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ashking92   03-12-2009 at 04:21:10 PM

I am wondering if it is possible to remove a PCI-E x1 port from my computer and replace it with a PCI-E x16 port from another computer as my computer has a header large enough to fit it although do not have a clue how to remove the ports to swap them over.. please help :)

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ashking92   03-12-2009 at 04:39:06 PM
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This is the Computer which i am looking to put the port into:

 

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/4174/image000t.jpg

 

this is the computer which i am looking to take it out of:

 

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/1267/image001q.jpg

 

Sorry about the Quality :/


Message edited by ashking92 on 03-12-2009 at 04:39:43 PM
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zipzoomflyhigh   03-12-2009 at 04:44:39 PM
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Your kidding right?

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scrumhalf   03-12-2009 at 06:08:51 PM
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That's not even close to possible. Replace the motherboard if you need a x16 slot.

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ashking92   03-13-2009 at 01:56:35 AM
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seen
... or ive been looking up you can buy x1 - x16 adaptors for £20 might have to invest.. sorry for wasting your time guys


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EAZY-E   03-13-2009 at 11:24:21 PM
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An Adapter!?!?! Im sorry dude, but it just. doesn't.work.like.that.
Even if you where to somehow able to replace the slot (impossible) its not like the motherboard is gonna have the hardware to support it. Its the equivalent of cutting the socket of an American appliance an replacing it with a European one. Sure it will fit, but the results will be less than pleasant. ;) . Im sure you have a reason for not doing so, but why don't you just put (insert pci-eX16 card here) into the computer with the x16 slot? or just switch the mobos?

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rangers   03-13-2009 at 11:29:30 PM
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you can cut the back bit of the slot if you want to put a 16x card in it but it will work at 1x speed, so it will be starved of bandwidth but it will work

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boudy   03-13-2009 at 11:37:09 PM
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Sorry buddy, your out of luck here. They may both be PCI-Express, but they are not interchangeable....though that would be a nice feature....oops sorry, no it just doesn't work that way.

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orangegator   03-13-2009 at 11:48:58 PM
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Sure you can. You just need a a chisel, hammer, pliers, and some super glue to swap them. Go for it an let us know how it works out. :D :lol:

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