Reddit mentions of Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Mini ITX Overclocked 4GB GDDR5 PCiE Video Card GV-N970IXOC-4GD

you could actually fit a pretty high-power gpu in, as Gigabyte makes a mini-itx version of the gtx 970:

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419051574&sr=1-9&keywords=gtx+970

Yep, this card has a smaller TDP than a gtx 970, which also has a single fan version

Interesting question, and one I don't have an answer for. Traditionally Nvidia has been the better choice, but AMD outperforms on OpenGL these days I think.

Honestly though, unless you're talking about future proofing in some small way, either should get the job done. I have a GTX 970 Mini OC and it screams for emulation. I mean, I'm talking 4k internal resolution on PCSX2 at full speed with FXAA and scanlines.

So unless we're talking future proofing for eventual PS3/XB360 emulators or something of that nature, I can't see an issue with either one of those cards.

Buy a reference card and put an Arctic Accelero Mono on it.

The reference card, with cooler, is only around 24cm, and the PCB is way smaller than that, so an aftermarket cooler on it should work fine.

EDIT: looking at your tiny case, though, I don't know if it'll take the thickness of that. If no one releases a short one, watercooling is one option. The other is to sacrifice a tiny bit of performance (though it'd be a HUGE upgrade from integrated) and get a GTX 970 mini. Amazon has it for $275 after rebate: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

You jest, but a few OEMs made mini 970s over it's lifetime though. I'd be surprised if we didn't also get mini 1070s by the fall.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Mini ITX Overclocked

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

I am not sure, but the Gigabyte 970 mini-ITX is already available.

They Make miniITX 970s

Yap. A few different options exist. For example:

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422284542&sr=1-12&keywords=gtx+970

Isn't mITX GPU discussion so thrilling!!!

Let's add in some of the performance specs:

Asus Mini: ~$350 USD

1088 / 1228 MHz OC
Single 8-Pin PCIe power
1x DisplayPort, 2x DVI, 1x HDMI


Gigabyte mITX 970: ~$330 USD

Features Dual-link DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / DisplayPort*3
BASE: 1076 MHz / BOOST: 1216 MHz

Post Fermi* NVIDIA cards. Starting with 6XX series, NVIDIA is really good efficiency wise. In fact, they make short GTX 970s because of how efficient and cool Maxwell is.

What about this baby?

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

This could be what you're looking for. It's the smallest 970 I believe. There's an Asus one of the exact same length, but it's about $30 more ($354, however there's a Newegg MIR making it $20 less, at $334 total).

edit: I just realised, you stated that your case supports 16.7" GPUs. You should be able to get any GTX 970 and it should fit in your case. The largest 970 is the G1 Gaming from Gigabyte (it's the one that I use, AMA) and that's 312mm long (12.2835").

Here's my parts list

Akitio Thunder 2

NIVIDIA GTX 970 Mini-ITX

Corsair CM450

Cooler Master Elite 130 w/o PSU

PCIe to Molex adapter

90 degree PCIe riser

Here is a post on TechInferno about eGPUs. These guys are super helpful and have loads of tutorials. Still not a project for the faint of heart!

Here are two examples:

GTX 970

GTX-650

The power requirement for the 670 is 400w of system power, very efficient card. But any Mini ITX card will work.

There are short high-end cards out there like this GTX 970. I don't know what options AMD has. It would be cool if PCPartPicker had a length filter for video cards since they already show that data.

> When i measure the GTS 450 only from the black bottom part,without the other things that connect to the screen and until where the bay starts,it's 28mm

I think you mean 28cm, which is 280mm. So no the Gigabyte 970 would not fit. But Gigabyte, along with a couple others, make a mini-970 that would definitely fit in this case

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

Your PSU should be fine for a 970 if it handles a 670.
I recommend the gtx 970 mini itx because it WILL fit in your alienware.

Gigabyte Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 Mini ITX Overclocked 4GB GDDR5 PCiE Video Card Graphics Cards GV-N970IXOC-4GD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_v94Iub1SQ52GK

Without an actual budget it's hard to help. That said almost everything can be brought over.

Side note. compact 970's like http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419572409&sr=1-9&keywords=gtx+970 may fit in the current case

Nice. Maybe drill a handle to the top.

Also you have "mini itx or other" next to the graphics card instead of the motherboard. :)

edit: nevermind i see video cards now come in "mini itx" form factor. Learned something new. :) http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

970 mini:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

Both the 1060 and the 1070 have multiple half length versions, most notably by Zotac and Gigabyte.

Does she really need 16gb, and a 750w PSU...? Also, the 850 EVO 500gb is just 76 more

Also, if she doesn't mind about buying an open-box gpu, the 970 is for 272 freeshipping

For 50 more she could get this

Just bought one of these from Amazon Warehouse Deals for 287$

If nobody is selling here I recommend that

Nope, its actually Gigabyte. I bought it for my brother but he ended up getting a better rig from a family member.

Here is the model: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

Might be able to for one of these http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

This might be a good option for power and length concerns

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

EVGA FTW is the highest clocked version of the GTX 970. It also runs the hottest, at around 70c at load. All ACX EVGA cards are the same size, which are all similar sized to the ASUS, ZOTAC, and MSI versions.

If they don't fit, this guy is decent:

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422463359&sr=1-12&keywords=gtx+970

If you're spending $1000, buy this desktop:

http://www.amazon.com/M32CD-Desktop-Windows-Keyboard-Mouse/dp/B014QVM2KO/ref=zg_bs_565098_1

And replace the power supply with this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EON40CS/?tag=pcpapi-20

And add this video card to it:

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/


This PC will be heads and tails better than any $100 iBuyPower machine you buy.

What sizes can you fit? The minimum gtx970 does exist like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422083250&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+970+mini

Thinnest would be Intel Integrated, but I know that isn't what you're looking for.

There's this Gigabyte GTX 970 which I believe is just one slot.

Edit: I'm wrong.

jesus fcking christ that's some extreme small build, it looks amazing. Can I ask why didn't you go for the mini ITX GTX 970 since you can't fit a blower type in there anyway?

In my case this is my first build so, think I'll go with a case a bit more spacious and easier to manage like the fractal node 804 for example.

Will your graphics card fit in a mini-ITX case? I had to get this tiny gtx970 for my htpc build.

There is a mini-itx version of the GTX 970.

I've never seen the insides of an x51 case but I just looked up a video on it and looks like either one of these would fit in the case (I think you can fit something a little bigger but just to be safe i would recommend these two) http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417752279&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+970+mini or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NPCE54C/ref=psdc_284822_t2_B00OQUMGM0

how much can you afford? there are 760itx cards and 285itx from sapphire. Also if you can afford it, the 970itx from gigabyte

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

Why not this?

for your GPU, the Gigabyte 970 is your best bet, for power supplies, go EVGA supernova

Since you want it portable I'd say lighter is better. The h55 can cool that CPU well for a cut in weight and this might be beneficial too based on movement http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0

I'm interested in the recently announced ASUS GeForce GTX 970 DC Mini.

Anyone have more information on the card, particularly pricepoint?

I'm curious how it would compare against the Gigabyte GTX970 Mini ITX

See I google that card and find $500 cards, But on the GeForce site they have multiple 970's listed for under $400 Some as low as $310 (Probably USD tho)
Edit: Around $400 Aud http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=asc_df_B00OQUMGM04210157?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=52378_iceleadscom-20&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00OQUMGM0&ascsubtag=s14583668910749vj8a52378

No, it will NOT fit a Titan or any other full length GPU

Max GPU length is 185mm

A Titan X is 267mm

So is a 980 Ti

So is a 980

So is a 970

You can fit a Fury Nano or a Gigabyte 970 GTX mini itx or the Asus DCMOC

Owner of a Gigabyte mini 4GB GTX 970

(This one : https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0 )

100% hate it, cannot run with stock cooler - have it running with a custom water cooling loop to keep it upright...

you're better off with the FE cards than this thing for cooling.

Seems solid, but maybe you'd want to buy the 1 fanned GPU ? I remember either EVGA or Gigabyte made one, you should consider that.

EDIT: here is it // http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/?tag=logicaincrem-20

They are litterally the same other than the cooler. However if you don't overclock they will be functionally about the same. But seriously if you have $350 may as well get a 970, here's the cheapest one I could find on amazon which will still beat any 290x in that price range.