Question Thunderbolt compatible?

[GeePee95]

I have an HP Omen 870-119 desktop. The expansion slots listed for the Odense2-S m/b are

• One PCI-E (GEN 3) x16 socket
• One PCI-E (GEN 3) x1 socket

Would this be compatible with a Gigabyte GC-Titan Ridge Thunderbolt expansion card? It needs a PCIe x 4 slot?

 

[Shektron]

Well, your PC obviously doesn't seem to have a PCI-E x4 slot, so no, it wouldn't be compatible - you don't have the proper slot to install it into.

 

[GeePee95]

Thanks for confirming (and so quick!). Is there anything I could do to make this work with my PC?

 

[TJ Hooker]

Doubtful. Why do you want/need a TB3 connector?

 

[GeePee95]

I need to create a Thunderbolt port in order to connect a UA Apollo Audio Interface (windows 10)

 

[TJ Hooker]

That add in card says it requires a thunderbolt header on the motherboard, which I doubt yours has.

 

[GeePee95]

Ok. So its a no-go. Thanks for saving me a ton of grief.

 

[Shektron]

Thanks for confirming (and so quick!). Is there anything I could do to make this work with my PC?

Nope, your PCI-E slots are pretty much what you get, maybe try finding a converter that uses a PCI-e x1 slot instead, if any exist.