ATI X1950 Pro Length

ragtop · December 28th, 2006, 11:16 AM

Hi guys - its been quite a while since I've posted. I'm looking at getting an X1950 Pro video card, but from the pictures it seems very long. I'm using an Antec Lanboy case which has somewhat limited space due to the sideways hard drive cages at the back.

Has anyone used an X1950 Pro (or similar sized card) in a Lanboy case?? Or does anyone know the actual length of these cards - so I can measure it up and make sure it will fit??

Rootstonian · December 28th, 2006, 11:31 AM

I have one in my Sonata II case. Its drive cage is sideways, that is, you see the butt end of the hard drive. It's a long card for sure..say 10"???

ragtop · December 28th, 2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rootstonian

I have one in my Sonata II case. Its drive cage is sideways, that is, you see the butt end of the hard drive. It's a long card for sure..say 10"???

Rootstonian: How tight is it in the Sonata II?

(Seems like the Lanboy has about an inch less of space to work with between the back of the case and the drive cage vs. the Sonata II)

Anyone willing get an actual measurement of the length of their X1950?

You'd think ATI would give the physical dimensions of the card on their website - but I can't find it anywhere.

Dethrattle · December 28th, 2006, 04:40 PM

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/645953.html

This guys says its 8 inches.

ragtop · December 28th, 2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dethrattle

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/645953.html

This guys says its 8 inches.

Thanks for the link. The same guy who originally said it was "about 8 inches" posted later and said it was actually 25-26 cm long. Thats right in line with the 10 inch figure that Rootstonian gave. In my case, 10" would barely fit - but would leave no room at all for the PCIe power connector at the back of the card.

I think I'll go with my second choice (nVidia 7900GS). Its significantly shorter, and uses less power, so I can also probably get away without upgrading my power supply (for now). Looks like next upgrade will have to include a new case & PSU.

Dethrattle · December 28th, 2006, 05:18 PM

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pag...item=601&num=2

Rootstonian · December 30th, 2006, 12:36 AM

Yeah, I don't think it would fit. The Sonata II is a "long" case; I may have 1 to 2" of free space at the end of this card.

ragtop · December 31st, 2006, 12:23 PM

Thanks everyone for the help. I ordered the nVidia 7900 GS card instead. I know that one will fit. It should give me similar performance and isn't as power hungry. And Newegg is offering big rebates until the end of the year, so it will be cheaper as well.

xbanhcuonx · December 31st, 2006, 12:25 PM

lol nice...tiger direct makes it seem like their prices are cheaper then anyones elses...for example...newegg sells something for 200 dollars and is offering a 20 dollar rebate but tiger direct sells the same thing for 250 dollars and is offering a 70 dollar rebate...in the end they are both the same prices with the rebate but who looks better?

fpantovich · January 30th, 2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xbanhcuonx

lol nice...tiger direct makes it seem like their prices are cheaper then anyones elses...for example...newegg sells something for 200 dollars and is offering a 20 dollar rebate but tiger direct sells the same thing for 250 dollars and is offering a 70 dollar rebate...in the end they are both the same prices with the rebate but who looks better?

TigerDirect does that because they know that not everyone will properly fill out their Rebate forms and therefore, they will end up making more money off of the cards than Newegg. They are a greedy company, I've never seen a company do more rebates than Best Buy and TigerDirect is running some close competition with them