I am goin to buy a video card but i don't know what PCIe is my mobo has PCIe 1.1 or PCIe2 ?

Question

my mobo is Asus P5W DH and is it PCIe 1.1 one PCIe2 ..
and if i buy a PCIe2 and use it on PCIe 1.1 solt will the card gives me whole 100% output or is it going be less due that card is V2 but mobo is v1.1 ,.....have a look at this site says dosent matter whihc PCIe1 u have on your MOBO it will work 100%
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCIE#PCI_Express_2.0

and how can i find out if my mobo has PCIe 1.1 or 2 ..its ASUS P5W dh ...

Answer 1

The first place you should check is your manual for your motherboard, then if you can't find the information you want check out the manufacturers web site, http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=1&model=1198&l1=3&l2=11&l3=0, it doesn't say which version but if you look at the chipset and look it up you will see its PCIe 1.1, http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/975x/index.htm

Answer 2

Your board has the PCIe x16 slot . however an older board it nevertheless works. the a million.a million, 2.0, 2.a million in basic terms verify with the pass accessible fee which for the main section does not consequence the overall performance of the cardboard so your 550Ti will artwork high-quality. of direction you desire sufficient ram and a powerful CPU to maintain up with the enjoying cards means and of direction a PSU with 6 pin connector able to using it.