Can a sound card fit?

Headshot

I want a sound card since the mobo sound is awful. Silly me I sold my previous sound card think that the mobo would do the same job, man I was wrong :pac:

Now Im in market for a sound card but first thing first, can I fit a sound card in the PCIE or PCI slow?

Idk can I fit in the PCIE with the cooler there, not sure

The pci slot is easier to get to but id be worried about the gpu fans and over heating etc
my gpu is the Gigabyte GeForce GTX670 OC

here are some pics





Here's a video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhrDknkaVvQ

Overheal

that would be a very tight fit and might compromise cooling. PCI should be perfectly fine if you have a slot lower down.

Of course, you could always sell your 2 cards and replace them with a stronger, single card solution.

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stuck again at the PCIE4 because of the other gpu

tuxy

I first posted about moving the graphics card in the case but this would be much better of course!

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/tattoocountry/13373_1.jpg

You can move the sound card to another slot in the case.

tuxy

Also I don't know what length they come in or where to buy it. I hope you can find one that does the job.

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tuxy wrote: »

I first posted about moving the graphics card in the case but this would be much better of course!

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/tattoocountry/13373_1.jpg

You can move the sound card to another slot in the case.

that has me thinking. iv a spare slot on the back of my computer that the montherboard doesnt reach

On that diagram above of the motherboard where PCIE4 is. Is there anything that like above that I can plug into PCIE4 and into the sound card and then put the sound card in the empty space of the back of the computer where the motherboard doesnt reach

(sorry if that doesnt make sense) tired

tuxy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-E-Express-extender-ribbon-cable/dp/B00595DEJK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1348457145&sr=8-9

A bit expensive so maybe try to find it somewhere else, but it is one option.

If you have the clearance to plug this into PCIE4 then plug into a sound card and place it into the slot, it would also need clearance when putting it into the slot as it could be restricted by the side of the case.
Unfortunately I have no way of telling if it will fix.

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tuxy wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-E-Express-extender-ribbon-cable/dp/B00595DEJK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1348457145&sr=8-9

A bit expensive so maybe try to find it somewhere else, but it is one option.

If you have the clearance to plug this into PCIE4 then plug into a sound card and place it into the slot, it would also need clearance when putting it into the slot as it could be restricted by the side of the case.
Unfortunately I have no way of telling if it will fix.

this one looks better?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BestDealUK-PCI-Express-PCI-E-Extender-Ribbon/dp/B006XAQG9K/ref=pd_luc_sbs_02_01_t_lh

new pic



that cable kind of blocks one slot, according to the manual its the front panel audio header (HD audio1, black)

Im not sure could I fit it in that second empty slot because of the psu, thoughts?

this is the only fella that will post to ireland
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HOTER-PCI-E-Express-Riser-Flexible/dp/B005DD8T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348459182&sr=8-1

is that good enough do you think?

disgraceful postage prices

dwighet

Headshot wrote: »

this one looks better?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BestDealUK-PCI-Express-PCI-E-Extender-Ribbon/dp/B006XAQG9K/ref=pd_luc_sbs_02_01_t_lh

new pic



that cable kind of blocks one slot, according to the manual its the front panel audio header (HD audio1, black)

Im not sure could I fit it in that second empty slot because of the psu, thoughts?

this is the only fella that will post to ireland
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HOTER-PCI-E-Express-Riser-Flexible/dp/B005DD8T1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348459182&sr=8-1

is that good enough do you think?

disgraceful postage prices

What sound card are you thinking of getting?
If its an a Asus I could measure mine and take pics for ya if that helps.

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dwighet wrote: »

What sound card are you thinking of getting?
If its an a Asus I could measure mine and take pics for ya if that helps.

Im not sure what card ill be getting but any help I can get would be appreciated

Serephucus

It'll fit in the first PCI-x1 slot. You're good to go. Won't compromise cooling much, if at all, either.

Tea_Bag

don't think it will. the macho is a bit of a dog.

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Do ye think I could get a sound card in that bottom slot (last picture)

Serephucus

Yeah, but the Macho doesn't actually cover any of the slot, therefore it will fit. Cards are designed to not go beyond the plastic edge of the slot connector, and you actually end up with a little more space on that side, because you only have the PCB and solder points to make room for.

It will be very close, but from the look of it, nothing will actually touch, etc. and ventilation shouldn't be a problem.

Headshot

Thanks to great boards.ie user, deejer. I was able to see could I fit a sound card above the psu and it works no bother. My only concern now is the extension cable . The concern is that there's high grove on the case where the extension cables PCIE connection will be and will that effect how high the sound card will be and resulting it not fitting into the back of the pc case slot

Headshot

is it possible to mod a sound card that the connection is facing up rather that down into the mobo? Like turning around the connection on the sound card which goes into the case upside down?