Can a PCI Express 3 card be used in a 2 slot?

Discussion in 'Graphics Cards & Displays' started by 1031982, Jul 4, 2013.

  1. 1031982

    1031982 Just Started

    It's a simple question, and I can't seem to find an answer. Unfortantelly, I need to know ASAP as I need to replace my burned out video card.

    Can a PCI Express 3 card be used in a PCI Express 2 slot?
     
  2. ZuePhok

    ZuePhok Just Started

    yes it can. it's backward compatible.

    I had a geforce 660 that worked just fine in my previous system (x58, pcie 2)
     
  3. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Yeah, like ZuePhok said, PCIe 3.0 is backward compatible.
     

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