Overview to different PCI cards and slot types and ways to combine

The Matrox PCI and PCIe technology guide explores the importance of evaluating different slot types when buying add-in graphics cards

It is a faster and more flexible alternative to the older PCI and AGP bus A PCIe x4 slot has a physical length of approximately 39mm and has a single notch on

pcl slot You can install PCI Express slots in larger slots but not smaller ones For example, you can install a PCI Express x1 adapter into an x16 slot (but will still

pcle x16 slot Examples of expansion slots include the peripheral component interconnect slot PCI Express serial bus slot, and the PCI-extended slot 9