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Q: What is the significant difference between a PCI Express x16 slot vs. a x4 slot (in a Mac Pro Mid 2010) ?

What is the significant difference between a PCI Express x16 slot vs. a x4 slot (in a Mac Pro Mid 2010) ?

 

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Mac Pro 6 Core, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Aug 26, 2012 1:50 AM

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Bandwith and high end

 

16x are generally used for video card of course, and high end 8X controllers for SAS/SATA/FC and others.

Posted on Aug 26, 2012 7:26 AM

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