PCI-E3.0 (x16) Graphics Card in PCI 2.0 x16 slot possible?

[ptonjalken]

Hello,

My computer is in need of an upgrade, I am looking at some of these 3-4gb single gfx cards but unfortunately they require 3.0 PC Express slots where I only have a 2.0 16x.

I have heard in the past that the impact is not even noticable to the average person, but is this still the case with these newer cards that come out? I was thinking of updating the MoBo but my processer is a first gen i7 and I really cant afford to replace that aswell..

What do you guys think? Could I get away with a 3-4GB Single Gfx card to help my performance? Or is my computer going to chugg on it?

Some of the cards;

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4501135&Sku=E145-0675
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3693123&Sku=G458-0660

Thanks!
Alex

 

[Norlag]

Pcie is backwards compatible. You don't need a pcie 3.0 slot. The impact would be very minimal.

Those cards good but also consider amd's 7970, same price as that 470, often better performance.

 

[ptonjalken]

Pcie is backwards compatible. You don't need a pcie 3.0 slot. The impact would be very minimal.

Those cards good but also consider amd's 7970, same price as that 470, often better performance.

Thanks for the quick response, and I will definitely look into that card!

 

[ptonjalken]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632

Hows this one? Seems like its a good buy for it's buck right now?

 

[Norlag]

I would either get the gigabyte or sapphire vapor-x, if they are the same price where you live. I don't really like xfx's coolers, but it's your choice after all.

 

[ptonjalken]

I would either get the gigabyte or sapphire vapor-x, if they are the same price where you live. I don't really like xfx's coolers, but it's your choice after all.

http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=77601

such as this? Sapphire seem out of stock but gigabyte aren't. I see alot of negative reviews for XFX so I appreciate your suggestion.

 

[Norlag]

Yes that was what I was talking about. That seems to be the best deal on a reliable 7970 at this time.

 

[ptonjalken]

Yes that was what I was talking about. That seems to be the best deal on a reliable 7970 at this time.

Got that one, thanks again!

 

[xangyi]

Hello,

My computer is in need of an upgrade, I am looking at some of these 3-4gb single gfx cards but unfortunately they require 3.0 PC Express slots where I only have a 2.0 16x.

I have heard in the past that the impact is not even noticable to the average person, but is this still the case with these newer cards that come out? I was thinking of updating the MoBo but my processer is a first gen i7 and I really cant afford to replace that aswell..

What do you guys think? Could I get away with a 3-4GB Single Gfx card to help my performance? Or is my computer going to chugg on it?

Some of the cards;

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4501135&Sku=E145-0675
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3693123&Sku=G458-0660

Thanks!
Alex

I have read this morining that some of the GTX 680 690 range will not run in 3,0

 

[ptonjalken]

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