Using PCIe1x Slots with Extenders under a Dual-Slot GPU?

[Xer0]

Guys, quick question, as i have to order the Rig parts now!

This Board: (cheapest suitable and avaiable there)



Can i plug two 5830 or 5870 in the 16x Slots?
AND plug 1x -> 16x flexible Extender Adapters from China
in the 1x Slots?

Or is the GPU covering the whole slot so that nothing would fit??

[taris]

Since these slots are designed for dual graphiccards i guess it will fit.
It might even work with the x1 -> x16 adapter, but beware that you probably won't be able to fit that 3rd card into a computer case (other slots blocking)

[Xer0]

I meen if the Extender's PCIe plug fill fit under the GPU which is covering the 2nd slot

[taris]

Oh that might be tight. I guess you have more luck with the x1 slot on the right hand side - it probably won't be covered.
Just to make sure i would buy only two graphiccards, the adapter and try it out first.