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From: Alexander Anderson <a.anderson@utoronto.ca>
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Subject: Is PCI Express x16 compatible with x4?
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I'm thinking of buying a PCI-e x4 RAID controller and I'm wondering if my
motherboard with its PCI-e x16 slots would support it?

The controller card is HighPoint RocketRAID 2320:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA/rr2320.htm

The motherboard is Intel D975XBX2:
http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d975xbx2/index.htm

Will these two get along with other?

Thank you.