Is my PCI-E X16 2.0 slot backwards compatible with a 3.0 card?

[imback]

PC SPECS + MOTHERBOARD SPECS:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03364037

Will the card fit?

 

[DjDafiDak]

Yes, you could use a 3.0 card on a 2.0 pci-e slot, it will just run at 2.0.
the performence drop is close to none and would be 3-4 frames at most.
but you didnt specify what card you would be using, and make sure ur psu is strong enough for ur new card.

 

[imback]

Yes, you could use a 3.0 card on a 2.0 pci-e slot, it will just run at 2.0.
the performence drop is close to none and would be 3-4 frames at most.
but you didnt specify what card you would be using, and make sure ur psu is strong enough for ur new card.

EVGA gtx 650 ti boost 2gb
coolermaster 500 watt PSU

 

[DjDafiDak]

Yes, you could use a 3.0 card on a 2.0 pci-e slot, it will just run at 2.0.
the performence drop is close to none and would be 3-4 frames at most.
but you didnt specify what card you would be using, and make sure ur psu is strong enough for ur new card.

EVGA gtx 650 ti boost 2gb
coolermaster 500 watt PSU

you should have no problems, ur psu is strong enough.