pci-e 1.x vs 2.0

[Burn]

Is there any noticeable performance increase from 1.x to 2.0? I know a while ago it was never a big deal... but with the new cards that have been coming out is there any difference between the two?

 

[veg1992]

Still not enough to make a big deal (if any deal) about it

 

[synergy]

I noticed no difference really. I don't even think the 1.x bandwidth was fully utilized.

 

[veg1992]

I noticed no difference really. I don't even think the 1.x bandwidth was fully utilized.

I think that's the exact reason why there's no difference.

 

[Burn]

ok, thats what i was reading. just wanted to make sure the same held for new cards

 

[philbar71]

well with anyting like a 4850x2 or better than it would be noticeable. but with cards like a GTX 260 it's not going to use all of the bandwidth.