pci-e slot (2.0 / 8800gt)

does it matter if i install it in the top or bottom slot?
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top is the right answer
send it to me for inspection
it might, depends on your mobo
asus maximus formula se (2 pci 2.0 slots @ 16x speed)
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in that case it probably doesn't matter, this info should be in your mobo manual.
Parent
thanks for the info (i currently have it installed in the bottom slot, not experiencing any problems :p but maybe top is faster or something)
Parent
since the slots are equal of speed it probably doesn't matter, you can try the top one just to be sure. If that doesn't make a difference i would pick the one where the has the most airflow.
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just see where the airflow is the best to cool the card.
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i'm getting that card in a few days, p5b mobo
doesnt matter i think?
edit: i have a 7600gs in the top slot now, if i leave it in one of both cards wont work right?
lol p5b has only 1 PCI-e x16 slot, you have to take the other one out
Parent
hm, apparently it has

why are the other 3 PCI express 1x slots for then?
audiocardz n stuf ?
Parent
yes, networkcards, audiocards , TV-cards, raidcontrollers. You only will see 2 pci-e x16 slots on motherboards which are used for SLI or something.
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bottom, more joy, less exercise
quite funny.

not.
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kewl quotes u got :OOOOOOOOO
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Doesn't matter, the 8x / 16x performance difference is neglectable.
noob
omg shame on you
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