What is the difference between PCIE & PCIE mini?

[rapstarrr91]

im planning to get an external GPU, im just wondering,
which should i get pcie adapter or pcie mini adapter?
which is commonly used?

actually im not sure about what im asking on this thread, can anybody explain if i got it all wrong?

 

[fireberd]

Could the "mini" actually be a "low profile" card? Slim design cases (also called compact cases) will not accept standard height cards and must use the "low profile" type.

 

[UsernameIssues]

PCIE cards come in full and half height for full and compact cases. These cards can have connectors that reach out the back of the case - like a video card.

PCIE mini cards also come in full and half height - but they fit in slots like this:
File:A PCI Express Mini Card and its connector.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

 

[Faladu]

External GPU for the rig in your SPECS?