brad3n Reputable Apr 30, 2015 33 0 4,530 Jul 27, 2015 #1 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?
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?
Solution Rogue Leader Jul 27, 2015 Yes the slot is backwards compatible, and TBH the speed difference between 3.0 and 2.1 is negligible.
Yes the slot is backwards compatible, and TBH the speed difference between 3.0 and 2.1 is negligible.
Rogue Leader It's a trap! Moderator Dec 22, 2014 32,731 2,813 113,640 Jul 27, 2015 Solution #2 Yes the slot is backwards compatible, and TBH the speed difference between 3.0 and 2.1 is negligible. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Yes the slot is backwards compatible, and TBH the speed difference between 3.0 and 2.1 is negligible.
Asuveroz Distinguished Jun 2, 2013 406 1 18,965 Jul 27, 2015 #3 brad3n : 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? It will work without any problem. PCI is backwards compatible. You also wont notice any difference in performance. Upvote 0 Downvote
brad3n : 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? It will work without any problem. PCI is backwards compatible. You also wont notice any difference in performance.