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Thread ID: 9450	2001-05-28 01:37:00	Is there a way to extend a PCI slot?	Guest (0)	Press F1

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13283	2001-05-28 01:37:00	Problem: I have 3 remaining available PCI slots but larger boards won't physically fit because the CPU,heatsink and fan are in the way. If I can extend a slot by 3cm a new board would clear them. Any ideas folks?????? This problem has come about when looking at adding a second VoodooII card. Thanks.	Guest (0)
13284	2001-05-28 04:12:00	Can you rearrange the existing PCI boards that are in your system. ie sit all the small ones behind the CPU etc, and longer ones elsewhere - it makes no difference which slot a card goes into - the system will automatically correct configurations. If by extend the slot you mean plug some kind of adapter into them to raise the socket higher, then no - to my knowlegde this is not possible, all cards have a metal attachment on their end, which would then be too long, or the wrong shape.	Guest (0)
13285	2001-05-28 04:40:00	Smaller heatsink and fan?	Guest (0)
13286	2001-05-28 09:05:00	Thanks. Nope. The two slots with enough room are occupied with my 2D and 3D graphics cards... both too large to fit in the others. I am looking at taking a broken PCI board and cutting off the long tab connector. Then getting hold of a PCI type slot and then joining them by soldering ribbon cable from one to the other. I can then jury rig brackets in the ATX case to take the board. I thought there might be an easier way. Rgds.	Guest (0)
13287	2001-05-28 09:10:00	If you can suggest a combo that is less than 10mm high, I am all ears. I am looking at taking a broken PCI board and cutting off the long tab connector. Then getting hold of a PCI type slot and then joining them by soldering ribbon cable from one to the other. I can then jury rig brackets in the ATX case to take the board. I thought there might be an easier way. Never mind. Thanks anyway.	Guest (0)
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