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Can 3.0 based graphic cards fit into 2.0 slots.

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Start date Apr 4, 2016

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merowland01

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Apr 4, 2016

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I have been looking into replacement graphic cards and newer graphic cards are rated for 3.0, but can they be used in 2.0 x16 slots?

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PCIe slots are backwards compatible, you can do it, however, you will suffer some performance drawbacks.

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rgd1101

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Apr 4, 2016

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yes

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PCIe slots are backwards compatible, you can do it, however, you will suffer some performance drawbacks.

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Like what? I haven't seen anything of note.

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