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What is the difference between "low profile" and "low profile ready" in expansion cards?

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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?

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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 iā€¦

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