<p>No, it does not matter. Cheap 1x-16x extensions may either burn out or not work properly though, a powered one is essential. </p>

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2013-12-01T06:04:21.193Z
2013-12-01T06:04:21.193Z
Anonymous
<p>Is there any difference in hashrate if I mine from mainboard with pci-e v1 v2 or v3. Also is there difference if I use x1 slot with extension to x16?</p>

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You need to clarify if you're doing Bitcoin with a dedicated ASIC, or (wasting your electricity) with Litecoin
makerofthings7
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waste my electricity with litecoin ??? why? I am mining litecoin yes but I dont think its wasting of electricity. Its the same like bitcoin and mb it will be the same fate.
user1761818
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PCI-E v1 2 and 3 differences in mining?
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# PCI-E v1 2 and 3 differences in mining?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-12-01)

Is there any difference in hashrate if I mine from mainboard with pci-e v1 v2 or v3. Also is there difference if I use x1 slot with extension to x16?

**Tags:** hashpower, gpu-mining, mining-setup

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: You need to clarify if you're doing Bitcoin with a dedicated ASIC, or (wasting your electricity) with Litecoin  
> **username_0**: waste my electricity with litecoin ??? why? I am mining litecoin yes but I dont think its wasting of electricity. Its the same like bitcoin and mb it will be the same fate.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2013-12-01. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

No, it does not matter. Cheap 1x-16x extensions may either burn out or not work properly though, a powered one is essential.


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