I'm upgrading my GPU from a 1660 Ti to a 5060 Ti, but I'm running into some confusion. I have a MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard. I noticed that the PCI slot for the 5060 Ti is significantly shorter than the one I used for the 1660 Ti, and I'm not seeing any other slots on the motherboard that it could fit into. Did I make a mistake in my purchase?
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Actually, if you're noticing a huge difference in length, it might not be installing correctly. Some manufacturers do design their cards differently, which can result in a shorter connector. Just double-check the slot type; it should definitely be x16 for the 5060 Ti.
You should be good to go! Just pop the 5060 Ti into the x16 PCIe slot, and it should fit fine. Don't worry about the length; it’s normal to see some variations.
That's what I thought! I just wasn't expecting the difference in size when I ordered it.