PCIe

PCIe, or Peripheral Component Interconnect Express, is a high-speed interface standard used in computers to connect various hardware components like graphics cards, SSDs, and network cards. Think of it as a fast highway that allows data to travel quickly between the computer’s main processor and its peripherals. PCIe enables these devices to communicate with each other efficiently, improving overall performance. It comes in different lane configurations, affecting how much data can be transferred at once, making it crucial for tasks that require high bandwidth, such as gaming or data-intensive applications.