what is PCI-E 2.0?

ILPX · 07-12-2009, 11:20 PM

okay...im looking for a graphics card for my gateway DX series computer. here is the graphics card im looking at. in the specs for the card it says bus type PCI-E 2.0 ... now in my computer i know i have a PCI-E x16 slot and a PCI-E x1 slot...what is this PCI-E 2.0 and will this graphics card fit in my computer. need more information ill be glade to give it.

dai · 07-13-2009, 12:31 AM

it fits the 16x slot
2.0 is the new standard which is faster than 1.0
a 2.0 card is supposed to be backwards compatible to ver 1.0 these days

if you are switching from onboard you most likely will have to upgrade the psu so allow for this in your cost calculations

upgrade to what depends on the card that you choose

ILPX · 07-13-2009, 12:34 AM

how would i tell if my x-16 slot is 1.0 or 2.0 and if it is 1.0 would it work with this card... here

dai · 07-13-2009, 12:53 AM

look at the m/b specs if it does not list it as 2.0 then assume it is 1.0

your psu will need to be here to run it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w

ILPX · 07-13-2009, 12:57 AM

how much would the x-16 card affect the overall graphics quality or performance

what is a psu?

Phædrus2401 · 07-13-2009, 01:33 AM

PSU = Power Supply Unit. It's the part that takes power from your wall socket and turns it into power the computer can use, and is one of the most important parts in a desktop computer. You need a high quality power supply with a decent wattage to power high-power video cards. For a 9800GT you're looking at a Corsair 550VX or comparable Seasonic/PC Power & Cooling/OCZ power supply.

Switching from onboard graphics to a 9800GT will be like night and day. The 9800GT doesn't really need PCIe 2.0, so whichever you have is fine.

ILPX · 07-13-2009, 10:57 AM

okay...thanks about the psu would this one work?

makinu1der2 · 07-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILPX

okay...thanks about the psu would this one work?

That PSU is low quality. You will need a quality PSU to go with this system.

Put a few more $'s . The one link by dai is an excellent choice

07-12-2009, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
ILPX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MS, USA Posts: 4 OS: Vista x64 sp1	what is PCI-E 2.0? okay...im looking for a graphics card for my gateway DX series computer. here is the graphics card im looking at. in the specs for the card it says bus type PCI-E 2.0 ... now in my computer i know i have a PCI-E x16 slot and a PCI-E x1 slot...what is this PCI-E 2.0 and will this graphics card fit in my computer. need more information ill be glade to give it.

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dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: what is PCI-E 2.0? it fits the 16x slot 2.0 is the new standard which is faster than 1.0 a 2.0 card is supposed to be backwards compatible to ver 1.0 these days if you are switching from onboard you most likely will have to upgrade the psu so allow for this in your cost calculations upgrade to what depends on the card that you choose __________________

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,825 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: what is PCI-E 2.0? PSU = Power Supply Unit. It's the part that takes power from your wall socket and turns it into power the computer can use, and is one of the most important parts in a desktop computer. You need a high quality power supply with a decent wattage to power high-power video cards. For a 9800GT you're looking at a Corsair 550VX or comparable Seasonic/PC Power & Cooling/OCZ power supply. Switching from onboard graphics to a 9800GT will be like night and day. The 9800GT doesn't really need PCIe 2.0, so whichever you have is fine. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

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ILPX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MS, USA Posts: 4 OS: Vista x64 sp1	Re: what is PCI-E 2.0? okay...thanks about the psu would this one work?