Question Zotac 4080 install issue w z690 hero motherboard heatsink might be blocking it but it wont slide in

[ScorchFL]

Having an issue w my new 4080 i got it as a RMA i didnt know its size but now I’m thinking it’s not gonna fit I have a 690 Maximus hero motherboard. Used to have a 3080 TI msi it went bad no I have the 4080 now and I can’t figure out why it won’t fit in the motherboard slot it seems that it’s blocked by the heat sink if anybody has any insight I’d appreciate it

 

[norcalsc]

it should fit, take your time and try to logically see why it will not fit and do not force anything. if you can take some pics and post them some we can better help you.

list all of the system specs if you can please

 

[ScorchFL]

i9-12900k
Thermaltake floe ring rgb 360mm premium
Corsair icue 5000x rgb case
32 gb 16x2ddr5 vengeance
690 maximus hero board
Zotac 4080
Segate 1tb firecuda m.2
X2 samsung ssd 1tb
Corsair 850 w power supply
Soundblaster sound card and elgato video card the mrk 2
Ive tried it jus seems to not be wanting to snap in and i just dont wanna mess anything up i dont think its far enough in the back doesn’t seem to be lining all the way up but ive seem people use this case for a 4090 and this cant be that big lol

 

[ScorchFL]

I replied in the thread my bad i font use this site alot I appreciate the response if the screws lined up i would just set it in but there like a quarter inch off the case still so i dont wanan force it by screwing it in or anything any tips are appreciated👍🏻

 

[norcalsc]

i see what's up. you have to look in the far corner between the MB and the case there's supposed to be a small gap in the corner for your PCI-E bracket to slide into. it get's tight sometimes and that appears to be what isn't allowing your GPU to fit all the way in there. I have had this happen many times.

ill see if I can find a pic to show you

3:30-3:32 I think I time stamped it. he is pointing to the slot I'm referring to. is that your issue?

View: https://youtu.be/Gb_IBtfE14k?t=209

 

[ScorchFL]

Thanks so much man fits perfect now your a life saver

i see what's up. you have to look in the far corner between the MB and the case there's supposed to be a small gap in the corner for your PCI-E bracket to slide into. it get's tight sometimes and that appears to be what isn't allowing your GPU to fit all the way in there. I have had this happen many times.

ill see if I can find a pic to show you

3:30-3:32 I think I time stamped it. he is pointing to the slot I'm referring to. is that your issue?

View: https://youtu.be/Gb_IBtfE14k?t=209

 

[norcalsc]

YES!!!!!!!! game on my friend