Unlike its PCI predecessor, which used a shared bus, PCI Express is a switched architecture of up to 32 independent, serial lanes (x1-x32) that transfer in parallel. Each lane is full duplex (see ...
PCIe x4 and x8 cards can draw up to 25W from the motherboard's slot, while x1 cards are limited to 10W unless configured as a 'full-height' or 'high-power card' to pull the aforementioned 25W.
Depending on the number of bidirectional lanes that connect to them, PCIe slots come in different physical configurations: x1, x4, x8, x16, x32. The first generation of NVMe drives could fit into ...
Most computers and storage drives still use the common SATA or PCIe 3.0 interfaces to sling your bits of data around, but if you’re lucky enough to own a relatively modern PC, you might be able ...
Dual-screen laptops have been available for a while, and the Acemagic X1 is a standout recent addition. This model introduces a distinctive twist on dual-screen functionality. Instead of the usual ...
As I write this article on the AceMagic X1, two things stand out most. The first is its convenience—being able to write on one screen and view specs and information about the laptop and a chat ...