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‎01-17-2019 12:32 PM

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Product: Pavilion HPE h8-1160t
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

The add-on sockets use a PCI Express x1; however, we need a PCI Express x4 slot, is there a way we can replace the slots with a PCI Express x4 insert slot?  If not can the motherboard be replaced with an x4 insert add-on slots?

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‎01-17-2019 12:51 PM

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There is no way to rework a motherboard and retrofit faster PCie slots. Here are the specs on the motherboard:

 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-pavilion-hpe-h8-1100-desktop-pc-series/5146418/model/5155343...

 

You could theoretically buy a more current uATX aka micro ATX motherboard. The power leads appear to be a standard 24-pin ATX and a 4 pin CPU power lead. So the power supply would drive most current motherboards. You would need a new CPU, heatsink, and memory at least. 

 

https://www.cdw.com/product/SUPERMICRO-X11SSH-F-motherboard-micro-ATX-LGA1151-Socket-C236/5122082?cm...!

 

The one I linked above needs a 6 pin PCIe power lead which you would have to supply with an adapter cable from one of the Molex power leads. Post back with any more questions.

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