F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Install the GPU into the third PCI-e slot measuring X16 length.

Install the GPU into the third PCI-e slot measuring X16 length.

Install the GPU into the third PCI-e slot measuring X16 length.

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TayvenJoshua
Junior Member
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08-12-2025, 07:24 AM
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Hello, you need to install a 2-slot GPU into your third slot on the motherboard. It might be an ITX model, but there isn’t enough space between the front panel connectors and the heatsink. You may have to purchase adapters, though I can’t locate them easily. I’m fine with losing the front USB3 port, so this shouldn’t be too big of a problem. However, keeping the USB 2 connection is important. Maybe I misplaced my post, but I’m unsure how to proceed. Spoiler: it’s a bit tricky.
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TayvenJoshua
08-12-2025, 07:24 AM #1

Hello, you need to install a 2-slot GPU into your third slot on the motherboard. It might be an ITX model, but there isn’t enough space between the front panel connectors and the heatsink. You may have to purchase adapters, though I can’t locate them easily. I’m fine with losing the front USB3 port, so this shouldn’t be too big of a problem. However, keeping the USB 2 connection is important. Maybe I misplaced my post, but I’m unsure how to proceed. Spoiler: it’s a bit tricky.

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Jecker8605
Junior Member
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08-12-2025, 08:49 AM
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A single slot card cannot perform multiple functions at once because it is designed to handle just one type of card.
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Jecker8605
08-12-2025, 08:49 AM #2

A single slot card cannot perform multiple functions at once because it is designed to handle just one type of card.

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Spaceface16518
Senior Member
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08-12-2025, 11:19 AM
#3
USB2 and fans/rgb are usually small enough to sit under the card’s cooler, but you’ll miss the thick USB3/USB-C option. There’s no magic solution—either it fits directly or you need to opt for a full ATX motherboard with a front-mounted connector.
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Spaceface16518
08-12-2025, 11:19 AM #3

USB2 and fans/rgb are usually small enough to sit under the card’s cooler, but you’ll miss the thick USB3/USB-C option. There’s no magic solution—either it fits directly or you need to opt for a full ATX motherboard with a front-mounted connector.

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Lorddoom139
Posting Freak
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08-21-2025, 09:20 PM
#4
Transitioned to CPU designs, motherboard configurations, and memory systems.
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Lorddoom139
08-21-2025, 09:20 PM #4

Transitioned to CPU designs, motherboard configurations, and memory systems.

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_Chemetric
Junior Member
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09-09-2025, 05:58 PM
#5
the available options are limited, but I think a solution exists. I’m planning to test Kraken G12 with the RX5700xt.
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_Chemetric
09-09-2025, 05:58 PM #5

the available options are limited, but I think a solution exists. I’m planning to test Kraken G12 with the RX5700xt.

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TryHardPro1
Member
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09-09-2025, 07:13 PM
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It seems you're questioning the placement of the device. You suggest keeping the primary GPU in the first slot unless you have two GPUs, which doesn't make much sense.
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TryHardPro1
09-09-2025, 07:13 PM #6

It seems you're questioning the placement of the device. You suggest keeping the primary GPU in the first slot unless you have two GPUs, which doesn't make much sense.

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AlanRon
Junior Member
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09-10-2025, 01:28 AM
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For 4K titles, there’s no need to overlook the upper slots—using them makes sense. A dedicated slot like 1030 should suffice if you just need to show 4K content.
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AlanRon
09-10-2025, 01:28 AM #7

For 4K titles, there’s no need to overlook the upper slots—using them makes sense. A dedicated slot like 1030 should suffice if you just need to show 4K content.

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Rhuji
Senior Member
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10-01-2025, 12:25 PM
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I used GT710 and it was a terrible experience. The 1030 isn’t much better, but I can enable GPU on the top slot. My 2080ti should work fine in x8 mode. I’d rather use RX5600 or 5700 in the gen4 x4 slot without any loss in performance.
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Rhuji
10-01-2025, 12:25 PM #8

I used GT710 and it was a terrible experience. The 1030 isn’t much better, but I can enable GPU on the top slot. My 2080ti should work fine in x8 mode. I’d rather use RX5600 or 5700 in the gen4 x4 slot without any loss in performance.

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Flashice
Member
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10-06-2025, 04:41 PM
#9
Your 2080Ti model may not be delivering enough power to the 4K display due to insufficient output capabilities or driver limitations.
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Flashice
10-06-2025, 04:41 PM #9

Your 2080Ti model may not be delivering enough power to the 4K display due to insufficient output capabilities or driver limitations.

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MoMo641
Junior Member
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10-07-2025, 06:07 AM
#10
since mac os doesn't support it
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MoMo641
10-07-2025, 06:07 AM #10

since mac os doesn't support it