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by Jimmy328
Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: AMD Radeon and FirePro Forum
Topic: “PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”
Replies: 6
Views: 4108

Re: “PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”

After some research, I've decided to return the 2 HD 2600's and go with one high-end card. I ready to buy today after some feedback. (Am I allowed to paste the WEB site of where I want to purchase or is this a violation?) I have my video card selection narrowed down to 5 cards; all are within my pri...
by Jimmy328
Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:33 am
Forum: New Members Please Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 11
Views: 5424

Hello Everyone

Live in Pompano Beach, FL. I was a network engineer for 15 years, got bored with it, went to nursing school, now a registered nurse in the ER.
Hobbies: computers, muscle cars, body/engine work, skydiving, SCUBA diving, gardening.

Jim
by Jimmy328
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: AMD Radeon and FirePro Forum
Topic: “PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”
Replies: 6
Views: 4108

Re: “PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”

It makes sense to keep the 2 standard PCIe x 16 video boards I have. The newer MOBO's with PCIe 2.0 x 16 are backwards compatible.
Thanks all for your suggestions.
Jim
by Jimmy328
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: AMD Radeon and FirePro Forum
Topic: “PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”
Replies: 6
Views: 4108

“PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”

Is there much performance difference between “PCIe 2.0 x 16” and a standard “PCIe x 16”? I just purchased two Sapphire HD 2600XT, standard PCIe x 16, that will be used in crossfire mode. My MB, Gigabyte P35-DQ6, has failed and I need to buy a new MB which will have a PCIe 2.0 x 16. Is it worth sendi...