GTX 680 & Radeon HD 7970 Length & Physical Comparsion Linus Tech Tips

The video provides a detailed physical length and size comparison between several modern graphics cards as of the early 2012 era, focusing on the Galaxy GTX 680 and the Radeon HD 7970. Linus notes that the GTX 680 is significantly shorter than the Radeon 7970, with the 680 measuring about 10 inches in length while the 7970 extends to about 11 inches. He also brings in the GTX 580, GTX 590, and AMD’s Radeon HD 6990 to give context on how much space these cards occupy relative to last generation models and to illustrate the trend toward shorter, more power-efficient designs. A key point is the 680’s two six-pin power connectors stacked in a way intended to improve cable management and free up PCB space, contrasted with the 7970’s 8-pin and 6-pin configuration. Linus also highlights the practical implications of length for case compatibility, noting the difference in how far each card extends beyond the edge of a motherboard and aluminum shrouds that add modest extra length. He demonstrates the fit inside a typical gaming case and emphasizes that while a few tenths of an inch rarely determine compatibility, these measurements are essential for compact builds or shuttle PCs. The video ends with quick visual comparisons against the older single-GPU cards and a recap that the 680 and 7970 offer strong performance per inch, especially when considering potential overclocking and power efficiency improvements.

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