MSI AMD Radeon HD 6870 Video Card Length Comparsion Linus Tech Tips

The video provides a concise hardware length comparison for the MSI AMD Radeon HD 6870 video card, focusing on how long the card is from the PCI bracket. The host measures the 6870 from the back of the PCI bracket and reports the length in inches, noting that the PCI Express power connectors can affect the overall fit in a case. He states the 6870 is about 9 and 7/8 inches long, and emphasizes that the overall length is influenced by whether the power connectors sit on the back or on top of the card. The comparison then places the 6870 beside other large GPUs of the era, specifically mentioning the GTX 480 and the HD 5870, with the 6870 described as shorter than its older, similarly named predecessors and roughly competitive in length with the GTX 480. The host concludes by summarizing that the 6870 should fit in typical mid-tower setups, and that the measurement exercise serves to illustrate how a midrange card at the time compares in physical dimensions to both high-end and midrange peers. Overall, the video frames length as a practical, physical spec you should consider when building or upgrading a system where card fit and cable management matter, while also hinting at performance context by referencing its competition in length and potential placement in various cases.

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