PCIe 2.0 requirements

[boardsportsrule]

Okay, forgive me if i am overlooking something, but i am really trying to figure out more about this PCIe 2.0 thing. I see the new ATI cards require it(do they really, or is it more of a "suggested" requirement?) but i can rarely find it listed on a motherboard. i found 3 on newegg for core2duo cpu's... i know that most *new* motherboards can use these video cards, but how do i go about checking? i am mainly interested if a motherboard with a VIA PT890 north bridge can use them. Thanks!


*edit* after doing more seaches on [H] it looks like the PCIe2.0 requirement is B.S. and not really required. it is merely supported, which is not really nessesary( AGP 4X->8X...) but some day may be good. so i can use my motherboard...correct?!

 

[Master_Pain]

you are correct sir, pci-e 2.0 cards will pop right into a pci-e x16 slot.

 

[pazhman]

It works with 1.1. I'm not sure about 1.0.