PCI-E x1, x4, x8, x16?

[NeedaComputer]

I understand that most video cards utilize the PCI-E x16 slot, but what uses the x1, or others?

 

[Geoff]

there are only 2 versions of PCI-E now. And thats PCI-E x1 and PCI-E x16. PCI-E x16 are for video cards, and PCI-E x1 is kinda like the orignal PCI.

Heres a card that fits in a PCI-E x1 slot: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815150064

 

[MrBucket]

is pci-e worth getting over agp?

 

[Xycron]

is pci-e worth getting over agp?

I dont think its worth buying a new mobo over yet, but say if your building a enw system,or upgrading your motherbored anyways, i definatly think that tis worth egtting PCI-E of agp, PCI-E video cards are cheaper then AGP anyways.

 

[Geoff]

a 6800GT would be cheaper in PCI-E then in AGP, but AGP has cheaper cards since its been around alot longer.

And as xycron said, as of now, i would only get PCI-E if your building a new system. Its not a reason to get a new motherboard.

 

[super_xero]

yep if you wanted to get a new system only iw ould get it but i wouldnt buy a new agp card now i would just think it was a waste of money

 

[helmie]

It would be better having a PCI-e Board as its future proof really. AGP is being phased out.

 

[apj101]

is pci-e worth getting over agp?

for future proofing yes, but there isn't all that much difference at the moment

 

[Super_Nova]

there are only 2 versions of PCI-E now. And thats PCI-E x1 and PCI-E x16. PCI-E x16 are for video cards, and PCI-E x1 is kinda like the orignal PCI.

Heres a card that fits in a PCI-E x1 slot: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815150064

You know the thought hit me, if a board has a PCI-E slot, then it probably has serial ATA support as well. I guess you can't have too many Serial ATA interfaces.