Pci-e 3.0 Vs Pci 2.0

[rean24]

Hi all , Even i am having the same doubt ,

Currently i am equipped with a " GA-880GA-UD3H " motther board. Here is the spec sheet " http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3425 " <<- updated link

I am planning to buy a Amd RX470 which uses a Pci-e 3.0 standard.

Can you please tell me if there is a compatibility issue and if not it will run slower , by how much slower.
will it be better for me to get a new mobo as well , or it should be fine.
I am planing to play game at 1080p and not 4k or VR.

Thanks

i think a question like this was solved before , please dont get mad , i just dont know what to do and i am runnign out of time to decide should i buy it or not..

 

[DillonJ3K]

First off the link you provided is invalid. Secondly, Pcie 3.0 devices can be used on pcie 2.0 no problem, There wont be any loss of performance using a rx 470 on a pcie 2.0 x16 slot.

 

[13thmonkey]

^ Agreed, there was analysis done on GTX980's I think, anyway something more powerful than a 470, and it showed no issues.