Arrr, this wee DIY spin be showin' Nvidia how to make a jolly graphics card, savvy! No more devourin' yer precious slots, matey!
2024-01-11
Avast! Ye scurvy dogs be seekin' a monstrous, slot-chompin' graphics card, be ye? A clever modder be trimmin' down an RTX 4070 Ti to fit in a wee PC case! Arrr, prepare fer some mighty swashbucklin' on yer desktop!
In a humorous tone and using the language of a 17th century pirate, an article discusses an impressive DIY project by a modder who has managed to shrink down Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti graphics card to fit into smaller PC cases. The modded card, which is still a prototype, is a single-fan, 2-slot card that is significantly smaller than the original triple-fan, triple-slot version. It measures only 173mm in length and just under 42mm in thickness, making it compatible with Mini-ITX form-factor PC cases.The shrinking process does require undervolting the card to keep its thermals under control, but even with reduced performance, the RTX 4070 Ti can still deliver powerful performance for running the best PC games. It should be noted that Nvidia is reportedly discontinuing the RTX 4070 Ti in favor of the RTX 4070 Ti Super, but the modder believes their custom cooler and setup could work fine with the new card.
While the modded graphics card is not available for purchase, the modder hints at the possibility of making a few for sale if the project proves successful. The article also highlights the modder's previous creations, including a dual-slot RTX 4080 and a twin fan dual-slot version of an MSI RTX 4070 Ti, which may have inspired manufacturers to produce similar compact versions. The author speculates that there may be a demand for smaller, lower-end graphics cards in the future, as chunky cards like the RTX 4060 continue to be a frustration for PC builders.
In addition to the main story, the article includes a section with links to related content, such as the best cheap graphics cards, top gaming PCs, and the best PC games of 2024.