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PCIelaitteesi is a term that refers to devices connected to a computer through the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) interface. PCIe is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard. It is used to connect a variety of hardware components to a computer's motherboard, enabling them to communicate with the central processing unit (CPU) and other system components.

Common PCIe devices include graphics cards (GPUs), network interface cards (NICs), sound cards, solid-state drives (SSDs) using the NVMe protocol, and capture cards. The PCIe interface is characterized by its scalability and bandwidth. It uses a point-to-point connection, meaning each device has its own dedicated lane or set of lanes, unlike older shared bus technologies. This allows for higher performance and reduces the likelihood of bandwidth bottlenecks.

The PCIe standard has evolved through several generations, with each generation offering increased data transfer rates. PCIe 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 represent significant advancements in speed. The "lanes" (x1, x4, x8, x16) indicate the width of the connection, with more lanes generally providing higher bandwidth. For instance, a PCIe x16 slot is commonly used for graphics cards due to their high bandwidth requirements. Understanding your PCIe configurations can be important for ensuring optimal performance and compatibility of your computer hardware.