Could a Lanbox hold a 4870?

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NaveAdair

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I built a Lanbox for someone with an 8800GT, which is a fairly large card. I want to move my computer into a Lanbox... but I have an HD4870, which is twice the thickness of the 8800GT (doubt that's a problem) and about an inch longer (which may be a problem). Does anyone have any experience here, or can anyone at least make an educated guess?


EDIT: Additional parenthetical statement regarding card length.
 
Probably if you take out the lower HD cage and put the HD in the 3.5" slot.
 
That's actually a very good idea. That would allow plenty of room for the card (and even simplify wiring :D). I've never mounted a HDD in a slot that wasn't meant specifically for HDDs... hell, I've never even used a 3.5" bay before (o_O). Do I need anything specific to mount it or does the bay have the right screw placement, et cetera?
 
You could also mount a hard drive in the other 5.25" drive bay as well (with a bay converter). Just putting that option out there.
 
Ang is correct - you remove the HD cage and use the upper rack.

Or if you have a DFI P45 JR or DFI X58 JR, you can stick the card in the lower PCIE slot, which may require cutting/trimming the 3.5" external cage.
 
NaveAdair said:
That's actually a very good idea. That would allow plenty of room for the card (and even simplify wiring :D). I've never mounted a HDD in a slot that wasn't meant specifically for HDDs... hell, I've never even used a 3.5" bay before (o_O). Do I need anything specific to mount it or does the bay have the right screw placement, et cetera?
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Screws in just like the HD thing.. It's the same size. It allows for better airflow for the front intake fan too.. if you don't need the space, it's a win/win situation.
 
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