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Maximus VIII Gene - GTX 970 in PCIE Slot 2 Only

Nikalin
Level 7

‎08-17-2015 02:50 PM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 02:14 AM by Community Admin

Hi all, hoping you could help with a query?
On my new Skylake MATX build, unfortunately the Noctua NH-14S CPU heatsink covers up the main PCIE slot (x16, x8) in a standard orientation. As such, I either need to turn the heatsink 90 degrees, or I can put my my GTX 970 in the second PCIE slot. However, if I do the latter, will I only get x8 speed, or will I get x16 speed? Also, does it matter between x16 and x8?

Any help appreciated,
Nik
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Raja
Level 13

‎08-18-2015 12:38 AM

Second slot will be X8. The performance difference between X16 and X8 on a card like the 970 is insignificant.
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