PCIe slots come in different sizes, with the most common being PCIe x1, PCIe x4, PCIe x8, and PCIe x16, which indicate the number of lanes available for data transfer. They allow additional hardware components to be connected to the computer, such as graphics cards, sound cards, network cards, and other peripherals. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) slots are expansion slots found on a computer's motherboard. By the end, we will have discussed a bit about what PCIe slots are, how many are typically needed, and which PCIe slots are the most efficient, and we will cover a list of ways to get the most use out of extra PCIe slots. Whether you have built your own workstation from the ground up or are looking to add to an already existing computer, if you’ve got extra PCIe slots, we can help.
