Connect a graphics from outside the case using PCIe riser cable and supply additional power

[Trooper_ish]

@Sean_Dudley

One more thing I forgot to mention; Fujitsu PCIe-slots are not all wired up too PCIe spec, & connecting to the slot directly, w/o going through the included riser can possibly fry your card.

That is good to know Thanks!

[Mark1]

I wasn’t aware of that being possible. I’ll be carefull!

[Mark1]

Currently I’m thinking to get a used GTX1650 (plan B) and a riser cable.
The issue with the certified GTX1650 is, that it costs around EUR 420.

[MetalizeYourBrain]

What about just getting a new case and power supply to avoid something that sketchy?

[Mark1]

That’s also a possibility. The mainboard has an ATX 20+4 power in and should be compatible with any modern ATX power supply. The mainboard is a custom Fujitsu one, where I’ll have to check if it meets the µATX / ATX drill hole layout.

I would still need a riser cable though, since the custom CPU cooler is in the way.
For reference: My old ATi X800XT would probably fit well, because its a single socket and single bracket card.

[MetalizeYourBrain]

Sure, you’ll need to check all those things and, if you’re really into SFF machines, buying a new case is an investment in my opinion.

@Mark1

I would still need a riser cable though, since the custom CPU cooler is in the way.

If you don’t mind posting pictures I’d like to see that. Seems really weird thinking about it, so I think I’m missing something.

[Mark1]

I’ve bought this used SFF machine, because it saves space and I needed a new main computer. However, in the long term getting a full scale computer is also an option.

I had hoped that, I could add a “value” GPU so I can play a few more games, if the riser cable plan doesn’t sound good.

You can find an overview of the computer here: Connect a graphics from outside the case using PCIe riser cable and supply additional power - #9 by Sean_Dudley (last link in that post).

I already have taken a few pictures. Which would be the best option to share them?

[Mu7en]

I believe this is exactly what you are looking for.

[Mark1]

Really close to what I’ve been thinking of.

[MetalizeYourBrain]

@Mark1

Which would be the best option to share them?

Just upload them to the forum as a reply to your own post. Or update the first post.

[Mark1]

Thanks everyone for the ideas and opinions on this.
I’ve decided to not expand my SFF machine for now, because the feasibility of this kind of project is rather low.

[MikeGrok]

I am using an adapter I got from hwtools.net on my skull canyon nuc to connect a Gtx 750ti to its m.2 slot with x4 pcie 3. The adapter has an atx connector, and turns the card on and off with the computer. Another advantage on this cpu is that makes the on package cache serve the cpu instead of the gpu, like with the 5800x3d.

[Mark1]

Sounds interesting. Currently I’m waiting for GPU prices to drop further. Maybe I’ll get a single slot card.