The difference between PCIe x1, x4, x8, x16 and x32

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Yes, a x1 card should work in a x16 slot It's good that you've got it to work in a x1 slot What else have you tried it in besides the x16 slot

For example, if your graphics card is connected to a PCIe x16 slot, it means that it has 16 independent lanes dedicated just to it No other If you are desperate to try

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