Low Profile PCIe card in a standard ATX case - will it fit, and do I need adapters?

I've got a standard normal-sized ATX case (don't know its name or specifications, because I got it from a friend) and a standard motherboard (MSI B150 PC-Mate) inside.

Since it doesn't come with a WLAN card, which I need, I was planning on using it with a PCIe WLAN adapter, which has a low profile bracket:

Now if I look into my case, it looks like there will be a gap on the backside where the card is gonna be, since it is obviously shorter than the other components and the case. I was wondering if there are good ways to circumvent this, as it seems to me like it could decrease the card's stability inside the case.

I found the above picture on wikipedia, which looks exactly like what I need - but even extensive googl'ing for things such as "low profile pci bracket" etc. didn't yield results.

I guess my question is: do I really need an extension/adapter bracket, or is there another way to properly install the card? And if not, what is that extension thing called, so I can at least know what to shop for.

Thanks for tips, or recommendations :)

2 Answers

I was jus surfing Amazon.com and found your exact same card (same picture). According to the listing, it comes with both half height and full height brackets.

If this is in fact your card, I am sure you could find the full height bracket on eBay if you already own the adapter. I have found many half height quad Ethernet brackets on eBay for very little money. However, I would never create a hack like one pictured.

I wouldn't mess with the plate (see my comment). It's going to be very hard to find something that fits that device. If you're really stuck on that particular card, there are all kinds of PCIe adapters or extenders on eBay. Since you'll be screwing the bracket in on the top, it should be okay to not have it seated on the bottom.

Here's one example:

Here's another: