PCI-E 2.0 vs PCI-E 1.1? Info needed pls

[Space Monkey]

Hi guys,

Just about to get my new mobo tomorrow (Abit IP35 Pro) which is cool, but I want to now get a new graphics card.

I was thinking about getting an 8800GT or 8800GTS (G92)and as you know these are PCI-E 2.0 spec but mobo can only run 1.1, now I know the graphics card is able to run on the older slot but what I want to know is will I lose any of the graphics cards speed/ability/frame rates etc by using the slower mobo, or is PCI-E 1.1 still more than the 8800GT or 8800GTS can handle?

Thanks all,

Peace

 

[Secret_Window]

I don't think so, not from what I have read. I think pcie 2.0 comes into its own probably further into the future - don't worry.

 

[RichL]

Current cards don't use the full PCIe v1.1 bandwidth. v2.0 gives double the bandwidth at bandwidth 5 Gbit/s but nothing needs it atm.