Is GA-G41M-Combo compatible with MSI Radeon R9 280 Gaming

[nille1234]

Hi everyone,

I am currently checking the possibilities to upgrade my system with a new graphic card, which is MSI Radeon R9 280 Gaming.
This card doesn't fit on my current board, which I also need to exchange.

Since I'm not willing to upgrade my whole sytem, I am restricted to the following settings:
case-size: mini => board-size: micro-atx
socket: 775
number of memory slots: 4
prefered chipset: Intel

The GA-G41M-Combo fulfills all of my demands, so I am wondering if this board is compatible with the mentioned graphic card.
Especially I am curious about the technical compatibility and if there is enough space around the PCI Express x16 slot.
AFAIK the dimensions of the card are :
length: 268mm
depth above the slot: 34mm
depth beneath the slot: 3mm

I appreciate any reasonable answer.

Cheers,
nille1234

[autotech]

It will cover  one pci slot and the case is going to be hard. Will fit in a mid tower for sure but a mini is going to be hard the worst part is the 775 socket is old. Last bios for that board is F3 in 2010 and some newer cards have a issue with older bios. You can try it but is really iffy if you ask me.

[dmdilks]

I have to agree with autotech that you are taking a chance running that card on that board. I just build a computer with a P67a board & i5-2400 sandy bridge cpu.

I'm using a HIS R7-250x 1GB video card and was crossing my finger that it would work. Even with that setup you are taking a chance too. It did work too.

[nille1234]

I see. Thank you for you answer.
I know that it could be a technical problem.

I am especially wondering if the card is too broad for the memory slots...

[autotech]

Won't interfere with ram slots the top of the card will clear it, where towards the bottom it will cover it the pci slot.