M mcfly6464 Distinguished Apr 25, 2011 5 0 18,510 Apr 26, 2011 #1 Hello, Can I put a PCIE 2.1x16 graphics card in a 2.0x16 motherboard slot? Is there any harm in doing this or extra power required? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!
Hello, Can I put a PCIE 2.1x16 graphics card in a 2.0x16 motherboard slot? Is there any harm in doing this or extra power required? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!
shrkbay Distinguished Mar 8, 2011 1,216 0 19,360 Apr 26, 2011 #2 Yes, you can put a 2.1 card in 2.0 slot, this won't harm anything Upvote 0 Downvote
clarkjd Splendid Dec 7, 2005 6,486 34 28,490 Apr 26, 2011 #3 There might be issues if you tried to put a 2.1 card in an 1.0 slot, but 2.1 in a 2.0 should be good to go. Upvote 0 Downvote
There might be issues if you tried to put a 2.1 card in an 1.0 slot, but 2.1 in a 2.0 should be good to go.
photonboy Titan Jun 20, 2006 21,568 13 85,015 Apr 26, 2011 #4 You need only ensure your Power Supply can supply the proper power for the card. You don't NEED to know this, but here's more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCIE#PCI_Express_2.1 Upvote 0 Downvote
You need only ensure your Power Supply can supply the proper power for the card. You don't NEED to know this, but here's more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCIE#PCI_Express_2.1
shrkbay Distinguished Mar 8, 2011 1,216 0 19,360 Apr 26, 2011 #5 i was wondering, if there are any MBs with PCIe 2.1 slot :lol: Upvote 0 Downvote