Second half of my GPU (5970) running @x1 instead of @x16?

JustJoshing

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I've been looking for an answer to my bus interface issue on my 5970. On the first half of my card its running @x16 2.0 but on my second half it's only running @x1 2.0, even under load. Should they both be running @x8 or is this normal? Thanks.

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Oh no. The first half says what speed your PCI-Express slot is capable of maximum. The second half says the current speed. When there is no need for higher bandwidth, the PCI-Express slows down which is perfectly normal. Try to run some benchmark (like Heaven) in windowed mode and monitor bandwidth at the same time. It should go to higher numbers.
Oh no. The first half says what speed your PCI-Express slot is capable of maximum. The second half says the current speed. When there is no need for higher bandwidth, the PCI-Express slows down which is perfectly normal. Try to run some benchmark (like Heaven) in windowed mode and monitor bandwidth at the same time. It should go to higher numbers.
 
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Hmm... What motherboard do you have?