PCI-e 2.0 and 3.0

[JS_2]

I have an Intel core i3-3220. It only supports PCI-e 2.0 x16. I have been told that PCI-e 3.0 will go into the slot anyway. My motherboard (Gigabyte ga-b75m-hd3) will support 3.0 but the chipset doesn't control the bus for it. The CPU does. I want to get a EVGA Geforce GTX 650 which is a 3.0 x16. Will it work? If so, will there be any differences in performance? I have been told by a guy on a forum that it will work.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130827 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130827

http://ark.intel.com/products/65693/ http://ark.intel.com/products/65693/

[Allan_J_Intel1]

I understand you need compatibility information for PCI Express revisions.

The processor model i3-3220 handles PCI Express revision 2.0. At this stage if you install a Pie video card 3.0 the card will work as 2.0 version. I regret to inform you that Intel does not have performance information for this compatibility; this will be provided by the card vendor or manufacturer.

Allan.

[rdaya2]

i thinks its not the processor the its not compatible as long as your motherboard support your videocard it will work..