Transferring your GPU to a different PCI-E connector?

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Transferring your GPU to a different PCI-E connector?

Transferring your GPU to a different PCI-E connector?

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louie018
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07-30-2019, 03:20 PM

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Hello everyone, I'm checking if my Asus B450M TUF Gaming Plus with an RTX 2070 Super is still using the right PCI E slot. I'm not sure about everything, but I saw a reference suggesting moving the GPU to a different slot for testing on a possibly damaged one. Would that be fine? I just want to confirm it will still work, especially since I only have two GPUs and my board is a mATX model with considerations for lanes and bandwidth.

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louie018

07-30-2019, 03:20 PM #1

Hello everyone, I'm checking if my Asus B450M TUF Gaming Plus with an RTX 2070 Super is still using the right PCI E slot. I'm not sure about everything, but I saw a reference suggesting moving the GPU to a different slot for testing on a possibly damaged one. Would that be fine? I just want to confirm it will still work, especially since I only have two GPUs and my board is a mATX model with considerations for lanes and bandwidth.

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Koollojoe
Posting Freak

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07-30-2019, 07:11 PM

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The top position uses a 16x signaling setup, while the lower position offers either 8x or 4x options. You may relocate it during testing, though it won't deliver optimal performance.

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Koollojoe

07-30-2019, 07:11 PM #2

The top position uses a 16x signaling setup, while the lower position offers either 8x or 4x options. You may relocate it during testing, though it won't deliver optimal performance.

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mike20112000
Junior Member

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07-30-2019, 08:57 PM

#3

the bottom has an x8 shape and you won’t see any variation in performance across the slots.

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mike20112000

07-30-2019, 08:57 PM #3

the bottom has an x8 shape and you won’t see any variation in performance across the slots.

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GaymerTommy21
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07-30-2019, 10:42 PM

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It won't significantly impact performance if you're only testing. Running games at high settings and 1440p usually shows about a 5 to 6 frame difference on average.

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GaymerTommy21

07-30-2019, 10:42 PM #4

It won't significantly impact performance if you're only testing. Running games at high settings and 1440p usually shows about a 5 to 6 frame difference on average.

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_xSnejkuu_
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07-30-2019, 11:39 PM

#5

Thanks! You're welcome.

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_xSnejkuu_

07-30-2019, 11:39 PM #5

Thanks! You're welcome.