How to know if PCI-e x16 slot is working?

chardm

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Recently my old GPU (Asus en210) died, so I am now running a integrated gpu Intel GMA 3100. When i was planning to upgrade my GPU, I look for my PCIe x16 slot version so i downloaded GPU Z. But in GPU Z, the bus interface shows only PCI. I wondered that my PCIE is also now defective.

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While the PC is running, I connect a small chassis fan to the PSU peripheral, then a saw a small spark on the video card near the pcie slot (this is when i decided that the gpu is dead), then the pc shuts off. Then im running now with the integrated video card. I know its my terrible mistake that i connected the fan when the PC is on, and now im afraid my pci e slot isnt working.

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Btw, my other pc relevant specs:
ASUS P5KPL-AM Mobo
Intel dual core e5200 3.1ghz OCed CPU
4gb ddr2 RAM.
 
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Well,since you've said that you doubt if the slot would work for you saw some sparks out of it,you'd best confirm its working,using a GPU. Try to get a GPU from one of your friends,and check it on your PCI-E slot.That should confirm things. :)

dannylivesforher

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Well,since you've said that you doubt if the slot would work for you saw some sparks out of it,you'd best confirm its working,using a GPU. Try to get a GPU from one of your friends,and check it on your PCI-E slot.That should confirm things. :)
 
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