I'm shopping for a half-height or low-profile video card. I notice that newegg has categories for both "low profile" and "low profile ready". I assume this is an actual classification of expansion card and not just a newegg category.
What is the difference between these two?
Best Answer
Low Profile cards are usually half the height of regular cards and come with a small bracket that doesn't fit into a standard slot, you need a specific slot.
Low Profile ready cards come with a smaller bracket as well, so you can choose to install it on a regular or low-profile system.
The latter is best if you are unsure and want flexibility in the future.