Getting a XFX 6950 to fit good. ***Fixed***

GrumpyMan

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On the first PCI-E16x slot I see that the USB 3.0 plug from the front panel gets in the way of me installing the video card. I would have to unplug it to get it to fit in. If I put the video card in the bottom PCI-E 16x slot the other plugs get in the way. This is a huge video card. Anyone have any luck fitting a 6950 in this motherboard? I now have it in the middle 8x slot but I get 4% less performance. Not a big deal, but I no likey. Any suggestions, maybe an after market cooler or something?
 
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GrumpyMan

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Fixed: Got the video card to fit fine, just had to put in the video card first, and then plug in the USB 3.0 plug for the front header. Live and learn I guess, it fits just fine, I'm a knuckle head.