Pci-ex gen detection problem in gpu-z 1.16.0

tails70 · Jan 11, 2017

Hello to everyone.

There is a problem with gpu-z 1.16.0 when detecting the pci-ex generation of my motherboard (Gigabyte Z68P-DS3).

When I launch the small render to obtain the maximum specs about the pci-ex gen the render starts and in the field "bus interface" it is shown "pci-ex X16 2.0".

My motherboard supports officially the generation 3.

My current gpu is a Kfa2 1060 OC 6GB.

I left the rendering active for 5 minutes but the situation didn't change. By the way, is it safe leaving the rendering on for much time? Or could it be dangerous for the gpu?

Thank you in advance to everyone. ;-)

okidna · Jan 11, 2017

Welcome to TPU. And just to make it easier, please fill your system specification : https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/account/specs

What processor do you use? Your board might support PCI-E 3.0 but it will still need an Intel 22 nm processors (Ivy Bridge i5 or i7) to use PCI-E 3.0 lane. If you're still using the good old Sandy Bridge then that's the cause of your issue.

tails70 · Jan 11, 2017

okidna said:
Welcome to TPU. And just to make it easier, please fill your system specification : https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/account/specs

What processor do you use? Your board might support PCI-E 3.0 but it will still need an Intel 22 nm processors (Ivy Bridge i5 or i7) to use PCI-E 3.0 lane. If you're still using the good old Sandy Bridge then that's the cause of your issue.

System specifications inserted! ;-)

I understand, effectively I have a Core I5 2500K, so this is the real cause of the issue.

But I wondered also about the rendering test ... could it be a problem for the gpu running it for several minutes or is it totally safe?

W1zzard · Jan 11, 2017

The test is not dangerous for the GPU or any other component.

Aquinus · Jan 11, 2017

tails70 said:
I have a Core I5 2500K

2000-series SB chips don't use PCI-E 3.0.

http://ark.intel.com/products/52210/Intel-Core-i5-2500K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_70-GHz

DOM · Jan 11, 2017

I was wondering the same thing mine shows 1.1 lol with just one gpu

Shou Miko · Jan 11, 2017

DOM said:
I was wondering the same thing mine shows 1.1 lol with just one gpu

is all the power saving in windows for graphics card and the driver set to maximum performance?

DOM · Jan 11, 2017

I'll need to check windows and the drivers are set to performance, but can't check till Friday....

basco · Jan 11, 2017

and normally this motherboard does not support 3.0.
you need motherboard revision v2.0 or higher

System Name	My Pc Desktop
Processor	Intel Core I5 2500K
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z68P-DS3
Cooling	standard
Memory	8 GB Corsair Vengeance dual channel
Video Card(s)	Kfa2 gtx 1060 OC 6GB
Display(s)	Philips 32pfl5625h
Case	Cooler Master Centurion 590
Audio Device(s)	Hdmi audio
Power Supply	Cooler Master 650 Watt
Mouse	Logitech Optical
Keyboard	Asus Cerberus
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64 bit

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Power Supply	Seasonic Focus Gold 750W
Mouse	Pulsar X2
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Motherboard	Gigabyte Z68P-DS3
Cooling	standard
Memory	8 GB Corsair Vengeance dual channel
Video Card(s)	Kfa2 gtx 1060 OC 6GB
Display(s)	Philips 32pfl5625h
Case	Cooler Master Centurion 590
Audio Device(s)	Hdmi audio
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Mouse	Logitech Optical
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Memory	64GB DDR4-2667
Video Card(s)	AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, 8GB HBM2
Storage	1TB Apple NVMe, 4TB External
Display(s)	Laptop @ 3072x1920 + 2x LG 5k Ultrafine TB3 displays
Case	MacBook Pro (16", 2019)
Audio Device(s)	AirPods Pro, Sennheiser HD 380s w/ FIIO Alpen 2, or Logitech 2.1 Speakers
Power Supply	96w Power Adapter
Mouse	Logitech MX Master 3
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Software	MacOS 12.1

Pci-ex gen detection problem in gpu-z 1.16.0

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