PCI Express2
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PCI Express2
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?
Re: PCI Express2
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.
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
Hi country boy,
As .Griff points out you'll be ok.
Some light reading...........
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3767
As .Griff points out you'll be ok.
Some light reading...........
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3767
All my best learning experiences start with a problem I need to solve.
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Re: PCI Express2
'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
I don't suppose you'd like to recommend a motherboard (1125) for an Intel Core 5 while you're at it
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1125?!? Do you mean 1156 (as in LGA1156) ?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
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
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.
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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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 -
This is my i5 machine that I put together recently -
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Nice one .Griff.............wish I was on your budget
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