NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Length & Cooler Comparison Linus Tech Tips

The video provides a concise physical comparison of the reference NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti against several contemporary GPUs to determine fit within typical PC cases. Linus first measures the GTX 560’s length, reporting it as a hair over 9 inches, specifically 9 and 1/16 of an inch, and explains how the card’s shape makes the measurement easier when flipped. He then compares this length to three other GPUs: the longer Radeon HD 6870, the longer GTX 570, and the taller Radeon HD 6950 family, noting exact lengths such as the 6870 at about 9 and 7/8 inches and the GTX 570 at roughly 10 9/16 inches. The comparison emphasizes that the GTX 560 Ti remains a lightweight card in physical stature while still delivering strong performance relative to its size. Linus also points out that reference cards are the baseline, so aftermarket coolers or PCBs might alter dimensions slightly, and he highlights that the GTX 570’s size mirrors that of the GTX 580 and the 6950 mirrors the 6970, reinforcing the consistency within the lineup. Throughout the segment, the practical takeaway is whether a given graphics card will physically fit in common cases, with explicit attention to how each card’s shroud and PCB length interact with case space. By the end, viewers gain a clear sense of how the GTX 560 Ti stacks up in size against its peers, framing expectations for compatibility and potential cooling design considerations.

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