How to Use GPU (to fullest positional) with Broken PCIE MOBO?

[DigiRev_MAC]

Hello All,

          I am new to the LTT Forum but frequently watch all the LMG videos etc. on youtube. I will make use as few words as possible to describe my issue and i'm hoping there are creative solutions, as i currently can't figure out the best.

 

-I am trying to make a computer for my friend to game on.
-I have an old MOBO that is 6700K compatible (I forget the socket type 1151 maybe?)

-The Board functions perfectly EXCEPT the 1x PCIE-16 slot.

          -I use to have a salt lamp on top of my PC - and long and behold in the summer it starts to sweat and it eventually made its way into the PCIE pins and BLAM its Fawked now (tried cleaning and fixing pins too much                    corrosion.

-Is there any other way to salvage this MOBO by using another methodology to hook up a GPU to it? If so, I can build my friend a machine with this board. (also there is no discrete Display I/O on the Mobo)

 

Any suggestions? 

 

Thank you. 

[LukeSavenije]

2 minutes ago, DigiRev_MAC said:

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get a second hand mobo, or just get a newer platform like 1151 v2 or am4

[TMobile]

3 minutes ago, DigiRev_MAC said:

 

depends on the motherboard, if there is one, you can use the 8x slot, or maybe even another 16x slot

[Fasauceome]

What's the motheboard model?

[DigiRev_MAC]

Just now, TheThymo said:

depends on the motherboard, if there is one, you can use the 8x slot, or maybe even another 16x slot

Glad to see the volume on this post:

Just to give some more details and answer questions:

 

-Trying to create a super budget build for my buddy 

          -yes we can go out and procure a new 1151 MOBO or better (previously using a 6700K CPU on it) but need $$$ for other components

 

-Mobo is 3 years old now and not eligible for RMA or anything like that. It came from a DELL tower that was on sale during X-mas. Only reason i bought it is i had a bunch of coupon codes and it came with a 980-ti (when they were hot) for 1K [mind blowing deal at the time]

 

- Not sure if this is the exact board but this one is very similar (to my recollection) [Just wanted to give some reference to the design]

[DigiRev_MAC]

Just now, TheThymo said:

depends on the motherboard, if there is one, you can use the 8x slot, or maybe even another 16x slot

Would i use some sort of adjunct card to a allow a full sized GPU to function off this port? Can you link me an example? What is the approx. performance loss %? 

[Fasauceome]

Just now, DigiRev_MAC said:

Would i use some sort of adjunct card to a allow a full sized GPU to function off this port? Can you link me an example? What is the approx. performance loss %? 

The performance loss is in the single digits, if it even exists. 8x is fine for graphics.

[SupaKomputa]

You can use the 8x pci-e slot, no gpu right now need more than 8x.

[asand1]

Can you solder?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-PCI-E-3-0-16X-Motherboard-Replacement-Slot-Card-for-GPU-Graphics-Video-Card/173263425334?hash=item28574e0f36:g:UZIAAOSw90xazIiU