Question about PCIe 16x Slot #2

[Burner27]

I have a P35 based mobo (Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6) and I was wondering if i can use the secondary PCIe 16x slot (I know it will operate only 4x max) for my PCIe 1x soundcard instead. The PCIe 1x slots I have are too close to the primary PCIe 16x slot (currently populated with an 8800GTX) and I only have PCI slots after the secondary PCIe slot.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Heidfirst]

you should be able to.

 

[BassBomb]

If it fits it will work

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

PCIe is backwards compatible so, yes you can use your 1x card in a 16x slot.