16x pcie
16x pcie
Adding a 1x card into a 16x slot while another slot is taken by your graphics card may affect its performance.
It shouldn't hinder performance, provided the GPU is in the highest position, though unexpected events can occur.
It mainly depends on whether your board supports POS functionality and the specific model. For example, even the basic B550 can handle it, while a severely defective X570 might struggle. I’m not sure if any actual boards do it, but checking the chipset diagram shows it’s up to you—without knowing your exact board, it’s impossible to confirm.
board uses a gigabyte b550m GPU paired with an xfs rx 6600 and an xt processor.