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  • Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

    Hi:

    Recently performed major upgrades to system. Not happy with my current graphics card, EVGA GTS 450 1GB. I looked at several cards, and decided to switch to AMD and settled on Asus HD 6950 2GB.

    I have an Asus P8P67 LE Rev 3.0 MB installed in a Thermaltake V3 Black chassis. The 6950 card dimensions are given as 11.7" x 5". The case measures about 12.25" from the inside back to the HDD bays. Will this card fit?

    Thanks,
    Dave
    Last edited by DaveJ1234; 10-08-2011, 06:21 PM.
    Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
    i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
    8GB RAM
    Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
    WD 500GB 7200 HDD
    LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
    Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
    Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
    Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
    Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
    Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
    Acer Generic Keyboard

  • #2
    Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

    have you measured inside with a tape measure just to makesure?from the measurements youve quoted then it should fit
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    • #3
      Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

      Originally posted by wazza300 View Post
      have you measured inside with a tape measure just to makesure?from the measurements youve quoted then it should fit
      Thanks. Yes, I measured with a steel ruler. I know the power connectors go on the top (side?) and not the back. I am just not sure what the 11.7" refers to. On my current card, the spec dimensions seem to refer to the PCB card itself, excluding the cooler and pin-connectors. If someone has an Asus HD 6950 2G in their PC, they might be able to give me exact outside dimensions.
      Last edited by DaveJ1234; 10-08-2011, 08:13 PM.
      Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
      i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
      8GB RAM
      Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
      WD 500GB 7200 HDD
      LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
      Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
      Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
      Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
      Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
      Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
      Acer Generic Keyboard

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      • #4
        Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

        11.7" will refer to the card itself,with 12.25" you should have a bit of space for the power connectors to fit,or if they fit on the top then even better,i have a 5870 card which measures 10 and a half inches and power connects at the back,it fits fine in my casecom casewith a few centimetres to spare,sorry i dont have the same card/case but i think youll be fine,maybe someone who has same card can comment further
        Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
        Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
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        Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
        1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
        1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
        Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
        Razer Lycosa Keyboard
        Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
        Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
        K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
        L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
        Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
        Fractal Arc Midi Case

        http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
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        • #5
          Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

          Found evidence the 6950 will fit (lengthwise at least). Did a search on Youtube and found this Review and Benchmark video where he physically measured the card. It's 11.5". Thank you for all your input. Now I just have to get up the nerve to pony up the dough.

          Cheers,
          Dave
          Last edited by DaveJ1234; 10-10-2011, 06:53 AM.
          Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
          i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
          8GB RAM
          Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
          WD 500GB 7200 HDD
          LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
          Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
          Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
          Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
          Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
          Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
          Acer Generic Keyboard

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          • #6
            Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

            Case manufacturer says no. He said that model case will accept up to a maximum 10.5" long graphics card. Oops. Now what? Can't afford too many more upgrades.

            What about modifying the case to fit? It actually looks like it will fit, unless there are space requirements for heat dissipation.

            Any suggestions?

            Thanks,
            Dave
            Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
            i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
            8GB RAM
            Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
            WD 500GB 7200 HDD
            LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
            Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
            Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
            Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
            Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
            Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
            Acer Generic Keyboard

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            • #7
              Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

              What's the case looklike regarding the hdd cage? My 5870 clears the cage giving me a clear run from the back to the front of the case inside,if yours is the same it should fit,thought you said you had over 12inches spare? If so again it should fit
              Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
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              Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
              Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
              1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
              1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
              Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
              Razer Lycosa Keyboard
              Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
              Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
              K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
              L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
              Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
              Fractal Arc Midi Case

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              • #8
                Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                Originally posted by wazza300 View Post
                What's the case looklike regarding the hdd cage? My 5870 clears the cage giving me a clear run from the back to the front of the case inside,if yours is the same it should fit,thought you said you had over 12inches spare? If so again it should fit
                Thanks. I think it might work. The card encroaches slightly above bottom bay, but shouldn't touch it. I'm guessing the case manufacturer is allowing for pin connectors and cables at the back of the card. In the case of the 6950, this is not an issue.
                Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
                i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
                8GB RAM
                Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
                WD 500GB 7200 HDD
                LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
                Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
                Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
                Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
                Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
                Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
                Acer Generic Keyboard

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                • #9
                  Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                  If you do get the card,post back on how you get on,it should fit imo but if not you can modify the case fairly easy,at the most you would lose a hdd space if you hacksawed a piece out,but i dont think it would come to that
                  Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
                  Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                  Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                  Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                  1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                  1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                  Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                  Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                  Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                  Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                  K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                  L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                  Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                  Fractal Arc Midi Case

                  http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                  http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                  Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                  Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                    Card fit no problem. No case mod required. Thanks for the feedback. No thanks to case manufacturer tech support who said it wouldn't fit.
                    Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
                    i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
                    8GB RAM
                    Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
                    WD 500GB 7200 HDD
                    LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
                    Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
                    Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
                    Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
                    Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
                    Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
                    Acer Generic Keyboard

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                    • #11
                      Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                      i was sure it would fit,cant go wrong when you measure yourself,did it clear or fall short of the hdd bay?
                      Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
                      Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                      Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                      Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                      1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                      1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                      Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                      Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                      Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                      Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                      K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                      L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                      Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                      Fractal Arc Midi Case

                      http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                      http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                      Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                      Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                        Originally posted by wazza300 View Post
                        i was sure it would fit,cant go wrong when you measure yourself,did it clear or fall short of the hdd bay?
                        Thanks. I had about 3/4" clear. I can't install any drives in 2 bays, but at least it works. If I go nuts and decide to set up Crossfire with 2 cards, I'll have to get a bigger case. The second card might fit, but would be touching the PSU. :)
                        Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
                        i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
                        8GB RAM
                        Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
                        WD 500GB 7200 HDD
                        LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
                        Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
                        Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
                        Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
                        Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
                        Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
                        Acer Generic Keyboard

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                        • #13
                          Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                          Just a couple of photos of card installed.

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                          Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
                          i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
                          8GB RAM
                          Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
                          WD 500GB 7200 HDD
                          LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
                          Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
                          Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
                          Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
                          Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
                          Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
                          Acer Generic Keyboard

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                          • #14
                            Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                            thats a huge card,my case is very similar to yours apart from my hdd's face forwards towards the side panel,having the two power connectors on the side and not the back of the card helped you alot
                            Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
                            Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                            Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                            Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                            1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                            1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                            Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                            Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                            Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                            Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                            K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                            L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                            Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                            Fractal Arc Midi Case

                            http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                            http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                            Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                            Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                            • #15
                              Re: Will HD 6950 2GB Fit My Case?

                              Originally posted by wazza300 View Post
                              thats a huge card,my case is very similar to yours apart from my hdd's face forwards towards the side panel,having the two power connectors on the side and not the back of the card helped you alot
                              You're right. If pin connectors were at the back, I'd be in trouble.

                              Love this GPU!! Been playing Deus Ex HR at max settings with no instability. My only complaint is it heats up when I'm running 2 monitors in Extended Display mode. I guess that's to be expected. It goes from about 33C to 43C at idle.

                              Don't think I'll play too much with over-clocking this card, just yet, but will investigate cooling options. Fan tweaking?
                              Last edited by DaveJ1234; 10-23-2011, 01:02 PM.
                              Asus P8P67 LE Rev. B3
                              i5-2500 CPU (6M Cache, 3.30 GHz)
                              8GB RAM
                              Asus HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB GDDR5 GPU
                              WD 500GB 7200 HDD
                              LG W2442 PA 24" Monitor
                              Samsung Syncmaster 216BW 22" Monitor
                              Thermaltake V3 Black Mid Tower
                              Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W PSU
                              Logitech Z623 2.1 Speakers.
                              Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
                              Acer Generic Keyboard

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