Is the Antec 900 too small for new video cards?

[9nines]

The Antec 900 seems like a very nice case but I am concerned that new video cards might not fit.

Is anyone using a ATI 4870 or Nvidia GTX 280 in one? Does it fit well or are there issues?

 

[RallyMaster]

I remember a 7800GT barely fitting in one of those cases. IMO the case is not all that it's cooked up to be. It's a bitch to wire.

 

[AmberClad]

It's exactly the same length as a regular (non-slim) motherboard...how small is the 900?

EDIT: The 4870, that is.

 

[Noubourne]

Unit dimensions:
- 19.4" (H) x 8.1" (W) x 18.4" (D)
- 49.3cm (H) x 20.6cm (W) x 46.7cm (D)

My 8800GTX fits, fwiw.

 

[Mwing]

My 9800GTX fits in with spare space since I dont have hdd installed in the middle cage, if I install hdd there, then there will be a mm or 2 space between the hdd and card.

 

[9nines]

Originally posted by: Mwing
My 9800GTX fits in with spare space since I dont have hdd installed in the middle cage, if I install hdd there, then there will be a mm or 2 space between the hdd and card.

How long is the 9800GTX?

I think the 4870 is 241mm and the 9800GTX might be around 270 but the 4870 power plug from back-out so that will add some length to it.

Anyone confirm the length of both?

 

[Mwing]

Roughly 268mm I measured it physically.

And if you dont have hdd installed in the middle cage, then there should be 295mm clearance

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com...ics-card-review-7.html

This above link shows the length comparison between 4870 and 9800

 

[9nines]

Thanks for finding that comparison for size. I guess with the rear mounted power, it needs about the same to a little less clearance as the 9800GTX.