Will This Work (computer component related)

[Ranorak]

I'm currently thinking of upgrading my video card from my GeForce 550 Ti, to MSI Geforce GTX 770 Gaming (N770 TF 2GD5/OC)

The issue is, the motherboard I have is Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3, will I be able to fit my new videocard into this motherboard?

I have tried to look online but I get conflicting reports.

Anyone who knows enough about this stuff, or anyone who doesn't but has this setup working, please let me know.

Edit: The case I'm using is the following: Zalman Z11 Plus. A Midtowermodel.
Size: 26 cm x 52.5 cm x 49.8 cm

 

[Ranorak]

I've edited the size of the case.
I know this might be a stupid question, but I'd hate to spend 250 euro and end up with a device that doesn't fit in what is essentially a brand new case.

 

[Ranorak]

I've been comparing sizes, but without actually being home and looking at the case I can't say for sure it'll fit.

However, I have been looking at the Geforece 750 Ti as alternative.
It's not as good as the 770, but it should be a clear improvement on my current Geforece 550 Ti

 

[sanquin]

The motherboard usually isn't the problem. They all use the same kind of 'dock' these days. The problem is the casing. The last video card I got was too big, and I had to cut out a small piece of my case's frame for it to fit.

As for your case and the card you want to buy, I think it will fit. I checked online to see what cards other people had put in. I found one with a picture, and the card he had put in was 27,1 cm, and he had room to spare. (like 2~3 cm) Yours is 26cm. So I believe it will fit. The only problem I can see is if you also want to use the slot directly below your video card. As those fans on top make it quite a thick card.

This is the picture I found with the card longer than the GTX 770 Gaming:

Edit:

-sniiiip-

Seems someone had the same idea as me.

 

[AnthrSolidSnake]

I bought this case for reasons like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6GINF4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Seriously, the BEST case I've ever owned. There's a nice amount of space, incredible cable management, and amazing airflow.

My 780ti, which is massive, fits with room to spare. However, I know that you stated that you pretty much got your case "essentially brand new".

Honeslty, I don't know. I hated working with standard mid-sized towers. Cable management became a chore, and any higher end components got increasingly larger and larger in size. My new cube-shaped case is still pretty large, but given the amount of room I have inside, I'd say it's actually saved me space vs a Full Size ATX case.

 

[antidonkey]

Many times have I run into the issue of a new video card not fitting into my current case. It's super annoying. For that reason, I tend to only run full size ATX cases. Sure they eat up a lot of space but you've never going to have problems fitting components into them. I'm currently using a Lian Li case. It's plain but very functional.......and huge!

 

[Niflhel]

I've got 2x ASUS GTX 770 mounted in my Zalman Z11 Plus case, and they easily fit with a bit of room to spare.