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PostPosted: Sat, 09 May 2009 17:15:18    Post Subject: PCI x4 Slot Reply with quote View Single Post

Im going to be getting the Gigabyte X58 UD4P and it comes with a PCI x4 slot that is open ended. What exactly does that mean?? What kinda of cards can be used in that?? Can people link to any examples thanks Smile
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PostPosted: Sun, 10 May 2009 04:06:35    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

it's not pci x4 but rather pciex 4x. This is just like your x16 slot PCIE for your video card. This slot is meant to be used with pcie expansion cards like tv tuner, raid cards, etc.

PCIe expansion cards are designed that a 16x slot is compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 cards. So by havnig it x4 lane, you can put x1 or x4 cards in it.
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PostPosted: Sun, 10 May 2009 05:22:12    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

Thanks, why is the card "open ended"?? Because if it only fits x1 and x4 cards then it doesnt need to have an open end?? Does it?
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PostPosted: Sun, 10 May 2009 14:23:11    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

mmh, I just check the picture of the mobo. I cannot be certain why is it open ended. I have a feeling that potentailly it will allow you to install larger card without being blocked. it would be best if you double check with giga to see why is that the case.
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PostPosted: Sun, 10 May 2009 14:25:03    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

Oki doki will do. Its gopod to know i can use the x16 slits for all cards though Smile
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PostPosted: Sat, 16 May 2009 13:48:55    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

If you run folding@home that slot would allow you to run a 4th graphics card. It would have to be a single slot card though.
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PostPosted: Sat, 16 May 2009 13:52:21    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

O that would be quite good, so id be able to run a GTX 295, possibly either a tv tuner or network card and then just place my old 7600gt into the 4x slot (will it run fine even though its only a 4x slot instead of the length of the card being a standard one??)
and run folding Smile

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PostPosted: Sat, 16 May 2009 16:56:04    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

Unfortunately your 7600GT does not support folding.
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PostPosted: Sat, 16 May 2009 18:52:34    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

O, thats a bit rubbish Sad. Dont suppose you know if a Hd2600XT is supported??
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PostPosted: Sun, 17 May 2009 12:48:19    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post

Yes it is but hardly worth the effort considering the low points per day it will produce: http://foldingforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=3494
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