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Can I use a x8 pci express in a x16 pci express slot

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yes absolutely. The differential pairs can be configured in arrays of 1,4,8, and 16. The physical size of the slot doesn't matter. A card with only a single pair designed for a 1x slot can fit into a 4x,8x, or 16x slot. It will not latch in but it will work. The converse is also true if the card is physically altered. A Graphics card with a 16x connector will work in a 4x slot if it is cut and the firmware allows it.
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