I currently have a P5K Deluxe with an EVGA 8800 Ultra occupying the "main" x16 PCIe slot. I'm looking to purchase a secondary card to drive two other LCD's over DVI-D; however, I'm a bit confused regarding PCIe x16 cards. That is, every single 8-series card seems to be "x16", whereas the remaining slot on P35 motherboards is a x16 slot (that is electrically a x4 slot).
Basically, I'm wondering if an 8-series card will even function in a "fake" x16 slot (since it's electrically only a x4 slot) or if I'm required to purchase a x1-x4, or plain PCI video card.
Thanks!
Basically, I'm wondering if an 8-series card will even function in a "fake" x16 slot (since it's electrically only a x4 slot) or if I'm required to purchase a x1-x4, or plain PCI video card.
Thanks!