That's the input of the GFX card into your computer.
Errr what does it mean whne it says PCI Express 3.0 x16
That's the input of the GFX card into your computer.
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How do I know if I can use it ( I have a Dell Inspiron 560 )
Just go to the store tell the guy you want a Graph Card that will be compatible with your PC and let him install it. Voila !
I believe it has to do with your motherboard, like if your motherboard can run a 3.0 graphics card
https://www.mpgh.net/forum/686-computer-builds-upgrades/
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If your mobo has a 3.0 pci e slot then its a card you can use, if you don't then you don't want to buy that card.
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That's the input of the GFX card into your computer.
PCI Express
3.0 = Generation 3.
x16 = Amount of bandwidth.
If a card is compatible with PCIe Gen 3 then it's also backwards compatible with the other generations.
Only the newer motherboards post 2011 have gen 3 compatibility.
PCI 3.0 = two times the bandwidth of PCI 2.0
x16 = how many connectors you PCI slot has, which in this case, is the most.