Reddit reviews XRP PCI-E PCI Express 16X Riser Card Extender Flex Flexible Extension Cable for 1U 2U Small Case
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PCIE risers are a thing you can use. I did something similar, had to cut a chunk out of the back, but turned the graphics card sideways so the case could be closed.
https://www.amazon.com/XRP-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
It looks like it's actually inside the ship. One of the PCIE lanes has an extender plugged into it. It would make more sense to have it under the motherboard because:
You can also see one of the pipes coming out of the hull of the ship, leads me to believe the video card is also being water cooled.
PCI-E riser cables are amazing.
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Will MSI or another manufacturer be releasing ITX versions of the GTX 770/780?
EDIT: Second question, Will a PCIe Flexible Extender like ths affect performance?
Depending on when you deploy you might have enough time to buy a PCI-e Riser Cable. This would allow you to move your GPU down a tad and still have it connected to the mobo.
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
PCIe Riser
Have you thought about using a pci-e riser to mount the card horizontally?
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405793995&sr=8-1&keywords=pci+extension+cable
as long as he doesn't need his case to close, this'll let him plug it in: https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Some cases come with them.
I take it you didn't know these existed:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
(or that the metal backplane from the card itself is removable)
First I think it's a waste of an NES, but only if you are destroying the electronics (assuming they are not already dead). I hope you'll keep the electronics or give them away to someone so that the actual system won't be dead. Maybe your next project could be building a custom NES.
Anyways, I think I know some parts that might help you.
First, A slim 7750
For something like this you should also want a pci-e riser cable/ribbon/kajigger.
Here's another thing you'll definitely want/need for a build of this size. The largest pico psu I can find and an appropriate power brick/adapter to go with it.
However, if you are going to use this for old NES games and such, you won't need the graphics card. The onboard graphics will be more than enough.
There is a significant issue though The pico psu is meant only to run at 160 watts, 200 peak. I pretty sure that pcpartpicker.com is going to estimate power usage to be at max, but the issue is that at max, this system draws 163 watts. Now, I don't know if this would be sustained for long periods of time if you ran the system under full load, but I feel like it would be an issue.
When I say this system, I am referring to this. The psu is not on pcpart picker so it isn't on that, but you can imagine it being there.
I posted it a few days ago, http://eleccelerator.com/aquarium-computer/
I do have one picture of the riser wrapped in foil
My riser cable only cost $6, http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG , even $30 sounds like too much
No, take a look at this https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
I've heard there's not many options for this:
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Also I just looked it up and pretty much really slim cases, I found one by Silverstone RVZ01. Another one is evolv itx
And lastly Sugo SG13.
Out of the 3 I think I'm going for the Silverstone. Instead of using a hard pci-e extension (because of the way the gpu goes) I am buying a cable one so it's easier to deal with.
Linus made a video of the Silverstone RVZ01
here is one for the sugo
And lastly the evolve itx case
Like I said I prefer the Silverstone and will be using something like this, but I'll make sure I find a good one.
try some of the suggestions for 6950s on this site https://github.com/litecoin-project/litecoin/wiki/Mining-hardware-comparison#wiki-ATI_AMD_GPUs
and to keep heat down especially with 3 cards I would recommend the use risers on either every other card or all of them and spread them out for better airflow.
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2S236SVHXZ1XV&coliid=IGWD09SV4853G
edit: formatting
https://www.amazon.com/XRP-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
In order to make this work, you'll have to buy a PCIe extender because there's no way a graphics card is going to fit in there. And you'll need a new monitor, the monitor included in the all-in-one will always pull from the integrated graphics, there's no way around this. While a new graphics card is active in your machine, the old built in monitor will be blank and unusable.
In the end, with a custom proprietary motherboard like this, there's no guarantee that a graphics card will even work with it even if you can get it plugged in. At this point, you're better off just getting a new computer.
You won't be able to use the riser for anything new. The PCI signals are different from PCI-E.
I would re-use the metal bracket, but switch to flexible PCI-E risers if you are using a newer motherboard: https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
This will allow you to use the metal bracket, but connect modern cards/GPU's.
Ah, that's where my confusion is coming from. The board you have listed on PCPartpicker is the full size ATX MSI Z87-G45 with 3 PCIe slots. If you have the MATX version, you could do well to get some more space between those cards. That 980ti is a real cooker.
Alternatively, you could get a PCIE extender cable and move it down a slot or two.
If Your card is having trouble fitting, you can get a PCIe riser like this (https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG) Before that, your problem may be with drivers. Please put your HD 7950 back and install Intel Driver Update Utility to check if you have proper chipset drivers, and then make sure you have the newest driver version for AMD. If you don't, upgrade and place the 480 in and it should work!
If that does not work, please, before you do this, enable Intel Integrated Graphics so you will not have to do a CMOS reset in case you are left without a a video output (keep Intel Integrated as a backup for now). Take your HD 7950 out (use integrated graphics) and this time uninstall all AMD drivers (if you cannot do it from Windows Control Panel, use http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMD-Clean-Uninstall-Utility.aspx). Put the RX 480 in, and this time, it should work. Make sure your display connector is in the card's output.
FYI: to get around the crossfired GPUs, there are such things as PCIe slot extenders.
> Is there anything special to prevent static/errant fingers getting into fans/etc.?
Static is handled just like any other case, it's still a grounded frame touching the PSU. Fingers, on the other hand (heh), are handled through sheer force of will. Don't touch it!
You'll want a PCIe riser cable to connect the GPU to the motherboard if you want mount it securely to the underside of the desk away from the motherboard.
PCI-E Extender
I would put it in a small(ish) case and get something like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BZBFTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_46hZxbM1XD2RQ
And lay the GPU down so that way the weight of the GPU won't stress the mobo.
It depends on how long you need it to be, one like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008BZBFTG?cache=27b6670889eb275c410fad6ecad2d5f3&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1414244805&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2. Would work great, but it is only 7 inches long. You could use a 1x to 16x USB riser like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IKT1OGM?cache=27b6670889eb275c410fad6ecad2d5f3&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1414244805&sr=8-8#ref=mp_s_a_1_8 it will reduce the bandwidth which will affect the performance of 3d rendering slightly.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008BZBFTG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is my build. I used a pci express extender so i could flip the video card horizantal with the fans facing up. This is vital for airflow. Also i highly recomend the latice i used, its amazing for airflow, provides ample protection and isnt too hard to work with. Just make sure to seal it with something non conductive.
For mounting the motherboard to the case i used plastic motherboard risers and superglue. This didnt stick well but it isolate the motherboard from the case electrically.
Your case look good, im just looking to pu everything possible inside of my next project so i figured adding a keyboard in a slide out slot under might be sometthing to look into.
I would also look into using a laptop lcd instead of a dedicated monitor to save space and weight.
They have extenders too. Never used one before though https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008BZBFTG?pc_redir=T1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BZBFTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can get them from Amazon.
They function as a cable extension, gives you more freedom to move the video card for air circulation. Some examples of the risers in use. I think this is a more elegant solution than a plastic crate.
This is the alternative I was looking for. I completly forgot about this.
I am not UK based and I also did a search for pci-e(Idk if it matters at all)
I came across this one
Now, the only question would be is how would this work with a case?
Get a PCI-E extender.
https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Have you looked into getting a pcie extender and mounting the gpu somewhere else inside your case?
Bassically I have a lenovo ideacentre 300 and the graphics card is not compatible with the motherboard (due to there not being enough pins) and I think I've found a solution, which is to basically connect this https://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG and then connect the graphics card and psu to it. It would be messy, but that's not a problem for me. The real question is, would it work?
HDMI is really confusing for me with all the versions and whatnot and I might be completely wrong about this, but I believe only HDMI 1.3 and later can go past 60hz @1080p, even then right now the latest version of HDMI only supports 1080p at 120hz. So you will need a card that supports a HDMI 1.3 output and later, and a monitor that can also support a HDMI 1.3 and later output. Having to check and make sure of all of this is difficult as not every website/retailor will list the version of HDMI on their products.
edit: alternatively a PCIE riser cable might help you be able to use a high-profile card.
Well, if it has pci express slot you could remove the back pannel and use something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG but even if that cable works (reviews are mixed), you still need to power it up (and I doubt that PSU is powerful enough in that centre)...
You could go with a PCI-E Riser cable.
I was thinking of making it out of 1/4" acrylic and just designing it myself.
I'm just on the fence about using something like this http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
I don't know how reliable that would be
You could probably use the board out of this with a custom chassis and PCI extenders:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1345364-REG
PCI Extenders: https://www.amazon.com/XRP-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
To allow 3 full sized graphics cards on a single TB3 connection.
Alternatively if you really only need 2 cards:
https://www.akitio.com/expansion/node-duo
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
I don't know how exactly but you could use this.
A PCI-E extension(https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG) like that? Or power extension?
Some options that come to mind:
I think I found what he used (or something similar)
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Hmm I might build my next system using one of these, and have each major component in it's own "case".
RE: PCIe extender, you mean something like this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
If this is it, then how do I keep the GPU from sagging ?
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Do I really need to mod the PSU cables to make it fit ? I am quite hesitant to do so. Is there a fully modular alternative that can still fit using the extender ? Because it seems to have bought you some space at the expense of having to use only 2 PCI slots.
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As for the power cables, I already bought some 90 degree PCIe power plugs adapters off of ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/252111442517) as this was highlighted already in the Ncase google sheet. It's not gonna look pretty due to the yellow wiring, but it should do. Maybe I will cover it up with some custom sleeving later.
Why not use one of these?
If all else fails you can use a pcie extension cable
https://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG/
if you are worried about height for the video card, you can always use a PCI-E extension and stick it pretty much anywhere you want as long as you have the length: https://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1493920597&sr=8-7&keywords=pci-e+extension+cable
very cheap and easy fix, can get them in all kinds of lengths too
For everybody asking if those are PCI cables, they're these: https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
You could get something like this and put the card in vertically. Not sure if your case supports mounting the card like this though.
I was recently thinking about doing something like this to my old PS3 super slim.
I'm not exactly sure how I'd wedge everything in there, but for the graphics card I was thinking of grabbing a PCI-E extender and grabbing something like this 750 Ti and shove it in on its side.
My guess is with one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Thanks OP, I had the same question. What I want to know is why no one seems to use these. http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1396023952&sr=8-14&keywords=pcie+1x+to+16x
You'll have to look for a PCI extender. Something like this.Edit: Nevermind, forgot that the system comes with a daughterboard that allows horizontal mounting.I never used one of these but I've seen people being fairly successful with them.They might be talking about a pci-e extension cable - some people use them to mount things like large graphics cards in custom or tiny cases, when it doesn't fit straight into the socket.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
It lets you potentially extend and reorient your pci-e slot to a better position where you have more room, if there is some free room elsewhere in the case.
A PCI riser cable like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
You can get a PCIE riser cable, but the card will not correctly fit the expansion slot holes anymore.
http://www.amazon.com/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Use a riser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
You can use this : https://www.amazon.fr/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
Exist in 1x 2x and 4x if needed
I have seen a PCIe extension ribbon before. You might want to try building your own bench case. Like screw everything to a wood block.
https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
https://goo.gl/photos/vZC45htyjkQVeYby6
Got some pics.
Two things to note if you plan on adding a GPU - the PSU is proprietary and the case only takes half-height GPUs - however it does have a PCIex16 slot so you can either use a riser or try to mod the case if you wanted a full-sized card to fit - and use an external power supply for the GPU Austin Evans-style.
Otherwise there's built in VGA and DisplayPort outputs running off the iGPU and decent low-profile cards exist - think the GTX 750 does?
I never used one of these before, but this would seem way better for high power usage than trying to send 75watts (max pcie power limit) of power across a single cable. https://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
x16
x32
>I can't find a 3U system that has sideways full-height PCIe slots
get a pcie riser card or 90 degree daughter board
> a single 6U case would allow for a shared water cooling loop
I'm still not seeing the benefit. You're going to want a rad for each component (gpu/cpu) a reservoir and pumps. you could maybe break it down to 1 reservoir/1pump but you're spending more money on the case and necessary modifications to do it. If this weren't about cost id say "whatever...do it but go big."
Why not just get one of these?
http://www.amazon.com/Express-Riser-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG
I'm not sure why his would be 90 bucks more. I'm sure it's higher qualityn but that's a hell of a premium.