PCIe 2.0 x8 connection for an i7 2600 on a PC?

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PCIe 2.0 x8 connection for an i7 2600 on a PC?

PCIe 2.0 x8 connection for an i7 2600 on a PC?

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tonny0950
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10-01-2018, 11:20 PM

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The i7 2600 can be used with PCIe 2.0 x8 connections. Pairing it with a GTX 1060 6GB works, though performance may vary depending on the setup. The listing you saw suggests compatibility, but ensure the motherboard supports the necessary interfaces and drivers.

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tonny0950

10-01-2018, 11:20 PM #1

The i7 2600 can be used with PCIe 2.0 x8 connections. Pairing it with a GTX 1060 6GB works, though performance may vary depending on the setup. The listing you saw suggests compatibility, but ensure the motherboard supports the necessary interfaces and drivers.

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The_Trap
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10-02-2018, 02:24 AM

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PCI-E supports older versions, that should work. A refurbished unit around $130 is typical.

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The_Trap

10-02-2018, 02:24 AM #2

PCI-E supports older versions, that should work. A refurbished unit around $130 is typical.

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Magic_Wolf_
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10-02-2018, 06:23 AM

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Are you asking about PCIe 2.0 compatibility? According to Intel, this is the maximum version they support: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...0-ghz.html It can handle up to 16 lanes, and using x8 should be feasible depending on the configuration. Performance may be limited in leveraging the GPU fully, but it should function adequately.

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Magic_Wolf_

10-02-2018, 06:23 AM #3

Are you asking about PCIe 2.0 compatibility? According to Intel, this is the maximum version they support: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...0-ghz.html It can handle up to 16 lanes, and using x8 should be feasible depending on the configuration. Performance may be limited in leveraging the GPU fully, but it should function adequately.

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smider3
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10-03-2018, 07:21 AM

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I was in school when I shared this post, and now I'm back at home checking my specs—my setup has PCIe 2.0 x16, so an i7 2600 should be fine.

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smider3

10-03-2018, 07:21 AM #4

I was in school when I shared this post, and now I'm back at home checking my specs—my setup has PCIe 2.0 x16, so an i7 2600 should be fine.

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Zaaerc_Br
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10-09-2018, 11:24 PM

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The CPU is designed to work with PCIe, not the reverse. It does backward compatibility for PCIe 2.0, which means the GTX 1060 should function properly. However, the CPU might be a bit slow, creating a minor performance gap between it and the GPU.

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Zaaerc_Br

10-09-2018, 11:24 PM #5

The CPU is designed to work with PCIe, not the reverse. It does backward compatibility for PCIe 2.0, which means the GTX 1060 should function properly. However, the CPU might be a bit slow, creating a minor performance gap between it and the GPU.

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Manny43
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10-09-2018, 11:55 PM

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It works well, the i7 remains solid and the 1060 is a great choice. You won’t find high FPS at 4K, but it’s fine for 1080p games.

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Manny43

10-09-2018, 11:55 PM #6

It works well, the i7 remains solid and the 1060 is a great choice. You won’t find high FPS at 4K, but it’s fine for 1080p games.