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PCI and PCI-E compatability

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by AL3X, 30 Dec 2004.

  1. AL3X

    AL3X What's a Dremel?

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    I was wondering if it's possible to use f.ex. a Sound Blaster PCI card on a mainboard that only has PCI-E connectors?

    Or would I have to buy new cards for that?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    AL3X, 30 Dec 2004
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  2. alastor

    alastor Minimodder

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    Er...in short no, you'd have to buy new cards, when they eventually become available.

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    alastor, 30 Dec 2004
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  3. woodshop

    woodshop UnSeenly

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    Like the guy above said no you can't.
    Buy to add more
    I have yet to see a MoBo with PCI-E that did not still have at least 1 PCI slot still on it
     
    woodshop, 30 Dec 2004
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  4. AL3X

    AL3X What's a Dremel?

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    Hm..okay, thanks for the answers. I guess I'll just have to save up money then...
     
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  5. alastor

    alastor Minimodder

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    Well all is not lost. Like woodshop said, all of the 'current' (when they're ever available) Nf4 and Intel chipset boards that I've seen have at least one standard PCI slot
     
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