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287 mm / 11.3 in with HDD cage
399 mm / 15.7 in without HDD cage
 
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Hey guys what's up, I'm buying a GTX 970 tomorrow. I was thinking of getting the MSI one, but then I realised that the Gigabyte version has a backplate (and is cheaper) which will stop it from sagging. My question is, can a Gigabyte card fit in my Coolermaster Scout Storm 2? I know for definite that it would fit if I removed the HDD cage, but I'm not sure if it will if I don't. I'd prefer not to have to remove it if possible.

 

Does anyone have this case and a Gigabyte card? I'd really appreciate your feedback :) 

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287 mm / 11.3 in with HDD cage
399 mm / 15.7 in without HDD cage
 
Just check the CM Site...

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Remove the appropriate HDD cage and it will fit easily.

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287 mm / 11.3 in with HDD cage

399 mm / 15.7 in without HDD cage

 
Just check the CM Site...

 

 

Ah it won't then :( Thanks for the reply, I checked but must have missed it. Thanks again :)

CPU: Intel i7 4790k @ 4.0 GHz | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard. | GPU: EVGA GTX 970. | Ram: Crucial Ballistix Ram 8GB (2 x 4gb) @ 1600MHz | CPU Cooler: H80i Water Coller | Case: Fractal Design Define R5 | PSU: Corsair CX 750m | HDD: Seagate 2TB Hardrive | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB.

 

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I prefer the MSI semi passive LOVE IT.

 

Yeah it looks much better, but doesn't have a backplate :/ (it's only drawback).

 

Remove the appropriate HDD cage and it will fit easily.

 

Yeah but then I will be limited in how many hardrives I can have :/

CPU: Intel i7 4790k @ 4.0 GHz | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard. | GPU: EVGA GTX 970. | Ram: Crucial Ballistix Ram 8GB (2 x 4gb) @ 1600MHz | CPU Cooler: H80i Water Coller | Case: Fractal Design Define R5 | PSU: Corsair CX 750m | HDD: Seagate 2TB Hardrive | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB.

 

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Just to clarify, which Gigabyte GPU did you get. They sell a cheaper 970 with no backplate and less beefy cooling, which doesn't carry the G1 gaming name. I'm yet to come across a G1 970 cheaper than the MSI one, although that admittedly is in the UK only.

 

Just my general impression being it's always more expensive.

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Just to clarify, which Gigabyte GPU did you get. They sell a cheaper 970 with no backplate and less beefy cooling, which doesn't carry the G1 gaming name. I'm yet to come across a G1 970 cheaper than the MSI one, although that admittedly is in the UK only.

 

Just my general impression being it's always more expensive.

 

Ah I thought they only sold one model, thanks for clearing that up so. I guess I'll just go with the MSI version so :)

CPU: Intel i7 4790k @ 4.0 GHz | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard. | GPU: EVGA GTX 970. | Ram: Crucial Ballistix Ram 8GB (2 x 4gb) @ 1600MHz | CPU Cooler: H80i Water Coller | Case: Fractal Design Define R5 | PSU: Corsair CX 750m | HDD: Seagate 2TB Hardrive | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB.

 

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Ah I thought they only sold one model, thanks for clearing that up so. I guess I'll just go with the MSI version so :)

 

Double check, for all I know it could be the G1, which I would recommend if you can spare the cash - I have one and it is really good. Silent at idle (case fans are louder) and always stays really cool and quiet under load. Proper VRM cooling is a bonus for me too because I'd like to SLI one day :)

 

You should be able to see in the manufacturer product code thingy G1 somewhere if it's the G1 edition.

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Double check, for all I know it could be the G1, which I would recommend if you can spare the cash - I have one and it is really good. Silent at idle (case fans are louder) and always stays really cool and quiet under load. Proper VRM cooling is a bonus for me too because I'd like to SLI one day :)

 

You should be able to see in the manufacturer product code thingy G1 somewhere if it's the G1 edition.

 

Nah I checked, I couldn't find the G1 in the code on the cheaper one. It's a shame. My budget that I'm willing to spend is €365, sadly the G1 Gigabyte model is €379 whereas the MSI version is €361 so I'll go with that :) Thanks again for the help though!!

CPU: Intel i7 4790k @ 4.0 GHz | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard. | GPU: EVGA GTX 970. | Ram: Crucial Ballistix Ram 8GB (2 x 4gb) @ 1600MHz | CPU Cooler: H80i Water Coller | Case: Fractal Design Define R5 | PSU: Corsair CX 750m | HDD: Seagate 2TB Hardrive | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120 GB.

 

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I have the Scout II and it will fit as long as you remove the HDD bays. The G1 is 31ish cm

Heres the link to the Gigabyte website: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5209#sp

PROJECT MOGAR: CPU: i5 4690k @ 4.9 Ghz CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i in Pull on top Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming GT GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1080 G1 Gaming Edition RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum (2x8GB) 2133 Mhz  PSU: EVGA G2 850W SSD: Samsung EVO 840 250 GB HDD: WD Black 1TB Case: Cooler Master CM Storm Scout II

 

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