Question on PCI-E

Koutei · 03-29-2009, 09:42 AM

Well I have a PCI-Express 1.0 (x16), and I need help to find a video card that would work on this slot... I've tried Google and most of the video cards where PCI-Express 2.0.

Also I have another question, is PC Wizard actually accurate?
On where it says Bus PCI-Express it says it's Version is 1.0.

Here's the link to my Motherboard's specifications :
http://support.packardbell.com/uk/it...n=818009580337

**emosun** · 03-29-2009, 05:47 PM

Since it's using an nvidia chipset you can install pci-e 2.0 cards in the 1.0 slot. Do you need a videocard for something?

BoT · 03-29-2009, 06:06 PM

PCI-E 2.0 is fully backward compatable. features reserved for PCI-E 2.0 will not work on a PCI-E x16 interface.
many PCI-E 2.0 cards have advanced power off and power down functions

Koutei · 03-30-2009, 12:00 PM

Well the main reason I need a graphics card is to mainly be able to play games on my computer. So because I already have a intergrated GeForce 7050 and a PCI-Express 1.0 will I be able to fit in a 2.0 Graphics Card?

BoT · 03-30-2009, 01:38 PM

yes, make sure it fits size wise thou. some of the bigger/ better cards are quiet large in size and length

Koutei · 03-30-2009, 02:36 PM

But I heard that "An important thing to note is that most video cards that are designed for 2.0 will NOT work in 1.0 slots."
So I'm actually planning to buy a GeForce in the 8000 or 9000 series but I'm not actually sure how big my slot is... do I have to open my computer or should I be able to fit it in a x16 1.0 slot?

BoT · 03-30-2009, 06:04 PM

the actual slot size is the same between PCI-E x16 and 2.0.
the cards itself however can be bigger. not to confuse you but that really only applies to the upper 9xxx (9800GTX and 9800GTX+) cards and the GTX2xx cards.

**emosun** · 03-31-2009, 02:19 AM

Make sure your getting a proper powersupply aswell. Oem systems have terrible stock powersupplies that will not be able to power high end cards.

03-29-2009, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Koutei Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows	Question on PCI-E Well I have a PCI-Express 1.0 (x16), and I need help to find a video card that would work on this slot... I've tried Google and most of the video cards where PCI-Express 2.0. Also I have another question, is PC Wizard actually accurate? On where it says Bus PCI-Express it says it's Version is 1.0. Here's the link to my Motherboard's specifications : http://support.packardbell.com/uk/it...n=818009580337 Last edited by Koutei; 03-29-2009 at 09:55 AM. Reason: More info.

03-29-2009, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,046 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Question on PCI-E Since it's using an nvidia chipset you can install pci-e 2.0 cards in the 1.0 slot. Do you need a videocard for something? __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

03-29-2009, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: earth Posts: 447 OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 My System	Re: Question on PCI-E PCI-E 2.0 is fully backward compatable. features reserved for PCI-E 2.0 will not work on a PCI-E x16 interface. many PCI-E 2.0 cards have advanced power off and power down functions __________________ MainStation: Q9450@3.6 \| ASUS P5Q-E \| OCZ Platinum 4x2Gb PC8500 \| eVGA GTX260 \| WD VRaptor

03-30-2009, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Koutei Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows	Re: Question on PCI-E Well the main reason I need a graphics card is to mainly be able to play games on my computer. So because I already have a intergrated GeForce 7050 and a PCI-Express 1.0 will I be able to fit in a 2.0 Graphics Card?

03-30-2009, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: earth Posts: 447 OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 My System	Re: Question on PCI-E yes, make sure it fits size wise thou. some of the bigger/ better cards are quiet large in size and length __________________ MainStation: Q9450@3.6 \| ASUS P5Q-E \| OCZ Platinum 4x2Gb PC8500 \| eVGA GTX260 \| WD VRaptor

03-30-2009, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Koutei Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows	Re: Question on PCI-E But I heard that "An important thing to note is that most video cards that are designed for 2.0 will NOT work in 1.0 slots." So I'm actually planning to buy a GeForce in the 8000 or 9000 series but I'm not actually sure how big my slot is... do I have to open my computer or should I be able to fit it in a x16 1.0 slot?

03-30-2009, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: earth Posts: 447 OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 My System	Re: Question on PCI-E the actual slot size is the same between PCI-E x16 and 2.0. the cards itself however can be bigger. not to confuse you but that really only applies to the upper 9xxx (9800GTX and 9800GTX+) cards and the GTX2xx cards. __________________ MainStation: Q9450@3.6 \| ASUS P5Q-E \| OCZ Platinum 4x2Gb PC8500 \| eVGA GTX260 \| WD VRaptor

03-31-2009, 02:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,046 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Question on PCI-E Make sure your getting a proper powersupply aswell. Oem systems have terrible stock powersupplies that will not be able to power high end cards. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list