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n00dl3s
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« on: October 09, 2007, 10:53:26 PM »
Hello all,

I'm building a low profile HTPC case and need a low profile pci-x 16 video card to go inside of it.  This computer will also be used for gaming so I need the most powerful card available.  I believe Galaxy has an 8600GT that is low profile, but I can't get my hands on it in the states.  Does anyone know of another brand or where I can get something similar here in the US?  Please help, I'm sort of desperate here.  I'll even consider a low profile HD2600 if it exists.  TIA.

-Josh
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shinjukumaster
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2007, 12:27:16 AM »
I was looking at some LP products from Directron earlier - here's one:

http://www.directron.com/2400proscs3256.html

Be aware of potential heat issues with very powerful cards
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tartin
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2007, 08:44:38 AM »
I've just posted a similar reply in the Hardware Section.

Hardware Section thread

What about getting a Galaxy 8600GT from north of the border, i.e. Canada?

Link to Galaxy GeForce 8600GT Low Profile at NCIX.com in Canada

There's a Galaxy 7300GT low profile available here in Oz with a "custom fan mod"

Link to Galaxy 7300GT low profile

Low profiles are really aimed at Brand Named SFF's for Business or Home Multimedia with passive cooling, so your choices are going to be limited.
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2007, 10:51:26 AM »
NCIX has a US webpage, www.ncixus.com  ordered from them the other day and got the stuff just fine, shipping was a little high because I think they ship it form canada but it came quick and prices were real good.
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n00dl3s
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2007, 06:58:05 PM »
Wow, thanks guys, that Canada website was just what I was looking for.  I really wanted the 8600gt, and didn't want to go below it's performance.  THANKS A TON!!!

-Josh
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lespurgeon
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2008, 04:18:18 AM »
I think I'd be looking at ATI 3000 series.  Not sure if the 36x0 comes low profile, but would be a good choice if you can get one.
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pornstar
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 01:15:36 PM »
I agree Lespurgeon!

I'm having a hard time finding any.

Can anyone post links to any ATI 3650 low-profile/half-height cards out there? I need one to fit my Antec Minuet 350 (94mm high)...
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Zut50
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2008, 01:00:11 PM »
Have you considered a PCI-E riser card? For example...

http://www.orbitmicro.com/global/pciexpressx16rightanglerisercardbsideconnectorheight105-p-738.html

You can get MANY different kinds of riser, even flexible ones, so that you can potentially fit a full size card into a low profile case. Might be worth a try!
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« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2008, 07:55:16 AM »
Quote from: "Zut50" date="1209488411"
Have you considered a PCI-E riser card? For example...

http://www.orbitmicro.com/global/pciexpressx16rightanglerisercardbsideconnectorheight105-p-738.html

You can get MANY different kinds of riser, even flexible ones, so that you can potentially fit a full size card into a low profile case. Might be worth a try!

How many adjacent slots would you lose though?  I'm guessing at least 2.
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