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can we install pci-e 1x card in pci-e 4x or 8x or x16

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nithinmohantk
nithinmohantk Original post #1
Apr 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Hi i have a doubt..

can we install pci-e 1x card in pci-e 4x or 8x or x16 slots.
shift
shift #2
Apr 16, 2008 at 9:32 PM
no, speed dont match
shantanu
shantanu #3
Apr 16, 2008 at 10:53 PM
no you cannot !