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How to find out the PCI-Express version of your motherboard

maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I want to buy a graphics card, but the problem is that I don't know the version of my PCI-Express on my motherboard!

How can I find out the PCI-Express version of my motherboard?
2.0?
2.1?
3.0?

Thank you for your response.

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    maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14
     
    So if I understand correctly, I can get any graphics card but I need to pay attention to the power of the processor
    I'm giving you an idea of the processor I'm going to buy soon
    http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00095140.html

    So what graphics card do you recommend that isn't too expensive?
    https://www.materiel.net/produit/201209100107.html

    I'm going to play games like GTA IV

    Thanks for your answers ^^
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  2. KILLOME Posted messages 2016 Status Member 175
     
    hi

    with gpuz or cpuz
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  3. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 685
     
    Hello.

    What graphics card do you have?
    And what is the brand of your PC?
    If you have a PCI E X16 2.0 slot on your motherboard, you can install whatever GPU you want, either INTEL or AMD.

    Go to the Tous les drivers website, download the plugin, and run the detection for your PC.
    https://www.touslesdrivers.com/index.php?v_page=29
    Provide the report of your PC hardware.

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  4. maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14
     
    So I have an NVIDIA GeForce 210 graphics card
    And for the PC I don't have a brand because it's a PC that I built myself
    On the motherboard box it says:

    Expansion capabilities:
    1 x PCI Express 1.0 x 16 slot
    1 x PCI Express 1.0 x 1 slot
    1 x PCI slot


    Summary of your configuration

    Operating System
    Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (X64) (build 7601) Service Pack 1

    Processor
    AMD Athlon II X2 255 3.10 GHz (Regor)

    Motherboard
    MSI GF615M-P33 V2(MS-7597) 2.0

    List of your hardware and their drivers

    AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 255 Processor
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: cpu.inf | Class: processor | Version: 6.1.7600.16385 | Date: 21/06/2006

    AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 255 Processor
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: cpu.inf | Class: processor | Version: 6.1.7600.16385 | Date: 21/06/2006

    NVIDIA GeForce 210
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA | INF File: oem36.inf | Class: display | Version: 9.18.13.697 | Date: 02/10/2012

    Available Drivers:
    Nvidia GeForce 8/9/100/200/300/400/500/600/ION (driver 310.33 beta)
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA | INF File: nv_dispi.inf | Class: display | Version: 9.18.13.1033 | Date: 19/10/2012 | Release Date: 24/10/2012

    NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation | INF File: oem23.inf | Class: media | Version: 1.0.0.63 | Date: 11/11/2009

    NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation | INF File: oem23.inf | Class: media | Version: 1.0.0.63 | Date: 11/11/2009

    NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation | INF File: oem23.inf | Class: media | Version: 1.0.0.63 | Date: 11/11/2009

    NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation | INF File: oem23.inf | Class: media | Version: 1.0.0.63 | Date: 11/11/2009

    Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek High Definition Audio
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | INF File: oem5.inf | Class: media | Version: 6.0.1.6291 | Date: 14/01/2011

    Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: Realtek | INF File: oem34.inf | Class: net | Version: 7.58.411.2012 | Date: 11/04/2012

    Available Drivers:
    Realtek RTL8100/8101/8102/8103/8105/8110/8111/8168/8169/8401/8402/8411 (driver 7.061.0612.2012 WHQL)
    Manufacturer: Realtek | INF File: rt64win7.inf | Class: net | Version: 7.061.0612.2012 | Date: 12/06/2012 | Release Date: 18/09/2012

    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: mshdc.inf | Class: hdc | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation | INF File: nvraid.inf | Class: scsiadapter | Version: 10.6.0.319 | Date: 06/08/2010

    NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation | INF File: nvraid.inf | Class: scsiadapter | Version: 10.6.0.319 | Date: 06/08/2010

    DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: cdrom.inf | Class: cdrom | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SCSI CdRom Device
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: cdrom.inf | Class: cdrom | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    PS/2 Mouse
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: msmouse.inf | Class: mouse | Version: 6.1.7600.16385 | Date: 21/06/2006

    HID Mouse
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: msmouse.inf | Class: mouse | Version: 6.1.7600.16385 | Date: 21/06/2006

    KYE Systems Corp. (Mouse Systems) Wireless NetScroll+ Superior
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: KYE Systems Corp. (Mouse Systems) | INF File: msmouse.inf | Class: mouse | Version: 6.1.7600.16385 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 4500 (IntelliPoint) (Microsoft® Comfort Mouse 4500)
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: oem35.inf | Class: mouse | Version: 9.1.486.0 | Date: 27/05/2012

    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: keyboard.inf | Class: keyboard | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    PIH Keyboard Device
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: keyboard.inf | Class: keyboard | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Generic Plug-and-Play Monitor
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: monitor.inf | Class: monitor | Version: 6.1.7600.16385 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Host CPU Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Host CPU Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Host CPU Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Host CPU Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Host CPU Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard ISA PCI Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI RAM Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Express Root Port
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Express Root Port
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Standard PCI Express Root Port
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    High Definition Audio Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: hdaudbus.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 19/11/2010

    Standard PCI to PCI Bridge
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    NVIDIA nForce System Management Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA | INF File: oem2.inf | Class: system | Version: 5.1.2600.208 | Date: 22/03/2010

    Standard PCI RAM Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: machine.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 21/06/2006

    High Definition Audio Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: hdaudbus.inf | Class: system | Version: 6.1.7601.17514 | Date: 19/11/2010

    OpenHCD Standard USB Host Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: usbport.inf | Class: usb | Version: 6.1.7601.17586 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Extended USB Standard Host Controller
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: usbport.inf | Class: usb | Version: 6.1.7601.17586 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Generic USB Hub
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: | INF File: usb.inf | Class: usb | Version: 6.1.7601.17586 | Date: 21/06/2006

    Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Mass Storage Device (Multicard Reader) (USB2.0-CRW)
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | INF File: oem15.inf | Class: usb | Version: 6.1.7601.30133 | Date: 02/03/2012

    Sony Corp. Batoh Device / PlayStation 3 Controller (PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller)
    Installed Drivers:
    Manufacturer: Sony Corp. | INF File: oem37.inf | Class: xnacomposite | Version: 0.6.5.0 | Date: 10/11/2011
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    1. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 270
       
      Did you understand what I wrote to you? It means you can use any graphics card, whether it complies with PCI-Express 2.0, 2.1, or 3.0. What you need to pay attention to is that the graphics card is suited to the power of your processor. Don't put in a graphics card that is too powerful compared to the CPU.
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  6. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 685
     
    You provide the drivers installed on your PC!
    But not your PC/hardware configuration at the start of the detection.
    But with the specification of your motherboard, here’s what it supports.

    http://www.msi.com/product/mb/GF615M-P33-V2.html#/?div=Basic
    One PCI E x16 slot
    Check this out.
    https://www.nvidia.com/fr-fr/

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  7. maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14
     
    Thank you for these very valuable links!

    As for the graphics card, it is a good graphics card for playing games ( GTA IV, Test Drive Unlimited 2, etc. )

    And is it compatible with my motherboard?
    My power supply is 550W

    Thanks for taking the time to help me with my research.
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    1. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 270
       
      There are more powerful GPUs, but you have to spend more.

      As for compatibility, what I'm trying to convey is that the only requirement is that the motherboard has a PCI-Express 16X slot, regardless of its standard.

      For the power supply, 550W from a good brand, certified 80+, will be more than enough.
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  8. maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14
     
    A ok !!!!

    Sorry for the delayed response but I was looking for what CM means, that’s why I didn’t understand, so if I understood correctly:
    CM = Motherboard
    CG = Graphics card

    But it’s a good graphics card to play some good games since the price without discount is 249 euros

    But just out of curiosity, I found something strange on a site, take a look:

    This one has 2 GB but has the same frequency and memory
    https://www.materiel.net/produit/201207170049.html

    Whereas this one has 1 GB and also has the same frequency and memory as another site
    https://www.topachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_micro_puis_rubrique_est_wgfx_pcie_puis_ref_est_in10063172.html
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  9. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   Ambassadeur 4 270
     
    What is your purpose in wanting to know the PCI-Express standard of your motherboard?

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    Respect is a virtue. Writing in correct and understandable French is a way to respect those who read you and help you.
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  10. maxencemaxou Posted messages 188 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14
     
    In order to install a new graphics card.

    Thank you for your responses :)
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    1. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 270
       
      It should be noted that it is of no importance, since there is compatibility in both directions (CM to CG and CG to CM).
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