pci-e mobo for amd 64..

[blade_runner]

Hi dudes,

Is it possible to populate one PCIe 16X slot with a graphics card and the other with any other PCIe card of lower rating say 1X or 2X ?

Are you talking about a graphics card or any other pci-e card(for the 2nd slot) ........

 

[darklord]

Yes it is possible to put in say a PCIe modem or sound card which are 1X in the other PCIe 16X slot meant for SLi

 

[Sourabh]

but wht a waste of x16 slot

y do these manufacturers keep more space between the slots

whts the use putting 2 1x slots between the 16x slots
both wod get covered for sure with even descent cards

and all tht is left later is 2 PCI 32 bit slots out of which one wod go with the sound-card, tv-tuner, and modems

so no upgrade possible

dont u think there shld be one standard layout

i saw some where the 1x slot were at the top even above the pci-e slot and one in where it was at the bottom

 

[Indrajeet5]

I wonder how many people here will actually go in for this. How many people here have SLI systems anyway?

I wonder it too

As A8n SLi was the only PCie 939 board available here in INDIA , many had to go for it.

Anyways Sli is a good option considering future upgradability. So for now go for single 6600gt/6800gt and later when prices drop further and more games support Sli then go for another one.