Explaining PCIe Slots
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Weekly videos on computing and related topics. ExplainingComputers is produced and presented by Christopher Barnatt, who spent 25 years teaching computing and future studies in the University of Nottingham, and who is the author of thirteen books including "Digital Genesis: The Future of Computing, Robots and AI", "3D Printing: Third Edition" and "The Next Big Thing". If you are looking for hardware that I use in my videos, I have created Amazon Storefronts (US & UK) that are linked below. Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make. Please note that the e-mail address below really is for business enquiries only. If you want to contact me on another matter, please do so via a video comment. Due to the volume of communications I receive, I cannot offer a technical support service via e-mail.
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PCIe slots are used to connect graphics cards, sound cards, other interface cards and some SSDs to PC motherboards. This video explains everything you need to know about PCIe slots, including PCIe slot sizes, lanes, versions and compatibility. Also included is a quick history of motherboard expansion slots from ISA to PCIe. The video I mention at the end about PC motherboards is now uploaded here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sewt2pqc3us You may be interested in some of my other shows on PC hardware, including: SSD Life Expectancy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZNr7mS0iw WD Black NVMe SSD (which explains NVME & M.2 in addition to reviewing this particular drive): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHUVcgo8xY More videos on computing and related topics can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/explainingcomputers And I have another YouTube channel called ExplainingTheFuture at: http://www.youtube.com/explainingthefuture #PCIe #PCIeSlots #ExplainingComputers
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