What is pcie x1 slot?

Full Size GPU into PCIe x1 Slot The Easy Way! x1 slot But i didnt unterstand if a PCIe ×8 gpu can be slowed down if its in an PCIe slot Can x1 pcie slot This will list the maximum rates in bits and bytes respectively PCI-E x1 is rated for 8Gbps MBs Your typical

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