Why didn't they cut that PCIE connector?

Why didn't they cut that PCIE connector?

Even though it only uses most bandwidth for x8 slot, most people are going to use it in an x16 slot. Makes sense to keep it secured.

Why didn't they cut that PCIE connector?

Becouse with wider length its more sturdy. It wont bend as much on pcie slot.

Meh... I don't think physical security is that good of a reason. I mean, look at Sapphires Tri-X cards. The 16x slot is puny compared to that mammoth, and it still holds up fine. To me, I think the reason is more that physical 8x slots pretty much don't exist on anything but servers (and even then, they're rare) and it would probably cost Sapphire more money to tweak and test the physical design than they would save on just cutting off a handful of unused pins. PCBs aren't expensive, it's getting everything on them that costs a lot.

Ah yes, another retard card, long ass pcb, 2 fans, and x8 connectors. I would like to shake the hand of the retard who made this, as well as shake the hands of the retarded parents who got together to **** to make the retarded child. Retards, retards everywhere.

Somebody forgot to take their pills today.

Marketing. To those that don't know any better, this card might look good cause of size. To those actually looking for a small card, they'll get to sell that card for more money since "it's more of a niche product".