Motherboard doesn't support PCIe 3.0.

CyberpowerPC07 · Jun 24, 2014

I was looking to upgrade my GPU, but I was concerned if I should get a new motherboard first. The card I was wanting is 3.0 and I only have 2.0.

http://shop.amd.com/us/All/Detail/GraphicCard/R9-280X-TDFD?SearchFacets=category%3AGraphic%20Card#Details

Thats the card.
Ive read that with only one card 2.0 should work fine, not exactly on this specific card. I need some other opinions.

TechyInAZ · Jun 24, 2014

Yes, any pcie 3.0 card is backwards compatible with pcie 2.0.

CyberpowerPC07 · Jun 24, 2014

TechyInAZ :

I realize this, but I was wondering if it would be better to get a new motherboard that supports 3.0 first? Or just get it if I ever want to xfire.

TechyInAZ · Jun 24, 2014

You can Xfire with pcie 2.0 I believe. Since I've seen gigabyte advertise 4 way sli including one of the 2.0 pcie slots.

CyberpowerPC07 · Jun 24, 2014

But you can't xfire two 3.0 cards on 2.0 slots, right? Sorry if this is basics, i'm new.

TechyInAZ · Jun 25, 2014

I believe you can but I would have to look it up.

Damn_Rookie · Jun 25, 2014

TechyInAZ :

You are correct, you can certainly crosssfire two 3.0 cards in two 2.0 x16 slots. The bare minimum you'd want to run the two cards is x8/x8 at 2.0 speeds (you can technically run crossfire using slots running at x4 speed, but I personally wouldn't).

CyberpowerPC07 · Jun 25, 2014

Damn_Rookie :

Thanks, I should be good to go then.

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