What is PCIe x16 Slot

Distinguished Actually, if the end of the X1 slot is open then it will probably work All the pins of the x1

I see various mobos with, for example, 'half-length' PCIe x16 slots But this is a contradiction in terms A PCIe x16 slot by definition is

pcie 3 slot 1 Answer 1 Your assumption is correct This would be a slot with only four PCIe lanes connected, but it can fit a 16-lane card This is pretty

pciex4 slot So, to answer your original question, if you're happy to abandon any other PCI devices you currently have, you can choose a motherboard with more PCIe x1 slots;