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Pci-e x16 va pci-e x8

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I'm about to order an asus xonar essence stx, but I just checked my case before placing the order and notice the the pci-e slot is behind my gtx 460, so it seems like I would have to move it to a pci-e x8 slot to fit the new sound card. Would there be a noticeable drop in performance in the x8 slot? Or did I overlook something, and I would be ok placing a pci-e x1 card into a larger slot?

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If your sound card is PCI-E X1, then you can use it in any size PCI-E slot. I've done it and havent had any issues. You wouldnt have to move your card.

Deemo13 said:
If your sound card is PCI-E X1, then you can use it in any size PCI-E slot. I've done it and havent had any issues. You wouldnt have to move your card.


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