Can you use an older pcie graphics card in new Mobo

[link47]

Hi all, i received my new motherboard the asus P8Z68 v-pro with all my other components (CPU, Ram ect)i was wanting to put my older graphics card (PCIe x1) into it as a temporary GPU but the PCIe ports on the motherboard support x16 speeds. will the new motherboard be able to support the older graphics card?

 

[koolman007]

what is the make and model of your vga card ?

 

[link47]

its a ATI Radion HD 3350,

 

[link47]

sorry my mistake its the HD 3850, 1gb

 

[link47]

what is the make and model of your vga card ?

its a ATI Radion HD 3850

 

[koolman007]

have you tried using the motherboard's built in hdmi/dvi option? If not, then i would suggest you do so to avoid any damage to the motherboard.

 

[link47]

have you tried using the motherboard's built in hdmi/dvi option? If not, then i would suggest you do so to avoid any damage to the motherboard.

what try using the onboard without any graphics card in at all?

 

[koolman007]

yes, that motherboard has got built in graphics chip so you can plug in your monitor directlly without needing a dedicated VGA.

 

[4745454b]

You should be fine with the 3850. It won't harm anything to use it. (assuming the 3850 isn't broken.)