Aspire X3-710 desktop. can I fit a usb c 3.1 10Gbps interface card to its x16 PCIE slot

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Aspire X3-710 desktop. can I fit a usb c 3.1 10Gbps interface card to its x16 PCIE slot
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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
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    The block diagram for your model says PCIe gen 3:
    And here's the CPI specs:
    Total Bandwidth: (x16 link): PCIe 3.0 = 32GB/s, PCIe 2.0 = 16GB/s, PCIe 1.1 = 8GB/s

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  • AnhEZ28
    AnhEZ28 ACE, Member Posts: 4,287 Pathfinder
    Yes, it should work.
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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    I see no reason why not, as long as it's a shorty card... The case is a bit slim for a full height card.
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  • Podmonger
    Podmonger Member Posts: 15 Troubleshooter
    Many thanks for the reply. However, when I run CPUZ it reports PCIE 2.0 5Gbps for the motherboard. I am wondering now if a USB C £.1 card will simply work at that speed and not at 10? What do you think?
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    The block diagram for your model says PCIe gen 3:
    And here's the CPI specs:
    Total Bandwidth: (x16 link): PCIe 3.0 = 32GB/s, PCIe 2.0 = 16GB/s, PCIe 1.1 = 8GB/s

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • Podmonger
    Podmonger Member Posts: 15 Troubleshooter
    Billsey, you are a star. Many thanks for that very detailed response.  I'll get a low profile card and put it in the x16 slot

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