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How do i check if i have a PCIe 1.0 or 2.0 available?
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The title basicly asks the question, so can i have some help?
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Option #1 - open the side window of your case and check yourself. There will usually be labeling above the PCIE slot. But a good rule of thumb is if you purchased within 3-4 years ago, a standard PCIE 2.1 slot should be available.

Option #2 - Google your MOBO part number, click on manufacturer site, scroll down and check yourself.
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Ok thanks for the help
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what is the name of your mobo?

EDIT: Ignore me I didnt read generations reply
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I really do hate asking so many questions, but does a PCI-E x 16 count as a standard PCI-E 2.1 slot? I checked up my Motherboard number and it told me i had that as one of my free slots.
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shadow1 wrote I really do hate asking so many questions, but does a PCI-E x 16 count as a standard PCI-E 2.1 slot? I checked up my Motherboard number and it told me i had that as one of my free slots.


Yes. That's what you want, even if you end purchasing Nvidia's 6___ series or AMD's 7___ series.
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Ok Thank you for all of the help generations, i really appreciate it.
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