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Aspire TC-705-EB53 with dual slot video card
RegalCross
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Hi; I bought a GTX950 card (and I have replaced the PSU with a bigger wattage one so that isn't a concern), but I found that this board/casing seem to have a weird hole design on the back - specifically, instead of having a dented thingy (I have no idea what it's actually called), it seems to have a small clump outside, and it doesn't look like my card can fit in there. Is it possible to install this two slot card or do I have to return it and get a single slot one?
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Can you post a link to the exact GTX 950 that you bought? I should be able to tell you if it will fit and how to install it.
To answer your question, yes you can use two slots. It's the middle two.
http://www.staples.ca/en/Zotac-GeForce-GTX-950-Graphic-Card-English/product_1966542_2-CA_1_20001
This is the card.
If it is 6.8 inches long like these specs say, it might barely fit. The distance to the USB 3.0 cable is about 173 mm. So I *think* you might make it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500385
If for some reason it's a couple mm to long, you'd have to use low profile USB 3.0 cable like the one below.
http://www.moddiy.com/products/USB-3.0-20%252dPin-Internal-Header-Ribbon-Cable-(Low-Profile-Connector).html?gclid=CPigp8W4zscCFQataQod1BUPgA
Thank you. I will try removing that lid when I have more time tomorrow or over the weekend.
As for the USB cable you're talking about, is that the connector that's to the bottom left of the PCIe slot?
No. That bottom left connection is for something else. Your graphics card should rise above the bottom left cable/connection so it shouldn't be in the way (but of course be careful in case it doesn't). I was worried about that one too, but my card sits above it. The USB 3.0 cable is to the right of the PCIe x16 slot.
(The bottom left cable is for either audio or the card reader--I can never remember-----but it shouldn't be in the way)