That only uses one PCIe (riser) slot but it does use two spaces on the back panel. If you have the back panel slot open next to it you are OK as the two back panel slots are designed for the standard slot opening spacing.
I just installed (last week) an ATI Radeon HD4850 video card which is the same size (in my home built, not an Optiplex 960) and it wasn't a problem.
Thanks! I am aware that it only uses 1 PCIe riser slot. However, there is only one PCIe slot on the riser board. In case the slot is at the 'wrong' end, I am afraid the graphics card won't fit due to a 'missing' opening space on the back panel. Not sure if I explained my 'worries' clearly (English is not my first language). :-)
There are three different models of the 960. Which model you have can be an issue. The best way is to open the case and look at what you have to determine if it will fit.
I don't have it yet. Considering buying one for a mixed use (70% office, 30% gaming, multimedia). It's the desktop model (not minitower or small form factor). Maybe someone has it already or a similar older Optiplex and can help :-) The Dell salesrep I asked wasn't sure. :(
According to what I see in the service manual HERE <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell> it looks like you will be OK. Although you will be using it primarily for business you may want to consider one of the XPS models, as they can be ordered with better graphics cards or will accept double-slot cards and will still work as a business PC. They are more suited to gaming than the commercial line models.
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That only uses one PCIe (riser) slot but it does use two spaces on the back panel. If you have the back panel slot open next to it you are OK as the two back panel slots are designed for the standard slot opening spacing.
I just installed (last week) an ATI Radeon HD4850 video card which is the same size (in my home built, not an Optiplex 960) and it wasn't a problem.
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Thanks! I am aware that it only uses 1 PCIe riser slot. However, there is only one PCIe slot on the riser board. In case the slot is at the 'wrong' end, I am afraid the graphics card won't fit due to a 'missing' opening space on the back panel. Not sure if I explained my 'worries' clearly (English is not my first language). :-)
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June 3rd, 2009 06:00
There are three different models of the 960. Which model you have can be an issue. The best way is to open the case and look at what you have to determine if it will fit.
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June 3rd, 2009 07:00
I don't have it yet. Considering buying one for a mixed use (70% office, 30% gaming, multimedia). It's the desktop model (not minitower or small form factor). Maybe someone has it already or a similar older Optiplex and can help :-) The Dell salesrep I asked wasn't sure. :(
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June 3rd, 2009 08:00
According to what I see in the service manual HERE <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell> it looks like you will be OK. Although you will be using it primarily for business you may want to consider one of the XPS models, as they can be ordered with better graphics cards or will accept double-slot cards and will still work as a business PC. They are more suited to gaming than the commercial line models.