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#3557696 - 04/17/12 08:18 AM PCIe x1 into PC x16 Slot??
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Hey,

I am looking to get a TV tuner card to try and get 3D on my PC but I have 1 problem the slot is a PCI x1 and I have only a PCIe x16 but in the manual it says it is COMPATIBLE with a x4 and x1 slot card??

Does that mean this x1 Card will fit in my x16 Slot ??? I have a Asus P8Z68-V Gen 3 motherboard


http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0364572


Edited by The Nephilim (04/17/12 08:49 AM)
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#3557720 - 04/17/12 09:10 AM Re: PCIe x1 into PC x16 Slot?? [Re: The Nephilim]
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I believe that should work in your PC's slot, but find a more authoritative source (than me) for that.

I'm not following you on the reference to 3D. Huh?

Also, have you looked into the various CableCARD issues? (Your provider supports that, and has them available, and what it does to your monthly bill?)

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#3557736 - 04/17/12 09:29 AM Re: PCIe x1 into PC x16 Slot?? [Re: The Nephilim]
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Well I think it will fit just wanted to be sure as it says so in the Book..

I am looking to get 3D Cable channels on my PC. I have 3D Blu ray on it and thought it would be cool to get some Cable 3D channels, so I can watch more 3D TV on my PC..

You know 3D like a 3D movie..
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#3557757 - 04/17/12 10:12 AM Re: PCIe x1 into PC x16 Slot?? [Re: The Nephilim]
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My Intensity Pro HDMI Capture Card is PCIe 1x Spec, I had it in my 2nd PCIe 16x Slot on my old system as the First 1x Slot was under my 8800 GTS's heatsink, and the 2nd one had another Addon Card in it.

Most Mainboard's 2nd/3rd 16x Slot is really only 4x/8x anyway.


On the Asus P8Z68-V Gen3, the Black x16 Slot is really only 4 Lanes (4x). per the Asus Site/Manual, You should be able to use that slot with no problems.
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68VGEN3/#specifications


Edited by SkateZilla (04/17/12 10:16 AM)
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