Guys need help with PC

[12p]

Yeah, hi, it's been a long time I wasn't around here... Sorry

However, I need help. I bought this NVidia GeForce GTX550 Ti. But my problem is this: MY COMPUTER IS TOO SMALL. It's a Gear Slim 31i and only supports uATX motherboards. Its dimensions are 105x305x395mm so... I can't put my new card there. I'm not changing it, though, but I need you guys to tell me your PC dimensions (not the monitor, obviously), ONLY if you are using a Dual-Slot graphics card (or if your motherboard supports it).

Btw, probably I'll end buying a CoolerMaster RC-311B-OKN1, but dunno if it will support the size of the GTX550 Ti, that's why I'm not completely sure about this.

So, if you can help me with this, I'll appreciate it very much

[CapY]

Why do you even buy a graphic card without taking your PC machine to that store to check does it fits or not.

[12p]

Because I AM A FRIGGIN' IDIOT. Isn't it clear already?

The actual one I got (GT210) is the first PCI-Express I ever got running in any PC of mine. So I didn't even suspect there would be "giant" graphics cards like this GTX550 one. Not like it was that obvious for me.

[Towncivilian]

Your computer's power supply probably can't even power that graphics card.

[12p]

It says it needs at least a 500W power supply and mine's 600W. I READ IT FROM THE USER'S MANUAL.

[Towncivilian]

Okay, I just assumed since your computer seemed to be a pre-built OEM boxed computer it had an anemic power supply.

Can you remove a drive bay or something to gain the required length?

[12p]

Yes (the DVD reader+recorder), but that isn't the only problem; also the card's width is bigger than my PC's width...

Also, if I was going to remove the DVD recorder then it would be a complete mess; I'm using it pretty much 20% of the time because I am recording many DVDs with series and stuff like that. Saying it another way; I would need to (turn off) take off the video card, put the DVD recorder and record any DVD, (turn off) then take off the DVD recorder and put the GTX550 to be able to play my games.

[CapY]

DVD shit is out of date, use portable hard drive.

[AeroXbird]

Tip 1: hacksaw, just saw into your case ( given it is not an expensive case ), to make the card fit.

Tip 2: The 600w powersupply is just enough to run this card, but it might give problems if you have a heavy-duty CPU.

Tip 3: buy a second-hand medium tower from any proper brand ( Antec, Cooler Master, etc.) almost any card will fit into gaming cases by those brands.