PCI-E 2.0x16 versus 3.0x16

ASDFG56 · Jul 13, 2013

I built a gaming rig, but since my budget was only $600, and had to include shipping and a monitor, I was unable to get a get a GPU. Now that I've came into some extra money, I want to get one. However, the GPU I have my eyes on has a PCI-E 3.0x16 interface, whereas my motherboard has PCI-E 2.0x16 slots. Would the GPU work on my motherboard?
GPU I have my eye on: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500294
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157316
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106001R

manofchalk · Jul 13, 2013

Yup, your fine to go ahead. As far as graphics cards are concerned, theres no difference between Gen2 and Gen3 as long as the slot is at least 8x.