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Storage Controller in 2nd PCIex16 Slot in B85 Pro4 Motherboard
I'd like to put a PCIe x2 or x4 SATA controller in the PCIe 2.0 (acting as x4) slot. Is this supported or is the slot limited to graphics controllers?
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Re: Storage Controller in 2nd PCIex16 Slot in B85 Pro4 Motherboard
Bill, to be straight up honest with you it's hit and miss.
Speaking of PCIe x2, I have used a PCIe x2 slot card that has seemingly worked rather well regardless motherboard or slot used. Syba SI-PEX40057 RAID Controller, though I've only used them for non-Raid usage. Of course, YMMV.#1 - Please, when seeking help, enter the make and model of ALL parts that your system is comprised of in your Signature, or at least the model #'s in your System Specs, then "Save' it.
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Re: Storage Controller in 2nd PCIex16 Slot in B85 Pro4 Motherboard
I agree with wardog, you simply must try it to be certain.
What might work in your favor is the second PCI-E x 16 slot (PCIE4) is a PCI-E 2.0 interface, while the first PCI-E x 16 slot (PCIE2) is PCI-E 3.0. PCI-E 3.0 support is on the CPU itself, while PCI-E 2.0 is on the B85 chipset.
So those two slots are on separate PCI-E interfaces, and are more likely to be independent of each other, and PCIE4 usable for more than simply video.Comment
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