So I messed up. I need help please.

[martinmo]

So I got a HP Microserver and the onboard VGA gave in. So I scouted a few forums(maybe I didn't research it enough) and I got a Nvidia geforce GT220 graphics card. Problem is it doesn't fit. It's too big. Any chance I could get some sort of extension cable because there is some free space where the CD ROM goes? Is that not a good idea? I bought it off Gumtree so I don't know if I have a leg to stand on to maybe get my money back. Help please!

 

[Keigo]

Sell the card and buy low profile card. Not worth the time and money get a extension cable.

 

[Rickster]

But how can a GT220 be too big? That card is tiny.

 

[martinmo]

Sell the card and buy low profile card. Not worth the time and money get a extension cable.

I'm gonna try and get my money back coz it's pointless me sitting with the card. Thanks for the advice.

 

[martinmo]

But how can a GT220 be too big? That card is tiny.

What does low profile mean? Forgive my ignorance.

 

[Keigo]

But how can a GT220 be too big? That card is tiny.

He needs a low profile card to fit into microserver.

 

[martinmo]

Ok I see where I went wrong. I need a low profile graphics card. Thanks a lot guys. Really appreciate the help.

 

[Keigo]

What does low profile mean? Forgive my ignorance.

Means the card have a lower height than standard expansion card.

When buying a second hand, ask to include the low profile bracket if possible.

 

[martinmo]

Means the card have a lower height than standard expansion card.

When buying a second hand, ask to include the low profile bracket if possible.

Lol I will be sure to do that. Thanks

 

[SauRoNZA]

The card is small enough, the bracket isn't.

Just take it off and go without, then the card will fit just fine.

Or just the bracket shorter if you have the tools for the job. (After removing it, not while it's attached)

Unless your problem is that the card is too wide because of a fan/cooler? Haven't seen that on the 220 but it's not impossible I guess.

 

[slvR]

Just unscrew the bracket and duct tape it on... I did that with my PfSense box and it works fine. Not like you're gonna be doing a lot of plugging/unplugging

 

[martinmo]

The card is small enough, the bracket isn't.

Just take it off and go without, then the card will fit just fine.

Or just the bracket shorter if you have the tools for the job. (After removing it, not while it's attached)

Unless your problem is that the card is too wide because of a fan/cooler? Haven't seen that on the 220 but it's not impossible I guess.

This is the graphics card I bought.

 

[martinmo]

This is a GT 220 right?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

This is the graphics card I bought.

Yep, that's not going to fit. That's a full profile card.

Just get a GT210 off Takealot, http://www.takealot.com/computers/gigabyte-gt210-1gb-ddr3-graphics-card,10795297, comes with low profile bracket too.

 

[martinmo]

Yep, that's not going to fit. That's a full profile card.

Just get a GT210 off Takealot, http://www.takealot.com/computers/gigabyte-gt210-1gb-ddr3-graphics-card,10795297, comes with low profile bracket too.

That's awesome thanks. I'm gonna try and get my money back for the other graphics card and get this one.

Before I do though would this graphics card be compatible with the HP Microserver? Is that a dumb question?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

That's awesome thanks. I'm gonna try and get my money back for the other graphics card and get this one.

Before I do though would this graphics card be compatible with the HP Microserver? Is that a dumb question?

Yes it is. I had one in my Microserver when I had one.

 

[martinmo]

Yes it is. I had one in my Microserver when I had one.

Cool beans. Thanks a lot.

 

[SauRoNZA]

This is the graphics card I bought.

Bummer, yeah that won't fit m