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SeafoodPho   05-23-2008 at 11:10:58 PM

Can I a PCI Express x16 2.0 graphics card fit into a regular PCI Express x16 slot?

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jaydeejohn   05-23-2008 at 11:14:20 PM
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I think youre asking if a PCI2 can fit into a PCI 1? Yes it can, no problems

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SeafoodPho   05-23-2008 at 11:17:31 PM
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so lets say a EVGA 8800 GTS PCI Express x16 2.0 card can fit in a regular PCI Express x16 slot and still work eventhough it's huge and will take one PCI slot too?

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godless   05-23-2008 at 11:21:58 PM
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physically the slot is the same. the difference lies in bandwith, 2.0 has more.

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SeafoodPho   05-23-2008 at 11:21:32 PM
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DAM it I could of bought a 8800 instead of a 8600GT!

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BLACKSCI   05-23-2008 at 11:24:34 PM
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Although 16x still isnt fully utilized, so its a moot thing to worry about.

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godless   05-23-2008 at 11:27:55 PM
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then return it and get something better. like the 8800 you mentioned

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BLACKSCI   05-23-2008 at 11:42:21 PM
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agreed, i would to, 8600 isnt even half the card a 8800gt is.

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SeafoodPho   05-24-2008 at 04:56:05 AM
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it's too late for that...

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