How Wide is a Graphics Card?

SupersonicSaint · November 17, 2020

The RX 6800xt is 267 mm x 120 mm x 50 mm apparently but what does this exactly mean? From where to where is the width measured? I ask because I want to buy a custom milled RGB backplate to go on top of the card if I manage to get one and need to know what dimensions to provide. Also, would you need a cut out for the arrays on the back of the card?

Thanks.

flo_306 · November 17, 2020

this should be pretty obvious but let me explain it to you.

As far as i know the measuremts are taken like that: lenght x widht x height. And the lenght of the PCI-E slot and aluminium shield at the back are not measured sincethey are the same for most gpu's

meaning this card is 26,7 cm long, 12cm wide (u could say that the width is the left red bar), and 5cm "tall" if u get what i mean.

GoldenLag · November 17, 2020

11 minutes ago, SupersonicSaint said:

I ask because I want to buy a custom milled RGB backplate to go on top of the card if I manage to get one and need to know what dimensions to provide.

if you are going for something custom milled, you likely want to align the screwholes properly and check that it doesnt interfiere with anything on the backside.

id suggest taking your own measurements when you get the card. that will also allow you to map out the socket properly. that or you will have to wait on teardowns from someone like GamersNexus.

13 minutes ago, SupersonicSaint said:

Also, would you need a cut out for the arrays on the back of the card?

if you mean the back of the socket, you will need to make room for the caps and SMDs, and prefferably not make it a heat trap. and the mounting must offcourse be accesible in some way.

i do also suggest making sure there is good spacing for the use of thermal pads if need be. something i dont know untill someone does a teardown.

not gonna give any great answer on the size and proportions, the main takeaway is that you should do this when you have the card in-hand