1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Peripherals Can you plug a PCIe x1 card into a x16 slot?

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by neocleous, 17 Oct 2011.

  1. neocleous

    neocleous Minimodder

    Joined:
    12 Feb 2002
    Posts:
    666
    Likes Received:
    2
    Hi all,

    As the title says can you put a PCIe x1 card into a x16 slot?

    I have an old Asus A8N32 Deluxe that is running my Windows Home Server and I need to add a few more SATA ports but only the X16 slots are free.

    I believe the answer is yes its doable but I would like some reassurance from some one that has done it before I risk frying a perfectly good system with a £15 SATA card.

    Thanks
     
    neocleous, 17 Oct 2011
    #1
  2. GeorgeK

    GeorgeK Swinging the banhammer Super Moderator

    Joined:
    18 Sep 2010
    Posts:
    8,705
    Likes Received:
    515
    Yes - not a problem... I've got a x1 sound card in a x16 slot

    Sent from Bittech Android app
     
    GeorgeK, 17 Oct 2011
    #2
  3. neocleous

    neocleous Minimodder

    Joined:
    12 Feb 2002
    Posts:
    666
    Likes Received:
    2
    Excellent thank you
     
    neocleous, 17 Oct 2011
    #3
  4. daverobson08

    daverobson08 What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    21 May 2011
    Posts:
    186
    Likes Received:
    40
    You can put a x16 card into a x1 slot with a bit of jiggery pokery
     
    daverobson08, 18 Oct 2011
    #4
  5. Blazza181

    Blazza181 SVM PLACENTA CASEI

    Joined:
    19 Apr 2011
    Posts:
    3,429
    Likes Received:
    329
    Well, that requires a lot of slicing of electricals.
     
    Blazza181, 18 Oct 2011
    #5
  6. TaRkA DaHl

    TaRkA DaHl Modder

    Joined:
    15 Mar 2011
    Posts:
    1,702
    Likes Received:
    175
    Not slicing of electricals, just the plastics that surround them :)
     
    TaRkA DaHl, 18 Oct 2011
    #6

Share This Page