Hello all, I just dropped 700 dollars on an EVGA X58 SLi + i7920 and some RAM. I know that the EVGA has a PCI-E 2.0 port, but I'm already seeing cards that are PCI-E 2.1!! So here are my questions: 1) Can I run a 2.1 in a 2.0 slot? (Ex. HD5970 in my PCIE 2.0) 2) I've heard rumors of PCI-E 3.0, when do you guys think it will come out? The reason why I ask is because EVGA offers a step-up plan. So, within three months of buying your board, you can upgrade motherboards simply by paying the difference for the new one. Thanks for your help guys Andrew
Hey thanks, I saw that thread too, but I also would like to know if the PCIE 3.0 will be coming out soon? Thanks Andrew
It is delayed until 2011. PCI SIG wants to make sure it's backwards compatibility. PCI Express 3.0 Delayed Till 2011 - X-bit labs
