Quick PCI Slot Compatibility Question

brad3n

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For a new PC I'm building the graphics card is PCI 2.1x16 while the slot on the motherboard is PCI 3.0x16. Will these work together?
 

Asuveroz

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It will work without any problem. PCI is backwards compatible. You also wont notice any difference in performance.