What's the fastest <$150 card that will fit in a CM Elite 360?

[Crucified Ego]

This is a bit of a funky case -- PSU at the bottom, exhausting out the front. I've read it only takes cards up to 9.5" if they have the power connectors on the top instead of at the back. I'm a bit stuck on this case (I love the form factor and design) so what could I get away with fitting in here? Thinking either a 5770 or 1GB GTX460.

The only thing I really do that utilizes the GPU is FSX at 1440x900 (which makes my current 4650 cry uncle), I don't game much otherwise if that makes a difference. Thanks!

To give you an idea, here's said case with a 5770 (amazon user pic, not mine):

 

[notty22]

If you are in the US, the gtx 460 can be had for around that figure. The pcb is under 9 inches.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-570-_-Product
Heres the external exhaust version, which can be a little louder.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-566-_-Product

 

[Termie]

I've got that case, and I've got the GTX460 (reference version), and it all works. So there you go. The GTX560 (non-Ti) is actually the most powerful card that will fit, but it's over $150.

Be careful about models that have PCIe plugs at the top rather than at the end of the card. As bad as it looks in that pic with the 5770's plug jammed against the PSU, it would be worse if you couldn't close your case due to plugs on the top of the card.

 

[jacktesterson]

PALIT Cards are 7.5 inches. I've got two 560 ti's with no issues.
I had s palit sonic 460 o/c once too...7.5 inches. No probs

 

[Raswan]

I vote the 460 as well. If you are not in a hurry, keep an eye on newegg or the hot deals forum here and I bet you can grab it for ~$125 or less in the next 2-3 weeks.