Does anyone know if there is an Nvidia 8800 that will fit in a newer dell optiplex case? I tried installing this card but the card installs with the fan facing up, and because there is no slot (or bracket for that matter) above the PCI-E slot, it won't go in. I guess what I'm looking for is a card that is conventionally "upside down". Thanks for the help!
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No such thing -- that's a BTX form-factor system. Buy a new case and transfer the guts. Are you sure the Dell PSU will support such a high-draw card anyway? Chances are it won't.
I noticed the same thing with my first BTX Dell a couple of years ago. It won't fit a 2 slot card since it's flipped.
You might be able to replace the bracket, but the air flow from the card exhaust might be partially blocked by the case. Even though the "250W" PSUs in some of those cases are actually much better than the rating, I would still forget about it even with the "305W" model. Neither really meets the recommended requirements.
You might be able to replace the bracket, but the air flow from the card exhaust might be partially blocked by the case. Even though the "250W" PSUs in some of those cases are actually much better than the rating, I would still forget about it even with the "305W" model. Neither really meets the recommended requirements.
Check out this topic:
Got a BTX case Dell (E520) and want to cram in a 8800 or similar? Here's how
Got a BTX case Dell (E520) and want to cram in a 8800 or similar? Here's how