What PCI Express version do I have?

[Ziziz]

Hi, attached is my log from the program CPU-Z, I wanted to find out which version PCI-express slot I had but I do not know how to interpret this information. I see the number 1.0 but also a 1.1. If someone could tell me that would be great

Thanks

 

[Ziziz]

Image if its any help

The black one is PCI express i just dont know which version?

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/95144c74a1.jpg

 

[Punkid]

it is PCI express 2.0

 

[Ziziz]

it is PCI express 2.0

really? i didnt even know they were about when this computer was made! (bought around 2005/06)

Thanks!

 

[Punkid]

oh wait im sorry, its v1.0 as stated in the CPUZ log u posted:
PCI capability
Caps class PCI Express
Caps offset 0x40
Device type Root Port of PCI-E Root Complex
Port 1
Version 1.0

 

[Ziziz]

oh wait im sorry, its v1.0 as stated in the CPUZ log u posted:
PCI capability
Caps class PCI Express
Caps offset 0x40
Device type Root Port of PCI-E Root Complex
Port 1
Version 1.0

Ahhh, thats a shame but i guess its still a positive that its an express slot, thanks alot

 

[Punkid]

no problem man

 

[Ziziz]

bah i went too private message you but i need 30 posts :\

but what i was going to ask was how do i know if it is a x16 slot?

Also would a PCI express 2.0 card work in a 1.0 slot? such as http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/bfg-nvidia-geforce-gt-220-pci-e-graphics-card-04810383-pdt.html

thanks

 

[Relic]

Also would a PCI express 2.0 card work in a 1.0 slot? such as http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/bfg-nvidia-geforce-gt-220-pci-e-graphics-card-04810383-pdt.html

thanks

Yes, they are backwards compatible: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_E#History.

I'm guessing you want to get yourself a new GPU?

 

[Ziziz]

Yes, they are backwards compatible: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_E#History.

I'm guessing you want to get yourself a new GPU?

i do yep, atm ive got a 4 year old nvidia 6200, ive only just realised ive got a PCIe slot so im going to look into buying one to actually play some games (WoW for example) just need to find a decent one which is appropiate