pci express backward compatible or not?

[kof2000]

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.

 

[4W4K3]

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]

There are some hybrid PCI-Express/legacy PCI slots in which you can use both types of cards:

 

[4W4K3]

very kewl.

 

[Praetor]

PCI express is still in its infancy ... not quite time for an upgrade yet

 

[ZER0X]

My GFX card is PCI express, but I have normal PCI slots on my motherboard, and it works fine