how do i measure the inside of a PC case for a GPU upgrade

[snoop doggie dogg]

is there a certain way to do it?

 

GPU size: 10.3" x 4.4" (length by height)

 

case size: 16.1" x 14.5" x 7.2" (height by width by D i don't know what it means, density?)  

[stconquest]

A rotary tool makes ANY GPU fit in any case.

[-rascal-]

is there a certain way to do it?

 

GPU size: 10.3" x 4.4" (length by height)

 

case size: 16.1" x 14.5" x 7.2" (height by width by D i don't know what it means, density?)  

 

What computer case do you have?

Can you post a picture of it?

 

D = Depth. Typically from side-panel to side-panel (depending on how it is measured, from motherboard tray to side panel).

Density?! That's not even a measurement of length (it's weight related to an extent :blink: )

[Godlygamer23]

Height shouldn't be a problem, but to measure the case, measure from the expansion slot to the hard drive bays. The width is also important - measure from the slot to where the panel would sit.

[Swndlr]

depending on which case you have, go to the manufacturers website and find the page for that specific case and there should be a section where it says something like -

 

"supports gpu's up to x inches long and x inches wide"

[snoop doggie dogg]

Height shouldn't be a problem, but to measure the case, measure from the expansion slot to the hard drive bays. The width is also important - measure from the slot to where the panel would sit.

ok thank you

 

 

What computer case do you have?

Can you post a picture of it?

 

D = Depth. Typically from side-panel to side-panel (depending on how it is measured, from motherboard tray to side panel).

Density?! That's not even a measurement of length (it's weight related to an extent :blink: )

 

you might never know what if i'm an astronaut working for nasa that wants to stream CS:GO from the ISS or what if my case is made out of a secret material acquired from the sun :^) 

 

also i dont have a device that can take pictures

[snoop doggie dogg]

depending on which case you have, go to the manufacturers website and find the page for that specific case and there should be a section where it says something like -

 

"supports gpu's up to x inches long and x inches wide"

 

i doubt i'll find it on their website since the case is made by emachines and their website seems dead 

[Godlygamer23]

i doubt i'll find it on their website since the case is made by emachines and their website seems dead 

That's because they don't exist anymore.

[Swndlr]

i doubt i'll find it on their website since the case is made by emachines and their website seems dead 

oh then just measure with a little tape measure thing on the inside of your case, and see how long it can be until it cant go any further

[Sam Z Man]

A rotary tool makes ANY GPU fit in any case.

This is why I had my hard drive ductaped to the bottom of my case for a year.

[snoop doggie dogg]

oh then just measure with a little tape measure thing on the inside of your case, and see how long it can be until it cant go any further

i have a feeling it will fit but if it doesn't there's always a buzz saw and it even might increase the airflow :^)

 

EDIT: someone already made that joke, should of researched what a rotary tool was before posting this

[snoop doggie dogg]

UPDATE 

 

i measured my case and i have 10.2 inches of space length wise but the gpu is 10.3 inches long

[Godlygamer23]

UPDATE 

 

i measured my case and i have 10.2 inches of space length wise but the gpu is 10.3 inches long

Then unfortunately, you can't get the card unless you get creative.

[snoop doggie dogg]

Then unfortunately, you can't get the card unless you get creative.

is that .1 inch difference a really big difference?

[Sam Z Man]

is that .1 inch difference a really big difference?

Yes it won't fit.

[CatzRuleZWorld]

What card is it? Maybe there's a shorter version?

[GER_T4IGA]

is that .1 inch difference a really big difference?

Can you take out the harddrive cages? If so try that if you don't need them you can still go back to the saw and sacrifice some storage space

[Godlygamer23]

is that .1 inch difference a really big difference?

I can't tell you the measurements are EXACT. I inspect product where I have to measure things and we do have tolerances. However, we also go outside of those tolerances by a little bit.

[snoop doggie dogg]

What card is it? Maybe there's a shorter version?

sapphire r9 280 3gb 

 

 

Can you take out the harddrive cages? If so try that if you don't need them you can still go back to the saw and sacrifice some storage space

 

the cages aren't removable 

[stconquest]

sapphire r9 280 3gb 

 

 

the cages aren't removable 

 

Oh, they're removable 

[CatzRuleZWorld]

I don't see a 280x that's short enough but this is pretty close in performance and price and it's short enough I think (8.x) inches. Otherwise, cut out part of the drive cage that's in the way

[snoop doggie dogg]

I don't see a 280x that's short enough but this is pretty close in performance and price and it's short enough I think (8.x) inches. Otherwise, cut out part of the drive cage that's in the way

did you forget to include the GPU in your comment?

[Aniallation]

i doubt i'll find it on their website since the case is made by emachines and their website seems dead 

Honestly, don't put a powerful aftermarket GPU in an OEM case. Airflow will be hideous.

[CatzRuleZWorld]

did you forget to include the GPU in your comment?

yah, it was a 960. Idk if you had a reason for a 280 other an price but they're shorter mostly

[snoop doggie dogg]

yah, it was a 960. Idk if you had a reason for a 280 other an price but they're shorter mostly

i chose the 280 because it had 3gb of vram and i wan't the GPU to last long also because at the moment i can buy a 280 for around the price of a 270x (which was the GPU i originally wanted to get) :]