GTX 970 being blocked by PCIE ports

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   Hi there! I'm wondering if I'm missing something here. My Motherboard (an asrock b450m-hdv) says it is compatible with my GPU (MSI GTX 970) but it literally doesn't fit in the mobo.. it is being blocked by my PCIE plugins from being fully seated and therefore won't post. Pictures are attached, but I'm at a loss. I've contacted support but havent had any luck yet and was wondering if anyone had the same issue and might be able to drop some knowledge on me!

Pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/mzxGLSB

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Modeko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2020 Location: 83605 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Modeko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: GTX 970 being blocked by PCIE ports Posted: 20 May 2020 at 1:10pm
	Hi there! I'm wondering if I'm missing something here. My Motherboard (an asrock b450m-hdv) says it is compatible with my GPU (MSI GTX 970) but it literally doesn't fit in the mobo.. it is being blocked by my PCIE plugins from being fully seated and therefore won't post. Pictures are attached, but I'm at a loss. I've contacted support but havent had any luck yet and was wondering if anyone had the same issue and might be able to drop some knowledge on me! Pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/mzxGLSB

gizmic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jun 2018 Location: Hong Kong Status: Offline Points: 677	Post Options Post Reply Quote gizmic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2020 at 3:25pm
	that cable looks like it has lots of slack just move it the gpu will be flush on top of the sata ports. you just happen to leave the usb cable on top of it -.-


Modeko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2020 Location: 83605 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Modeko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2020 at 10:06pm
	Here is what it looks like with the cord moved. It is still being blocked by the ports. No need to be condescending... http://imgur.com/a/L7EgNoC

ThreeDee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2019 Location: Billings,MT Status: Offline Points: 2396	Post Options Post Reply Quote ThreeDee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2020 at 12:17am
	when you get your video card sorted out .. You only need to plug in one or the other with your USB cable .. either use USB 3 plug in or USB 2 ..but not both off of the same cable. Odd conundrum your in .. I've never not had a video card not seat properly on a motherboard. I've had issues with huge cards in too small of a case is all. Is it hitting the SATA ports on the lower right or the PCIe x1 slot right above the PCIe x16 slot?
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gizmic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jun 2018 Location: Hong Kong Status: Offline Points: 677	Post Options Post Reply Quote gizmic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2020 at 3:20am
	with the usb cable out of the way it seems you have an L sata port i'm not sure for your board but mine has a set of straights and L types