9800 gt fitting question

baird8888 · 06-19-2009, 07:16 AM

Im looking at getting this video card,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130435
and i was wondering if it would fit into this gateway case,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883113087.

I have heard that the card is kinda long but i kind have my mind set on this one due to EVGA's reputation. Will it fit, and if not can you guys give some recommendations.
Thanks~Baird

baird8888 · 06-19-2009, 12:28 PM

I was wondering if the XFX 4850, would fit onto my motherboard in my current gateway computer,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883113087
The dimensions on the card are 9x4.5x1.5. Will it fit over the ram slots or should i look for something else.
If it wont fit can anyone suggest something in that price range. Thanks ~Baird

**emosun** · 06-19-2009, 12:45 PM

I wouldn't put anything high end like that in that oem gateway case without some modding. Add a couple of 120mm fans to that side panel vent.

But you should also note. That gateway uses an on board ati gpu which mean you will be wanting to use an ati video card and not nvidia. The nvidia card software and hardware can conflict with the on board ati gpu. You also need a better power supply and cannot use the stock gateway one. Post your budget for the power supply and video card.

**emosun** · 06-19-2009, 01:06 PM

A 4850 should work provided you get a better power supply.

baird8888 · 06-19-2009, 02:56 PM

I plan on getting a new corsair psu and the 4850, the case actually runs really cool as is now, i was just wondering if it would clear the ram slots.

**wrench97** · 06-19-2009, 03:15 PM

It should I've not had an Issue with large cards and ram slots unless it has one of those corsair cooling fans on the ram.

baird8888 · 06-19-2009, 04:59 PM

The system runs cool its at 27c at idle and 33-35c at a full load, but if it will clear then im going to get it. what recommended wattage on the psu would you recommend?

Thanks for the help~Baird

**wrench97** · 06-19-2009, 05:42 PM

At least a 650w in a Quality supply like a Corsair, PC power & Cooling, Seasonic

06-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
baird8888 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 OS: Windows Vista 64bit	9800 gt fitting question Im looking at getting this video card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130435 and i was wondering if it would fit into this gateway case, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883113087. I have heard that the card is kinda long but i kind have my mind set on this one due to EVGA's reputation. Will it fit, and if not can you guys give some recommendations. Thanks~Baird

06-19-2009, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
baird8888 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 OS: Windows Vista 64bit	Fitting question I was wondering if the XFX 4850, would fit onto my motherboard in my current gateway computer, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883113087 The dimensions on the card are 9x4.5x1.5. Will it fit over the ram slots or should i look for something else. If it wont fit can anyone suggest something in that price range. Thanks ~Baird

06-19-2009, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,078 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: 9800 gt fitting question I wouldn't put anything high end like that in that oem gateway case without some modding. Add a couple of 120mm fans to that side panel vent. But you should also note. That gateway uses an on board ati gpu which mean you will be wanting to use an ati video card and not nvidia. The nvidia card software and hardware can conflict with the on board ati gpu. You also need a better power supply and cannot use the stock gateway one. Post your budget for the power supply and video card. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list Last edited by emosun; 06-19-2009 at 01:05 PM.

06-19-2009, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,078 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: 9800 gt fitting question A 4850 should work provided you get a better power supply. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

06-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
baird8888 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 OS: Windows Vista 64bit	Re: 9800 gt fitting question I plan on getting a new corsair psu and the 4850, the case actually runs really cool as is now, i was just wondering if it would clear the ram slots.

06-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,812 OS: Win7	Re: 9800 gt fitting question It should I've not had an Issue with large cards and ram slots unless it has one of those corsair cooling fans on the ram. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-19-2009, 04:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
baird8888 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 OS: Windows Vista 64bit	Re: 9800 gt fitting question The system runs cool its at 27c at idle and 33-35c at a full load, but if it will clear then im going to get it. what recommended wattage on the psu would you recommend? Thanks for the help~Baird

06-19-2009, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,812 OS: Win7	Re: 9800 gt fitting question At least a 650w in a Quality supply like a Corsair, PC power & Cooling, Seasonic __________________ Power Supply and Selection