D dominoy2k1 Member Contributor : 02 1500 4x4, mp3 Aug 12, 2011 #1 i need a video card and my motherboard has pci express slot. so is a video card pci express 2.0 compatible or can i only use pci express?
i need a video card and my motherboard has pci express slot. so is a video card pci express 2.0 compatible or can i only use pci express?
S samsavell Member : 2011 Mazda 2 Sport Aug 16, 2011 #2 You should be able to use a 2.0 card if your motherboard has a 1.0/1.1 slot. You just won't be getting the full benefits of a 2.0 card (higher data transfer rates.) But it will still function as it should in most cases.
You should be able to use a 2.0 card if your motherboard has a 1.0/1.1 slot. You just won't be getting the full benefits of a 2.0 card (higher data transfer rates.) But it will still function as it should in most cases.
