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Graphics PCI 3.0 GPU on a PCI 2.0 motherboard?

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by B1GBUD, 23 Jan 2013.

  1. B1GBUD

    B1GBUD ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Accidentally Funny

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    As title suggests, I'm looking at picking up a GTX660 Ti for my PC. I have an Asus P5Q Pro Turbo that supports PCI 2.0. Will I have any problems with this? will the lack of bandwidth compared to a PCI 3.0 mobo even be noticeable?

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    Bud
     
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  2. mrMonkeyChunks

    mrMonkeyChunks EVGA Cheesecake

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    I went from using 2 670s on a PCI 2.0 mobo to a PCI 3.0 mobo and didn't notice any real differences in games. you may gain a few point in benchmarks however.

    As for compatibility, the PCI 3.0 cards are fully backwards compatible with 2.0 motherboards.
     
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  3. GeorgeK

    GeorgeK Swinging the banhammer Super Moderator

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    Tests have been done to try to see if there's any difference and there isn't...
     
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  4. B1GBUD

    B1GBUD ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Accidentally Funny

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    Thanks mrMonkeyChunks & GeorgeK, you've confirmed what I suspected. + Rep
     
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