PCI Express Video Card Backwards Compatible?

[tomthecarrot]

Hello. I am going to build my own computer, and I have chosen a motherboard that supports PCI Express video cards. I can't find many good PCI Express video cards, but I have found tons of PCI Express 2.0 cards. Are PCI Express 2.0 video cards backwards compatible with PCI Express video cards?

Thanks.

 

[hunter315]

Yes, 1.0 cards work in 2.0 slots and 2.0 cards work in 1.0 slots. The only issues you might encounter is the bandwidth bottle necking the card a little depending on the card.

 

[tomthecarrot]

Thanks so much!