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11/9/12 at 3:05pm
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im not sure if this goes here or not. sorry if it doesnt. didnt seem to see a "motherboard" forum.

will a PCI express X1 fit into a X8 or X16 PCI slot? i mean, im sure it will fit, but does it run correctly?

thanks for all the help guys
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post #2 of 13
11/9/12 at 3:08pm
yes it will work
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11/9/12 at 3:09pm
It definitely will. It's going backwards that is sometimes questionable, like cutting the slot on a X1 and fitting a X16 card in there. Sure it works sometime, although with limited bandwidth. Should you try it...guess it depends on how risky you are. But yes, a X1 (small connector) will totally work. Just make sure it's not a PCI. PciE only!
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post #4 of 13
11/9/12 at 3:11pm
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It definitely will. It's going backwards that is sometimes questionable, like cutting the slot on a X1 and fitting a X16 card in there. Sure it works sometime, although with limited bandwidth. Should you try it...guess it depends on how risky you are. But yes, a X1 (small connector) will totally work. Just make sure it's not a PCI. PciE only!

DONT CUT THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!! HORRIBLE IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11/9/12 at 3:12pm
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DONT CUT THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!! HORRIBLE IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It works if you're careful
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11/9/12 at 3:14pm
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It works if you're careful

And in the process, void your warrenty instantly rolleyes.gif
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11/9/12 at 3:14pm
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It works if you're careful



so i should cut a second 680 to fit in my X1 slot for sli? biggrin.gif
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so i should cut a second 680 to fit in my X1 slot for sli? biggrin.gif
For the sake of science, do it! (Click to show)
be sure to post some pictures, we'll take care of the popcorn tongue.gif

The other way round you're fine. I was running a Xonar Essence PCIE x1 in a x8 slot without issues.
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And in the process, void your warrenty instantly rolleyes.gif

It's a risk you'll have to take
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so i should cut a second 680 to fit in my X1 slot for sli? biggrin.gif

doh.gif

You don't cut the card.

You cut the slot on the motherboard if it's blocked.
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11/9/12 at 3:33pm
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It's a risk you'll have to take
doh.gif
You don't cut the card.
You cut the slot on the motherboard if it's blocked.

i was making a joke
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