Half height PCI cards

[crazyray]

I've picked up a case (intended for home theater PC) that uses half height cards. I've got a couple of cards that I could use if only they had the shorter "posts" on them. Is it possible to buy generic half height posts and swap them for what is there now?



(Should I call these "posts" or "brackets" or ... ?)

[StealthyV]

try Directron.com
they have good selection, and what you can do is buy one of their half-height pci cards (modem) ... what it really is, is a normal-height card with an optional half-height steel piece. harvest the half-height piece, and sell the modem as-is on ebay.

~Branson.

[crazyray]

After much searching, and trying desperately to avoid buying yet more computer stuff, I have decided to mod the brackets ("posts") on a couple of cards that I already have. We'll see how it goes... I plan on doing surgery on a blank bracket first for practice.

BTW, I DID notice that some ATI AGP cards come with BOTH the standard and the low profile brackets. A good choice on the part of ATI as those people setting up home theater PC's may very well choose their products in part for this reason.

[slinky]

Low profile Nvidia cards have been around for a long time.

[StealthyV]

if you're modifying the steel pieces on your own, be sure to use some high-quality safety goggles and wear gloves when cutting! burrs from the metal can cut your hands (ever do surgery on a poorly-designed case?) and you've gotta protect your eyes!
I hope you find something that works in this case. when you do, close the thread with a pic of your results!

~Branson

[Omardeth]

thats a great idea to just mod a blank bracket . it should work good.