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Does a x4 PCIe mechanical work in a x16 slot in x4 mode?

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00:00 Does A X4 Pcie Mechanical Work In A X16 Slot In X4 Mode?
00:18 Accepted Answer Score 17
00:34 Thank you

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 17


Yes. The x16 slot is physically bigger than the x4 card and has 4 PCIe lanes available, so the x4 card will fit, and run at full speed.