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Plugging GPU into Lower PCIe Socket

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I am concerned that my graphics card (Gigabyte GTX 980ti) will not fit in the top PCIe port in my motherboard (MSI X99A GODlike Gaming similar to Gaming 9).  If this turns out the be the case, what are my options for using both pieces of hardware together?  Can I utilize another port without sacrificing bandwidth?  Can I use some sort of extension and mount the GPU in another location?  Any support would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

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I am concerned that my graphics card (Gigabyte GTX 980ti) will not fit in the top PCIe port in my motherboard (MSI X99A GODlike Gaming similar to Gaming 9).  If this turns out the be the case, what are my options for using both pieces of hardware together?  Can I utilize another port without sacrificing bandwidth?  Can I use some sort of extension and mount the GPU in another location?  Any support would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

You will be able to use another slot. Preferably use the second PCIe 16x slot(this is where your second GPU would go if you were running sli

PC is Intel Core i5 6400, GIgabyte H170 Gaming 3, Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x4GB 2400Mhz ,Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB, WD Blue 1TB, NZXT S340, ASUS Geforce GTX 960. Fractal Design Tesla R2 650W. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/793XNG. Graphics card choices don't always have to be dictated on performance. If you want the game stream and power consumption of the GTX 970 get that. If you want raw performance of the R9 390 get that. In the end we are all gamers, so what if your buddy gets an extra 5 fps? 

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