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    8800M GTS PCI-E x16 @ x 1?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Lykhan, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    Is this normal? Shouldn't it be at x16? Let me know.

    Edit* I just ran CoD4 and checked and it went to x16... Is this normal? Sorry for being a noob.

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    Lykhan, Jun 9, 2009
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    If you're not running anything heavy it has no need to run the full x16 bandwidth. I tend to think of it like CPU multipliers... not exactly a good comparison but it works in my mind
     
    Kamin_Majere, Jun 9, 2009
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  3. Lykhan

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    Yep, what I thought. Works in my mind too. I just wasn't sure, because I was looking at my desktop and going hmmmm...

    Just wanted to make sure! Thanks!
     
    Lykhan, Jun 9, 2009
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