Acer Aspire Tc 330 EB11 GPU Upgrade

LookingForHelp

I've been wanting to upgrade my system's gpu to a GT 1030, but I realised that my PCI slot is too small. Does my graphics card need to fit in the slot, or does it only need to fit in my computer case?
(The slot is around 10 cm, and the card is around 15 cm)

billsey

Exactly! And the connector size and position are standardized, so you only really need to know the position of the back of the card and the top edge position. So measure the first from where the bracket is on the back of your computer until you can't get any more space in the front, and the depth of the case to make sure it won't bump up against the cover.

billsey

You have a standard x16 slot there for a GPU. Remember that the cards are longer than the connector that fits into the slot... Here's a diagram of a typical GPU (in this case a 1070, but you get the idea).

LookingForHelp

So that would mean that the connector needs to fit in the slot and the card needs to fit in the case without obstructing anything?

billsey

Exactly! And the connector size and position are standardized, so you only really need to know the position of the back of the card and the top edge position. So measure the first from where the bracket is on the back of your computer until you can't get any more space in the front, and the depth of the case to make sure it won't bump up against the cover.

LookingForHelp

OK, thanks for the straightforward answer

billsey

Not a problem, let us know as the journey progresses.