SN45G and Sapphire 9600 XT Ultimate
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SN45G and Sapphire 9600 XT Ultimate
I have read that this card will fit in the SN45G but wondered whether it still allows the PCI slot to be used or not ?
Deos anyone know ?
Deos anyone know ?
OK, just to put you out of your misery....
Well, I don't know for certain. I do have a 9600 Pro Ultimate, which I presume has a similar passive heatpipe? The heatpipe is quite small and low-profile, certainly compared to the huge Zalman ZM-80, but I'd imagine it'd still take up some room.
You might get away with a PCI card directly next to it, but you may have a problem with the backside of the card as this too needs an extra half inch or so clearance because of the backside heatsink.
If no-one else answers, I'll open her up and have a play and see if I can squeeze a PCI card directly next to it or not. I doubt you'll have any heat problems though, as it is a very cool running card.
I know this isn't a great reply... sorry.
Well, I don't know for certain. I do have a 9600 Pro Ultimate, which I presume has a similar passive heatpipe? The heatpipe is quite small and low-profile, certainly compared to the huge Zalman ZM-80, but I'd imagine it'd still take up some room.
You might get away with a PCI card directly next to it, but you may have a problem with the backside of the card as this too needs an extra half inch or so clearance because of the backside heatsink.
If no-one else answers, I'll open her up and have a play and see if I can squeeze a PCI card directly next to it or not. I doubt you'll have any heat problems though, as it is a very cool running card.
I know this isn't a great reply... sorry.
FYI: I checked last night and there is definitely enough clearance down the "component" side of my 9600 Pro Ultimate for a PCI card next door.
I reckon that the heatpipe adds about an extra half inch either side of the card, but on a standard ATX board this pretty much exactly matches the gap to the next PCI slot.
The only situation I can see you running into trouble with would be having a PCI card next door which has surface mount components on the backside.
I reckon that the heatpipe adds about an extra half inch either side of the card, but on a standard ATX board this pretty much exactly matches the gap to the next PCI slot.
The only situation I can see you running into trouble with would be having a PCI card next door which has surface mount components on the backside.
No worries.
Yeah, I reckon you have a decent chance but I don't have any hands-on experience with Shuttles... it's a decent card though, a bit faster than my old Ti4600 with a lot less heat. Obviously not as great as the latest cards but good for light-moderate gaming, and silent!
Hope it goes alright for you.
Yeah, I reckon you have a decent chance but I don't have any hands-on experience with Shuttles... it's a decent card though, a bit faster than my old Ti4600 with a lot less heat. Obviously not as great as the latest cards but good for light-moderate gaming, and silent!
Hope it goes alright for you.