Current case can't fit 2nd GPU - looking for alternative case.
Posted by charliemakescartoons@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 6 comments
Hi everyone
i just installed my ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero motherboard and unfortunately my 2nd 4070 doesn't fit due to the limited space at the bottom of my case.
My case is an Enthoo Luxe tempered Glass edition. I'm looking for a case ideally under £300 that has enough space..
My PSU is 1000w, if that means anything. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. It won't allow me to attach images to illustrate my conondrum. 😅
chsn2000@reddit
At that price you have your absolute pick of the litter. With dual GPU, one of them is going to be really choked for air so I'd recommend something like the Fractal Torrent or bottom air intake like the H5 Flow or Lancool 207, as opposed to a fishtank design like the Lian Li O11
charliemakescartoons@reddit (OP)
Do you mean as opposed to the Phantex Enthoo Pro II?
chsn2000@reddit
The most popular trend right now are aquarium/fishbowl dual chamber cases (PSU is installed behind the main body of the case as opposed to below or in front of the motherboard) and with two tempered glass sides. Avoid those, is what I'm saying. I'm assuming you'll need at least 8 or 9 PCIe slot depending on the spacing on your motherboard and the thickness of the GPU coolers
£300 is a lot to budget for a case so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding one
charliemakescartoons@reddit (OP)
Yeah for sure, thank you! I did come across the fishbowl style cases and I felt something was off.
AMPCgame@reddit
The Phanteks Enthoo Pro II Server Edition has 11 PCI slots, so it can support a card that's in the lower slot of a motherboard. The case also has built-in anti-sag braces for multiple GPUs.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/6wznsL
charliemakescartoons@reddit (OP)
That looks like I could space out my GPUs quite a bit. Thanks :)