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Title: will a pci-e x16 2.0 video card fit in my pci-e x16 slot
Post by: gmc0032 on September 28, 2008, 08:44:33 PM

Hi I have a PCI-Express x16 slot on my motherboard and I'm looking to upgrade my video card, but I was curious to see if the new pci-e 2.0 video cards will work with my x16 slot please let me know ASAP. thank you

Title: Re: will a pci-e x16 2.0 video card fit in my pci-e x16 slot
Post by: optix2000 on September 28, 2008, 11:07:52 PM

It may work since most 2.0 video cards are backward compatible with PCI-E 1.0 slots, however this is not guaranteed. Some video cards may have problems. Best if you check with your manufacturer to make sure.