What is a x16 lane graphics slot

[terell85]

Hello,
i just bought a VisionTek Radeon 5450 1GB PCI DDR3 Express BB2 Graphics Card (900358) and it doesnt fit into the slot it is to big

 

[horaciopz]

This is how PCI express Looks like.

http://www.sinologic.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/pciback456.jpg

Theres 2 kind of PCI express, one that is Long x16 for Video Cards, and one that is short at x1 which normally is used for audio or wirless internet adapters. Maybe you should look for a PCIexpress x16 slot as in the picture before to try to atemp install a Video card in another slot, look carefully! You can damage your comonents.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Actually I think you may have an Agp slot, what model is your motherboard?
Moto