I'm planning a Ch160 Plus build using a Gigabyte B850M EAGLE WIFI6E motherboard and an XFX Swift 9070XT graphics card. The front I/O connector is located at the bottom of the motherboard, and I've heard that the XFX Swift is rather thick. Has anyone had experience with these components and can advise on whether I'll have enough space to connect all the cables?
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The XFX Swift isn't as thick as some other modern GPUs; it's just a bit over 2 slots wide. Most newer graphics cards are 3 or even 4 slots thick. You'd only start to run into issues with really thick GPUs—like those that are 5 slots wide—covering connectors. Fortunately, the cables don't stick out much and you'll have enough room underneath for them. Just keep an eye on the USB 3.2 and USB C headers; those can be a bit tricky since their cables are stiffer and taller. But the USB 3.2 is positioned 90 degrees off the right edge, so it should be manageable.
Right? The USB 3.2 header is definitely going to be behind the GPU, but check page 27 of the manual to see how it's laid out.