Are video cards backwards compatible?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by jefflbi, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. jefflbi

    jefflbi Private First Class

    Specifically, my mobo has 2 PCIe 2.0x16 slots. I would like to know if a card that specifies PCIe 3.0x16 will work on my mobo. I'm looking to upgrade my video card, but not my whole system just yet.

    Thanks!
     
  2. jefflbi

    jefflbi Private First Class

    Thanks so much for the reply, I was hoping they would be. It's just that now, I'll be spending a lot more money on a video card! ;)
     

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