Does PCI express x16 2 0 card fit in PCI express x16 slot?

[tribal01]

can anyone clarify... I am running an HP pavillion Slimline s5703w, all ready have ordered the 400 watt PSU, now curious about the card to upgrade to... can a PCI express x16 2.0 work in a PCI express x16 slot on the board?

 

[mavroxur]

Yes, it will just run at the standard speed.

 

[benski]

Yes, 2.0 cards are backwards compatable in 1.0 slots.

 

[aevm]

400 watt PSU? That limits your choices of graphic card. What kind of card are you planning to get?

 

[4745454b]

You also have a slimline, so you'll need a half height/low profile card.

 

[tribal01]

400 watt PSU? That limits your choices of graphic card. What kind of card are you planning to get?

not exactly sure yet, but yeah.. has to be a low profile card I know, any suggestions? only lookin to play EVE online with it

 

[badtaylorx]

well for low pro this as just about as good as you can get
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127535
msi is a good company,,, and should play any game you want as long as you dont crank up your visuals......good luck

 

[4745454b]

Not even close badtaylor. This is the fastest LP card I saw on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261078

GTS450, currently out of stock. Fastest in stock card was this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127523

5670, $84 shipped, $54 after rebate. The 5670 is much faster then the GT430. (even the GT240 is faster gaming then the GT430)

The 5670 uses around 60W max, so if you have a weak PSU it might not be the best choice. If I remember this thread correctly you have a 400W, so you should be fine. If you had a weak 200W PSU, then the 5570 is a better choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102874

 

[tribal01]

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