Got a dumb question... Do I HAVE to use the lower graphics slot?

[KDOG]

Does it matter what slot I use for a video card? I have a Jetway 790GX Crossfire mobo and I am wondering if I *HAVE* to use the lower graphics slot. It puts the card near the bottom of the case and would nullify use of the only PCI slot whether or not its a double height card or single height. If I use the upper one, I may lose use of the small PCI-X slot but I dont' know if I'm going to be using it for anything anyway besides possibly a USB 3.0 adapter card. Any tips would be appreciated!

 

[SilverHair]

You should be able to use either one.

 

[james1701]

Stick it in and run some benches. Worst case, it might run the slot at 8x instead of 16x or it won't boot at all.

 

[Schmide]

I think the Jetway 790gx is 16x bottom 8x top. So I think yes if you want 16x.

 

[KDOG]

Hmmmmm.....

The spec page for my mobo on Jetways website says I have 2 x16 slots. Am I in luck?

http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/motherb...=593&proname=MA3-79GDG COMBO/MA3-79GDG COMBOD

 

[Schmide]

MA3-79GDG/MA3-79GDGD

That board has pci-e 16x slots that are 8x electrical. So you're stuck at 8x regardless. Not like it really makes a difference in performance. It doesn't. 8x performs basically the same. So use either.