Aurora R9, RTX 3070, compatible?

@Astro9590    Does anyone know what my options are as far as replacing the graphics card, and if the new 3070 will work in my PC. 

You can go up to the RTX 2080 Ti if you have the 850 watt PSU. Just make sure the graphics card you choose is no longer than 10.7 inches (270mm). Check the width of your existing card to make sure the replacement will fit in the case with the side cover closed. The RTX 3070 appears to be a no-go due to the swing-out PSU chassis design.

Is there a different version of the 3070 that might work, or will all versions be incompatible 

@Astro9590    Is there a different version of the 3070 that might work, or will all versions be incompatible

The graphics card has not been released yet, so all we have to go by are the promo photos provided by nVidia, which are not always consistent. If the RTX 3070 comes out looking like the photo below, with two downward facing exhaust fans . . . then it may work.

ASUS DUAL-RTX3070-8G

10.51 " x 5.31 " x 2.05 " Inch
26.7 x 13.5 x 5.2 Centimeter

@Mb-07    ASUS DUAL-RTX3070-8G

I'm not sure if you are saying you successfully installed that card in an Aurora R9 . . . or if you are just dropping stats.  Post some photos if you have them available. I think 5.31 inches might be a little wide for the PSU swing-out contraption and putting the side cover back in place . . . perhaps not  

this works wonderfully

https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Graphics-Cards/DUAL-RTX3070-O8G/

The size is perfect! I'm very happy for this Graphic Card

@Mb-07     this works wonderfully

Sorry . . . I meant post photos of the graphics card installed in your Aurora R9.

34% faster than the original

SIZE

ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 3070 8GB

26.7 x 13.5 x 5.2 cm

VS

RTX2070SUPER

26.7 x  11.6 x 3.5 cm

@Mb-07 

Thanks for sharing . . . looks great! How does she run?

These photos of the Asus are fantastic!

I'm aware that the graphics card needs to be 10.7" (270mm) or shorter. I also measured the width from the PCI slot to the triangular steel support (for the PSU swing arm), which is only ~5.4" or so. I'm glad that this 5.31" (135mm)-wide graphics card actually fits right in.

Interestingly you are running the Asus graphics card without the factory plastic hinge. Does the gap under the swing arm allow a couple of screws to hold an upHere GPU brace (or the likes)?

You are our champion, and I can arguably say that your Asus Dual-Fan 3070 is arguably the best Nvidia 30-series board for our Aurora. Many GPU board competitors' offer is just too wide, necessitating some cutting.

Do you mind me ask, if the 3070 is causing your CPU to run significantly hotter? A couple of my acquaintances switched to RTX 3080 while also upgrading to faster refresh rate monitors, increasing the FPS cap from 60 to 144 and 240 MHz. And their CPUs are running really hot now.

Thanks in advance!

(I'm considering maybe upgrading to a 120 MHz or 144 MHz BFGD along with a RTX 30-series. I will keep my eyes open on others with similar upgrades. If the CPU can't take it, it would be a no-go. If the GPU is too hot, I will have to look into liquid-cooled GPU boards.)