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Quick GPU/Mobo compatibility question

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  • GPUs
  • PCI
  • Compatibility
  • Motherboards
  • Graphics
Last response: in Graphics & Displays
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October 15, 2013 9:26:52 PM

I am about ready to buy the GIGABYTE GV-R797TO-3GD Radeon HD 7970 GHz , however my motherboard is the ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 AMD 870.

Seems the GPU is asking for PCI 3.0 x16 while my motherboard only has PCI 2.0 x16.

Are they compatible together? Will there be any bottle necking? Please mention how sure you are as well. Thank you!

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a c 491 V Motherboard
October 15, 2013 9:33:10 PM

you wont have any issues or bottleneck on the gpu parts. most new gpu cant max out the pci 2.0 bus speed yet.
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October 15, 2013 9:37:43 PM

Thank you for the speedy answer!
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a b V Motherboard
October 15, 2013 9:53:57 PM

Ah jeez, you can get it for $60 less for two more days, but I'm too late.
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