Will ripping the PS/2 box off the board break anything?

[lucasbytegenius]

Typing this on my iPod, so ignore any errors here.

I just got a new GPU today and I got a small problem with the heat sink here. http://twitter.com/lucasbytegenius/status/188737065683386369/photo/1

Basically, the ps/2 ports box is keeping me from installing my baby, and since I don't use those ports anyway, I'm wondering if it's ok to rip the box off the motherboard with no issues?

 

[wolfeking]

I would not just rip them off, as that could cause problems. It may be possible use a soldering iron to remove it, thus minimizing and silicon damage to the motherboard.

 

[lucasbytegenius]

Sigh. Nevermind. Thing's just darn too big. Got it in with some cramming, but my machine wouldn't POST, which is the same thing it did with my last GPU which I think is dead.
So I'm thinking I may have a bad PCIE slot.

Meh. I'll save up aggressively this year and get parts for a new computer.