kof2000 New Member Sep 23, 2004 #1 what i'm saying is you can't use a pci express graphic card on a regular pci slot right? they're different pins? since it wont be awhile to upgrade the MB since the price for those MB are pretty steep.
what i'm saying is you can't use a pci express graphic card on a regular pci slot right? they're different pins? since it wont be awhile to upgrade the MB since the price for those MB are pretty steep.
4 4W4K3 VIP Member Sep 23, 2004 #2 i thought it was compatible. but if not i also heard that they are making adapters....you might be able to get one with the card i dunno.
i thought it was compatible. but if not i also heard that they are making adapters....you might be able to get one with the card i dunno.
Lorand <b>VIP Member</b> Sep 23, 2004 #3 There are some hybrid PCI-Express/legacy PCI slots in which you can use both types of cards:
Praetor Administrator Staff member Sep 23, 2004 #5 PCI express is still in its infancy ... not quite time for an upgrade yet
Z ZER0X VIP Member Sep 25, 2004 #6 My GFX card is PCI express, but I have normal PCI slots on my motherboard, and it works fine
