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Why is link speed only x8?

cadaveca said:
When there's x16/x4 boards for exactly that sort of config(with x4 run via chipset), yeah, it'd be a silly purchase decision, IMHO.
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Not everyone decides to have a RAID card at the same time they buy a motherboard. I know that I don't buy boards strictly based on PCI-E configuration.
 
Aquinus said:
I know that I don't buy boards strictly based on PCI-E configuration.
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Most don't. But everyone should. Just my opinion. I also recommend that everyone use "GOLD" or better PSUs. My ideals are not for everyone. ;)

But considering the plethora of options there are, there's no reason to have a PCIe-bandwidth starved rig, and that's what some end up with.
 
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