Will PCI-E 3.0 x16 card work in PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot?

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So, i wanted to buy GTX 660 graphics card, and i wanted to know, if it will fit in my ASUS M5A78L-MLX3 motherboard.
 
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PCIe 2.0 × 16 have enough reliability and can transfer data at PCIe 3.0 slot speed. PCIe 3.0 × 16 graphics cards are straightforward compatible with PCIe 2.0 × 16 slot, no performance loss, no gaming lag. It will run smoothly. You will need a PSU PCIe power cable, so check this out also.