PCI Express 3.0

[Calin Alim]

Hello guys, I am planning on upgrading my gtx 1060 3gb to RTX 3080( got no clue which model tbh), but the problem is i have a z370 aorus ultra gaming motherboard which has pci express x16 3.0 and the RTX 3080 is pci express 4.0. How much will my motherboard limit the gpu?

PS: Sorry if i posted in the wrong section, im kinda new

[Pixel5]

the answer is we dont know yet, current graphics cards are not anywhere near the limit of x16 PCI-E 3.0 so you probably wont be bottlenecked at all.

[Calin Alim]

Ok bro, thank you for answer !

[Haro]

10 hours ago, Calin Alim said:

How much will my motherboard limit the gpu?

for the most part it should be fine, gen 3 x16 should be enough bandwidth for the 3080 but wait for ampere to actually launch and check.

[Calin Alim]

Just now, TofuHaroto said:

for the most part it should be fine, gen 3 x16 should be enough bandwidth for the 3080 but wait for ampere to actually launch and check.

Yes bro, you are right. 2 weeks and I think benchmarks will talk and make everything clear