PCI Express 1x NIC

[Robert Uzzi]

> Derek Ragona wrote:
>> PCI Express is NOT PCI-X
>>
>> PCI-X is larger slot usually running faster at 66MHz vs. standard PCI at
>> 33MHz.  PCI-X is found mostly on server motherboards.
>>
>> PCI Express is a small connector found on primarily desktop
>> motherboards.
>
> Ok, thanks a lot.
> So, does PCI Express=PCI-E hold?
> Which speed can it attain?
>
> Is it supported?
> Any NIC reccomendations?
>
>   bye & Thanks
> 	av.

PCI-X can run at 100 and 133mhz but PCI-Express is bonded channels. For
instance a PCI-E 1x (1 channel)would be able to move half the data in a
given time as a 2x (2 channels)slot. The 1x or 2x channels still operate
at the same speed.

PCI-E is a whole new technology and rethinking of busses.

As far as a recommendation for NIC's, Intel is the one to beat but they
are pricey.