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    PCI-E X16 2.0 GPU On a PCI-E X16 1.0 motherboard?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by psxsage, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. psxsage

    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    Can PCI-E X16 2.0 cards run on NON 2.0 motherboards?
     
    psxsage, Jun 1, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, as it should be backwards compatible. Check the manufacturer specifications though to make sure it mentioned backwards capability (I say that because I have a PCIe-x4 slot that is PCI2.0 compliant but not PCI1.0).

    I'm almost positive that all GPUs are PCI2.0 and 1.0 compliant.
     
    Greg, Jun 1, 2008
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  3. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    i think Greg is right,,, but like he says...

    Check the manufacturer specifications though to make sure it mentioned backwards capability

    the manufacturers know more than i do!!

    good luck,
    bigO
     
    bigozone, Jun 1, 2008
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    escalera Notebook Guru

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    I agree with both of them. I have yet to see a PCI 2.0 card that is not backwards compatible so far and it doesn't make sense for them not to make it backwards compatible unless they are scrapping the PCI 1.0 altogether.
     
    escalera, Jun 1, 2008
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