While building a high-end gaming system, you are attempting to install the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card and discover ther

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While building a high-end gaming system, you are attempting to install the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card and discover ther

e is not enough clearance above the motherboard for the card. What is your best solution?
a) Use a different case that allows for the height of the expansion card.
b) Use a riser card to install the card parallel to the motherboard.
c) Use an onboard component rather than the graphics card.
d) Use a conventional PCI graphics card that fits the motherboard and case.

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polet [3.4K] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-18T13:38:28+03:00

Answer:

I will use a riser card to install the card parallel to the motherboard.

Explanation:

If you attempted to install a GPU like this and it stands tall, then this means that you do not have enough room for the card. Instead of purchasing a new case that will allow the GPU to seat comfortably, you can buy a riser card. A riser card seats at a right angular position and is built to extend a motherboard slot. I expect a motherboard that supports an EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card to support a riser card because not all boards support a riser card. Once it is installed, the card will rest on the motherboard and will rotate the GPU to seat parallel with the motherboard.