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Ports on SATA connectors located within the graphics card area.

Ports on SATA connectors located within the graphics card area.

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lilycotterill
Senior Member
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04-18-2017, 11:28 PM
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You're facing a common concern when choosing a graphics card. The issue is that the ports on your current SATA drive might be covered by the graphics card's design. I checked various options, but the RX 570 with M-series or Sapphire variants seem to block them. You might want to consider a right-angle SATA cable to ensure proper connectivity. This is your first question, so please let me know if you need further help.
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lilycotterill
04-18-2017, 11:28 PM #1

You're facing a common concern when choosing a graphics card. The issue is that the ports on your current SATA drive might be covered by the graphics card's design. I checked various options, but the RX 570 with M-series or Sapphire variants seem to block them. You might want to consider a right-angle SATA cable to ensure proper connectivity. This is your first question, so please let me know if you need further help.

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Pheoni
Junior Member
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04-19-2017, 09:04 AM
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What kind of motherboard are you using? You might have between 2 to 4 ports on the right side, which can also be useful. On a PC from a friend’s relative, I had to rely on the ports beneath the GPU and a 90° cable worked in that case, but it really depends on how you position the cable. Remember, the 'minimum wattage' a maker gives is only one measure—choosing a good power supply is equally crucial.
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Pheoni
04-19-2017, 09:04 AM #2

What kind of motherboard are you using? You might have between 2 to 4 ports on the right side, which can also be useful. On a PC from a friend’s relative, I had to rely on the ports beneath the GPU and a 90° cable worked in that case, but it really depends on how you position the cable. Remember, the 'minimum wattage' a maker gives is only one measure—choosing a good power supply is equally crucial.

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FTTank2008
Member
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04-24-2017, 11:00 PM
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FTTank2008
04-24-2017, 11:00 PM #3

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NoHackDay
Junior Member
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04-25-2017, 12:02 PM
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It varies by setup. If the board remains flat at a 90-degree angle, the card won't affect anything. Ports can still function independently. Just me might be more challenging to manage.
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NoHackDay
04-25-2017, 12:02 PM #4

It varies by setup. If the board remains flat at a 90-degree angle, the card won't affect anything. Ports can still function independently. Just me might be more challenging to manage.