PCIe lanes

PCIe lanes are like individual highway lanes that connect your computer's processor to components like graphics cards and SSDs, allowing data to travel back and forth. Each lane consists of a pair of wires for sending and receiving data. More lanes mean more data can move simultaneously, leading to faster performance. For example, a PCIe x16 slot has 16 lanes, providing high-speed data transfer crucial for demanding tasks like gaming or video editing. Think of lanes as the pathways that determine how quickly and smoothly data moves within your computer system.