Raid controler card interface compatability

[jdh649]

If i buy a pci x1 raid card can i insert it into a pci x16 slot (normally used for graphics cards) will it still work?

 

[Gatorbait]

most likely, yes... but what a waste of PCI-E x16 slot. You should by a x8 PCI-E raid card, at lease you would be using half.

 

[jdh649]

thanks, i just wanted to know if the different size cards will fit the different sized slots and still work.

 

[Gatorbait]

Please note, it will only work smaller card into larger slot, not the other way. (unless the connector is open at the end)