GPU wont fit in MSI Z97s Krait

[Htrlo]

As the title says. The GPU is and EVGA GTX970. I've never encountered this problem before, the connector just wont reach proper depth to click in, and it seems the sata modules of the mobo are placed in such a way that it prohibits downward movement. The pic is for reference as I tried the second pcie port and the same conclusion.

 

What are my possible options, and extender or a new gpu. Any help is appreciated.

[Billy_Mays]

It should be able reach the bottom of the slot or something is in the slot preventing the 970 to go into the slot

[Crunchy Dragon]

I would say get a PCIe x16 riser and install the card in a different slot. It will by no means look pretty, but you'll be able to use your card.

[suchamoneypit]

I don't see somethign obvious stopping it from going in? If it doesn't fit in the slot its a faulty motherboard. PCI-E is a standard its built to a specification. You said the SATA ports are and issue? if they aren't need you could probably shave the plastic down to allow it to fit.

 

A new card is potentially hundreds a riser is like $10 so a riser would be the obvious choice to fix this.

[WhatsTheWifiPassword]

take off the heat sink??

[SkilledRebuilds]

Weird, I have this motherboard and my G1 Gaming GTX970 fit perfectly.... as does my Gigabyte 1070.

Sata connector Height isn't a factor with these two,...., Don't know what to say as I've not seen this happen to anyone either.

 

Fix - Raise it using a PCIE Riser card.

[Billy_Mays]

Actually it looks like the SATA connectors are blocking the GPU from fitting in all the way

[Htrlo]

Thanks for the help guys, I thought that much, riser or extender. 

 

Theres nothing in the slot that would prevent the card from going in, if you look at the first slot on the left of the picture there's another sata module that is the same height as the rectangular one that will prevent fitment too. Like I said its really peculiar and he first time I've encountered this. When I was going ahead with the build I almost pushed too hard in disbelief, I hope nothing is damaged.

 

Im in Toronto dt, so tomorrow I was thinking of visiting CC and asking for help, in the off chance that somehow I've messed up. Weird, frustrating af and depressing...