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From: Iain Rauch <groups@email.iain.rauch.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Supermicro AOC-SAT2-MV8
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:15:43 +0000
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> OK, so it sounds like my suspicions were correct - I have PCI/PCIe.
> 
> You say I would be better to use PCIe, but the card is PCI-X. Can I use
> PCI-X in a PCIe slot?

No, but if you would like better performance (and can afford it), a PCIe
card is the better option. Depending on your usage and requirements, PCI-X
will be fine, but as mentioned it may not physically fit in your particular
motherboard. You need to check what slots you do have as PCIe come in a
variety of sizes also.


Regards,

Iain