6850 in an Ultra Microfly?

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Anyone able to fit an AMD 6850 GPU into an Ultra Microfly case?

I'm looking at the XFX HD-685X-ZDFC

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150515

The specs say it is 4.4" tall, which would be just enough, but would probably have to slot the PSU mounts to slide it up slightly. But pictures of the card show the heat pipes sitting rather high so not sure if that 4.4" height is accurate. Specs for other XFX cards say they are 4.4" tall, but they don't have the heat pipes on the top.

When a spec is listed for height, does it refer to the height of the card once seated into the MB or the height including the connectors?

I'm not stuck on the XFX brand, just want one that is reliable and will fit in the case. So if there is another out there I'm up for suggestions, or even an nVidia card that is equivalent.

Thanks in advance,
HD
 
hmm I Think the 4.4" is the bracket.. Also that case is so damn flimsy that if it doesnt fit you can flex shit to make it fit.. I did with the same case a while back.
 
Length will not be a problem.

There may be an issue with the two heat pipes sticking above the card body. I recall there was around 3/8" space between top of card and bottom of power supply.

I can try to measure my friend's Microfly on Wednesday and post back.

This XFX 6850 should not pose an issue.

Micro 1

Micro 2
 
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Thanks for the input. I went ahead with the XFX 6870. This version doesn't have heat pipes and newegg was running a special on it and managed to get it for $166 after a $20 MIR. They also have a special on the 6950 ($199 after MIR), but after reading a lot of reviews of people having heat issues, I went with the 6870.

Once it arrives, I'll post some pics of it fitting (hopefully) in my case!
 
Well height wise, the XFX 6870 fits fine...except for the PCIe power. There is an obstruction in the way and it looks like I'll have to do some case modification to make it work.

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Check out the Micro 1 @ Micro 2 links I posted.

A Dremel will make a notch in the lower drive bay that permits the PCIe cables to be connected.

Install card and mark out the area needed to be cut. Remove all components, cut, sand, remove all AL. dust and reinstall.

The Microfly is great inexpensive case to modify.
PS your pictures do not show up.
 
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