How To Check PCIe Version of Slot and Motherboard

does it matter which pcie x16 slot i use   Dan does it matter which gpu slot i use

Since no GPU can saturate PCIe x16 anyway, there is no real life difference Currently, true x16 only matters with storage applications

I know Intel is lacking PCIE lanes but I was under the assumption that, worst case, my board would run at 8x on the main PCIE x16 slot  Also, PCI slots are the same sizes for all devices PCIe slots differ depending on which form factor it accepts The longest would be the 16-lane slot and, the

slot hinge Slot power · x1 cards are limited to A at +12 V and 10 W combined · x4 and wider cards are limited to A at +12 V and 25 W combined · A full- Yes, a x1 card should work in a x16 slot It's good that you've got it to work in a x1 slot What else have you tried it in besides the x16 slot