GPU in pcie 2.0 mode

[jareDrake13]

hi, i have a pny gtx 650, and gpu z reports that it is running in pci e 2.0 mode, and my mobo's box says it supports pci e 2.0/3.0, and my graphics card's box says it cando 3.0, but gpu z reports it is running at 1.1, and can support 2.0?!! I have an ivy bridge i3

 

[pyr0_m4n]

I'm confused. First you say it's running in 2.0 mode, then you say its running in 1.1 mode?

 

[terry4536]

Try reloading the latest nvidia drivers first. If that doesn't fix the issue, update your motherboard BIOS with the latest update.

 

[maxalge]

I'm confused. First you say it's running in 2.0 mode, then you say its running in 1.1 mode?

Yes gpu's downclock at idle. That's natural.

Use gpuz click on the ? next to the pcie info and run the render test your pcie slot will jump to it's highest setting.

Ivy i3's are limited to 2.0 specs, you need i5 or higher i think for 3.0.

In real world the jump from 2.0 to 3.0 is like 1~2%. So it doesn't even matter.

 

[jareDrake13]

I'm confused. First you say it's running in 2.0 mode, then you say its running in 1.1 mode?

I'm confused. First you say it's running in 2.0 mode, then you say its running in 1.1 mode?

Yes gpu's downclock at idle. That's natural.

Use gpuz click on the ? next to the pcie info and run the render test your pcie slot will jump to it's highest setting.
oh, thanks, it's not that the performance was lackluster's, it just made me wonder, it's the 1st pc i built, and i'm happy with the performance!

Ivy i3's are limited to 2.0 specs, you need i5 or higher i think for 3.0.