ATI X1900 XT Slot Installation Question

[Neonguy]

Hello everyone,

Umm..I just got my ATI X1900 XT today. Man! It's a huge card. I have a hard time trying to get it to fit. But anyway, as I install on slot 2 Expansion Slot Ultility launch stating that it's not running at it Maximum performance. So I shutdown the Computer and install it onto slot one to get the Maximum performance. But I'm a bit concern because putting in in slot 1 making the graphic card a really tight fit on the corner. It actually touching the Superdrive slot. I'm worry that installing in this slot is not good on the Graphic Card and it easierly overheated.

Here is the picture of the Expansion Slot Ultility launch, do you think choice 1 is better or choice 2?

 

[tyr2]

It should go in the slot at the bottom, nearest the memory dimms. It's double height to accomodate the fan.

 

[Neonguy]

I notice I said I install it near the Superdrive slot while this is not the case, I install it next to the DIMS RAM Slot. It just really a tight fit! The reason I install in slot 1 because I want to get maximum speed out of the Graphic Card. Also, is there anyway to test that the Graphic Card is install and working correctly as it should. I havent test out any games yet.

 

[apfhex]

I notice I said I install it near the Superdrive slot while this is not the case, I install it next to the DIMS RAM Slot. It just really a tight fit!

That's the correct spot and where they come pre-installed as well. it's extra wide to allow for the huge fan on the card (right? I think so...).

 

[Neonguy]

That's the correct spot and where they come pre-installed as well. it's extra wide to allow for the huge fan on the card (right? I think so...).

So it come pre-install in PCI slot 1?

 

[tyr2]

So it come pre-install in PCI slot 1?

Yes, if you have it as a built to order option.

If you need to test it download something like the Quake 4 Mac demo and see how it plays.