Do I change case or GPU?

[Mr_Oujamaflip]

So I put together a new PC.

It's all going well. Looks good, cabling is nice and tidy, fits in my desk really well.

Final stage, attach graphics card.

It does not fit...

I got a Corsair Air 240 Mini ATX case, looks great and has excellent airflow but unfortunately it's slightly too small for the MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V or the Asus Strix variant. I can close the case but some pipes on the card cause it to not fit properly and leaves it bulging slightly which isn't going to be good for the card or the case over time. Problem is the MSI is generally considered to be the best version of the 970 about plus it looks cool. The case is less important but a hell of a lot more work to swap out.

The decision is this: Do I exchange the MSI card for the less awesome EVGA Superclocked or swap the case for something like a Bitfenix Colossus M.

It's a fucking pain in the arse cos no official channels stated that this was a problem between the two, Corsair's site stated that it's fine with up to 280mm cards (which is also wrong you can get bigger in there without issues) but nothing about the width and MSI said nothing about the pipes sticking out.

It's like 4mm too small. Fuck sake.

[Vibe]

What kind of silly question is this, don't be lazy and change the case.

[Utrakil]

Get some tinner's snips. cut open the case where it is to small. get some sheet, bend it the way you need and rivet it on.
This will give your case a unique look. And you get the geekaward from your friends.

[darmaster]

That is definitely a motherboard problem; I'd say change the cpu cooler

[Molly]

Get some tinner's snips. cut open the case where it is to small. get some sheet, bend it the way you need and rivet it on.
This will give your case a unique look. And you get the geekaward from your friends.

This actually if you're somewhat talented in easy metalworks.

[Mr_Oujamaflip]

Yeah.. I'm not.

At all.

[Thomek]

So I put together a new PC.

It's all going well. Looks good, cabling is nice and tidy, fits in my desk really well.

Final stage, attach graphics card.

It does not fit...

I got a Corsair Air 240 Mini ATX case, looks great and has excellent airflow but unfortunately it's slightly too small for the MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V or the Asus Strix variant. I can close the case but some pipes on the card cause it to not fit properly and leaves it bulging slightly which isn't going to be good for the card or the case over time. Problem is the MSI is generally considered to be the best version of the 970 about plus it looks cool. The case is less important but a hell of a lot more work to swap out.

The decision is this: Do I exchange the MSI card for the less awesome EVGA Superclocked or swap the case for something like a Bitfenix Colossus M.

It's a fucking pain in the arse cos no official channels stated that this was a problem between the two, Corsair's site stated that it's fine with up to 280mm cards (which is also wrong you can get bigger in there without issues) but nothing about the width and MSI said nothing about the pipes sticking out.

It's like 4mm too small. Fuck sake.

Cut some holes for the graphic card in the side and u get a hotrod like this: 

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Go for it, fix it urself. You'll need some tools in life eventually if you don't have.

[Gravoth_iii]

I think you need to buy a new computer, completely new. Its clearly broken by your description. I recommend Alienware, a true gamers computer.

[Dalhi]

Change the case, it's fugly. Also a bit fishy that GPU doesn't suite to the case, in specificacion they claim that it supports full length gpu (up to 290 mm). I'd definatly sue them.

Bitfenix Colossus M also might have some issues with installing GPU when you have a bit larger PSU http://benchmarkreviews.com/10007/bitfenix-colossus-m-microatx-computer-case-review/4/

You may want to look for something different, I'd suggest a classic Fractal Design define mini. Great build quality.
Or jump on hype wagon (steam machines) and get someting like Silverstone Raven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-Tk5uzDA0 , but I guesss you have a matx factor mobo.

[Daunt_Flockula]

I know it is the last thing you want people to say to you but it was a poor choice to pick a mini case, man.

[Mr_Oujamaflip]

Well I picked a smaller setup cos I'm sick of this huge fucker sitting next to me. Other than the case it's gone well. Considering a switch to a Aerocool DS which looks like it'll fit everything in.

[Daunt_Flockula]

I know the feeling. I got a Coooler Master HAF 942. Bastard is like a space shuttle. But it is cool to watch people spectating it in awe when they see it

[lombardsoup]

Keep case, exchange you current card for this guy assuming you want to stay 970

http://www.asus.com/us/Graphics_Cards/GTX970DCMOC4GD5/

[Mr_Oujamaflip]

I considered that too, I'm trying to find some comparisons between that the normal one but have had no luck so far.

[lombardsoup]

I considered that too, I'm trying to find some comparisons between that the normal one but have had no luck so far.

There's also this

http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5392#ov