My videocard won't fit - Page 2

hackman2007 · April 10th, 2007

Sorry for the late response (I was at school).

Anyways, I can't provide pictures because the card is currently in another computer and is really hard to get out and back in. As for what is happening, the back of the card is hitting up against the side of the Arctic Cooling 4TC. Here is a picture of the actual computer (you can kind of see what I'm talking about if you imagine the card in the slot. The card does not hit the capacitors, the only problem is the heatsink).

Would I be able to put a different graphics card in this computer (as in an 8600GT, 7900GS, 7600GT, etc)? I'm not planning on overclocking it or anything, or adding another cooler. That was just how the card was when I got it.

Panda Man · April 10th, 2007

wow, that's a poorly laid out motherboard. I don't see any other option other than to get another aftermarker heatsink for your cpu (or another motherboard).

Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail

^^^ Compact, should do you well if your not an OCer. Core Duos don't have heat issues like a P4 or PD to my knowledge. As for the thoughts of other video cards, forget it. Those are a bit longer that your current card and will have the same issues. You best option it to buy another HSF for your CPU

screwballl · April 10th, 2007

from the looks of it, it looks like it is the CPU heatsink causing the problems not the video card... as close as that is to the PCI-e slot I doubt any typical PCIe card will fit in there at all until you get a bit taller but slimmer cpu heatsink. The video card heatsink and fan assembly should be facing down, not up....
some suggestions that help raise the cpu hsf off the board some and should allow a bit more clearance for the card:

Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING ACFZ4 80mm Ceramic CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail

Newegg.com - TR2TT TR2-M12 80mm Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

Newegg.com - vapochill MICRO 06-L-0016 92mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail

hackman2007 · April 10th, 2007

That Zalman heatsink looks nice, but it actually seems a bit bigger than the one that is currently on it.

Also is there a way I can get a self contained water cooling kit for it maybe (that would possibly replace the current heatsink that's on it right now)?

screwballl · April 10th, 2007

I tried to look for a replacement mobo but they all either have DDR or no PCIe slots.. you have a rare one there, DDR2 on Socket 478, about your only choice is finding a less intrusive cooler or water cooling for alot more money

Panda Man · April 10th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackman2007

That Zalman heatsink looks nice, but it actually seems a bit bigger than the one that is currently on it.

Also is there a way I can get a self contained water cooling kit for it maybe (that would possibly replace the current heatsink that's on it right now)?

I'll leave WC up to the experts here

And I linked you to the wrong one, how about

Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7000B-Cu LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail

hackman2007 · April 10th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by screwballl

I tried to look for a replacement mobo but they all either have DDR or no PCIe slots.. you have a rare one there, DDR2 on Socket 478, about your only choice is finding a less intrusive cooler or water cooling for alot more money

Actually, it's technically Socket 479 (or Socket M). I think I'll take your advice here and just scrap it or something. I've already spent $13 replacing the Socket 479 retention module, and got 2GB more RAM (I have 2GB more that's not in use).

I think what I'll do is hold onto the 6800GT and get a new motherboard amd an E4300, E4400, or E6300. Something along that line.

Panda Man · April 10th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackman2007

I think what I'll do is hold onto the 6800GT and get a new motherboard amd an E4300, E4400, or E6300. Something along that line.

Good call. Let us know if you need any more help, we'll always be here until the RIAA tried to sue us

screwballl · April 10th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackman2007

Actually, it's technically Socket 479 (or Socket M). I think I'll take your advice here and just scrap it or something. I've already spent $13 replacing the Socket 479 retention module, and got 2GB more RAM (I have 2GB more that's not in use).

I think what I'll do is hold onto the 6800GT and get a new motherboard amd an E4300, E4400, or E6300. Something along that line.

there ya go... if you can hold off for a few weeks, the C2D prices will be dropping greatly... also the price for the DS3 is at the lowest I have ever seen it so may have to step on up

slugbug · April 10th, 2007

That board supports Core Duo Laptop processors such as the T2600.

April 10th, 2007	#11
hackman2007 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 82	Re: My videocard won't fit Sorry for the late response (I was at school). Anyways, I can't provide pictures because the card is currently in another computer and is really hard to get out and back in. As for what is happening, the back of the card is hitting up against the side of the Arctic Cooling 4TC. Here is a picture of the actual computer (you can kind of see what I'm talking about if you imagine the card in the slot. The card does not hit the capacitors, the only problem is the heatsink). Would I be able to put a different graphics card in this computer (as in an 8600GT, 7900GS, 7600GT, etc)? I'm not planning on overclocking it or anything, or adding another cooler. That was just how the card was when I got it. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.4GHz Gigabyte P35-DS3R Revision 2.0 4GB DDR2 667 (Corsair XMS2 x2 and Edge Technologies x2, 4-4-4-12) eVGA 8800GTX stock clocked OCZ 700w GamerXstream power supply Antec Three 300 case Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit with SP1 Last edited by hackman2007; April 10th, 2007 at 13:26.

April 10th, 2007	#12
Panda Man Meow means woof in cat. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elba, AL Posts: 1,910	Re: My videocard won't fit wow, that's a poorly laid out motherboard. I don't see any other option other than to get another aftermarker heatsink for your cpu (or another motherboard). Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail ^^^ Compact, should do you well if your not an OCer. Core Duos don't have heat issues like a P4 or PD to my knowledge. As for the thoughts of other video cards, forget it. Those are a bit longer that your current card and will have the same issues. You best option it to buy another HSF for your CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe @ 2.80GHz Cooler Master GeminII - Thanks Rich and HL! GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 (rev. 1.3) EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB @ 726/962 CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2-800 OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU Maxtor 300GB 7200RPM SATA150 16MB cache HDD Seagate 500GB 7200ROM SATA300 16mb cache HDD Sony NEC Optiarc 18X DVD±R DVD Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic 7.1 ZyXel m-202 802.11g adapter Antec Nine Hundred Creative 5.1 speakers Viewsonic Optiquest q20wb 20" LCD

April 10th, 2007	#13
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,277 Blog Entries: 6	Re: My videocard won't fit from the looks of it, it looks like it is the CPU heatsink causing the problems not the video card... as close as that is to the PCI-e slot I doubt any typical PCIe card will fit in there at all until you get a bit taller but slimmer cpu heatsink. The video card heatsink and fan assembly should be facing down, not up.... some suggestions that help raise the cpu hsf off the board some and should allow a bit more clearance for the card: Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING ACFZ4 80mm Ceramic CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail Newegg.com - TR2TT TR2-M12 80mm Ball CPU Cooler - Retail Newegg.com - vapochill MICRO 06-L-0016 92mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

April 10th, 2007	#14
hackman2007 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 82	Re: My videocard won't fit That Zalman heatsink looks nice, but it actually seems a bit bigger than the one that is currently on it. Also is there a way I can get a self contained water cooling kit for it maybe (that would possibly replace the current heatsink that's on it right now)? Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.4GHz Gigabyte P35-DS3R Revision 2.0 4GB DDR2 667 (Corsair XMS2 x2 and Edge Technologies x2, 4-4-4-12) eVGA 8800GTX stock clocked OCZ 700w GamerXstream power supply Antec Three 300 case Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit with SP1

April 10th, 2007	#15
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,277 Blog Entries: 6	Re: My videocard won't fit I tried to look for a replacement mobo but they all either have DDR or no PCIe slots.. you have a rare one there, DDR2 on Socket 478, about your only choice is finding a less intrusive cooler or water cooling for alot more money Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

April 10th, 2007	#20
slugbug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 102	Re: My videocard won't fit That board supports Core Duo Laptop processors such as the T2600.

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