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Using the PCIE 16_3 on a single GPU config

Alexandre_ma
Level 7
The motherboard recommends using the first slot available but I would like to use the 3rd slot so I can see the ROG logo in all its glory.
Since they are both 16 slots I would imagine there would not be performance loss, but since the bios says the 1st slot is ideal, I wanted to know.
Will I lose performance by using the 16_3 slot?*
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Silent_Scone
Super Moderator
Alexandre_ma wrote:
The motherboard recommends using the first slot available but I would like to use the 3rd slot so I can see the ROG logo in all its glory.
Since they are both 16 slots I would imagine there would not be performance loss, but since the bios says the 1st slot is ideal, I wanted to know.
Will I lose performance by using the 16_3 slot?*


Hi, there won't be any discernable difference between the two slots. Easy enough to test it if on air. 🙂
13900KS / 8000 CAS36 / ROG APEX Z790 / ROG TUF RTX 4090

Rob_W_
Level 12
I’ve recently been testing different pcie slots benching my Titan v and only found marginal error of difference between them ( test related difference) on the rampage vi extreme.

Encryption
Level 7
I can confirm this. I have to use 16_3 for my gpu since my case had limited room for the water pump. Didn't see a difference here with a 1080 gtx.

JustinThyme
Level 13
Your good so long as the slot you plug it in is 16x.*
The recommendation for top slot is because of the shortest traces.*


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