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PCI Express2

Postby country boy » Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:21 pm

I know someone can tell me...I am confused.(no comment). I have a PCI Express 2 Graphics card, I am buying a new motherboard and want to know if it's PCI Express X 16 is similar and will my card fit that slot?

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby .Griff. » Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:14 pm

It will be fine. x16 refers to the amount of lanes the slot on the motherboard will support.

2.0 refers to the PCI-E specification (memory/bandwidth) which most motherboards made in the last 3 years support.

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby Enrique » Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:25 pm

Hi country boy,
As .Griff points out you'll be ok.

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby country boy » Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:10 pm

'Cor....thanks Enrique (and Griff)...I'll sleep well tonight.
I don't suppose you'd like to recommend a motherboard (1125) for an Intel Core 5 while you're at it :think:

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby .Griff. » Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:29 pm

country boy wrote:'Cor....thanks Enrique (and Griff)...I'll sleep well tonight.
I don't suppose you'd like to recommend a motherboard (1125) for an Intel Core 5 while you're at it :think:
1125?!? Do you mean 1156 (as in LGA1156) ?

I could recommend loads of suitable motherboards but it ultimately depends on what you use the PC for and your budget.

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby country boy » Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:38 pm

can't believe I typed 1125!! I was considering this chappy:
http://www.appinformatica.com/placas-ba ... 8i5%29.php

I can get it in Malaga and it seems about the right price for my budget.

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby .Griff. » Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:47 pm

That should be fine. Most of the 1156 boards use the same P55 chipset anyway so there's little difference between them unless you're a serious gamer or into heavy overclocking where some of the more expensive boards have their advantages.

This is my i5 machine that I put together recently -

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Re: PCI Express2

Postby Enrique » Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:51 pm

Nice one .Griff.............wish I was on your budget :D
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Re: PCI Express2

Postby country boy » Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:07 pm

I think I'm aroused!!! :shock:


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