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PCI-Express Slot

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PCI-Express Slot
« on: November 22, 2010, 10:20:30 pm »
I have a pci express controller card that does not perform well in the X1 slot. Is it ok to install it into the X16 slot which is normally for gpu?

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Re: PCI-Express Slot
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2010, 10:19:36 am »
Yes any PCIE slot should accept any PCIE card that physically fit into the slot.
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