PCIe 2.0 vs PCIe 2.1


  1. FCVPI99
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    PCIe 2.0 vs PCIe 2.1


    ok so im looking for new vedio cards i have a GeForce 9500GT and i am seeing 2.0 and 2.1 PCIe will both work in my GA-P45-UD3P MB? or do i have to look at 2.0 cards only?
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  3. Ageeb
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    yes, PCIe 2.1 is backward compatible with 2.0 and 1.x
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  4. FCVPI99
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    ok cool which mean i CAN get a PCIe 2.1 card and put it in my PCIe 2.0 slot
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