About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'thicker cards' is used in discussions about graphics card physical dimensions and their impact on motherboard compatibility. A common issue is that newer, thicker GPUs can block adjacent PCI-E slots, preventing multi-GPU setups like SLI or CrossFire. Users share experiences with cards such as the GTX 680 4GB FTW, which are thicker than older models like the GTX 580, and seek advice on motherboard selection and slot spacing. The tag covers hardware clearance problems and solutions for building systems with multiple graphics cards.
  1. trog69

    Windows 7 PCI-E slots for GPUs and SLI/X-Fire confusion.

    Good morning. I can't seem to find a definitive answer to my problem. I selected my motherboard because it was SLI-capable. Unfortunately, when I upgraded from the gtx 580 to the gtx 680 4gb FTW card, I found that it was far thicker than the 580, and now almost completely covers the next slot...
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    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming