if a graphics card asks for PCI Express x16 slot, can i use it in PCI Express x1 slot? will it affect the performance?
2007-05-30 21:37:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anish Saha 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
NO you can't, they're different physically and logically.
2007-05-30 21:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by Harrison H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u cant PCI x16 slot is bigger than the PCI x1 so u cannot use it in pci x1 slot. moreover u will be damaging the card
u can buy a graphics card for pci x1 slot
2007-05-31 04:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by ♠The Boss♠ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't substitute a PCI Express X16 graphics card. years ago they made PCI graphics cards but they are more than likely not compatible anymore, and are underpowered by 2 years ago's standard.
2007-05-31 04:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by kettlecheese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah its different... you can clearly see that they are different sizes.
2007-05-31 04:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋