Will my RX 480 work with a PCI Express 2.0 slot?

[gamingmaster999999]

Hi, will the AMD RX 480 work with a PCI Express 2.0 slot?

 

[Gam3r01]

Yes. So long as its running at least in x8 mode, x16 preferable.

 

[gamingmaster999999]

Yes.

How?

 

[Gam3r01]

What do you mean by "how"? Just like any other card in a PCIe lane.

 

[gamingmaster999999]

Sorry for sounding like an idiot, but what does 8x and 16x mean in graphics cards

 

[gamingmaster999999]

Cards?

 

[Gam3r01]

That refers to the PCIe lane on the motherboard. In the specs it lists what each lane runs at, generally the first slot runs in x16 mode, and the second can run in x4 or x8 (both lanes would be x8 then).

 

[gamingmaster999999]

That refers to the PCIe lane on the motherboard. In the specs it lists what each lane runs at, generally the first slot runs in x16 mode, and the second can run in x4 or x8 (both lanes would be x8 then).

OK, thanks, I am new to pc building anyway.

 

[Gam3r01]

Its just something for clarity, if you put the card in the first slot you should have no issues.

 

[gamingmaster999999]

Actually,if my mobo is not compatible, I will get another one, but I am on a budget.

 

[gamingmaster999999]

I have a old gigabyte mobo anyway, so I may upgrade.....

 

[Flyfisherman]

Hi,
Please tell us Your computer specifications:
Motherboard: brand and model?
Processor: Brand and model?
Memory's?
Chassis: Brand and model?
Etc.
So that we can give some advice how and what to upgrade - and if its necessary.
Best Regards from Sweden

 

[Martell1977]

There is no compatibility issue, all PCIe standards are backwards compatible. meaning you cold run a PCIe 3.0 card on a PCIe 1.0 slot. The card will just run at the speed of the slot. I'm running a card that is PCIe 2.1 in a PCIe 1.1 slot in my old computer and it runs perfect, it just doesn't have the full speed it would if it had a matched slot. My current computer (in my sig) has a 3.0 card in a 2.0 slot, no issues, full speed for all intents and purposes.

 

[JWoody]

To clairify EVEN PCI-E x16 1.0 would even be more than enough bandwith for a "GTX TITAN P" there backward and forward compatible, and really 2.0 and 3.0 cant even be fully utilized as with PCI-E x16 1.0, the versions are mainly enhancements to ensure bandwitdth will never be too little provided that the slot conforms to PCI-E SIG standards.

 

[rean24]

Hi all , Even i am having the same doubt ,

Currently i am equipped with a " GA-880GA-UD3H " motther board. Here is the spec sheet " http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3425#sp "

I am planning to buy a Amd RX470 which uses a Pci-e 3.0 standard.

Can you please tell me if there is a compatibility issue and if not it will run slower , by how much slower.
will it be better for me to get a new mobo as well , or it should be fine.
I am planing to play game at 1080p and not 4k or VR.

Thanks

 

[Flyfisherman]

Hi.
I'm sorry for my late response.. I've been out riding MC for a while.
Do You still have a question about this, or?
Best regards from Sweden