A technician must upgrade an existing PC with a new video card that features a third-generation interface and requires 16 lanes for optimal data flow. The motherboard features a variety of expansion slots. Which slot type should the technician utilize for the card to ensure maximum performance?
To achieve maximum performance, the technician should use an expansion slot that matches the bandwidth and physical size requirements of the video card. In this case, an 'x16' sized slot with a third-generation interface bandwidth is needed. Thus, utilizing the correct slot ensures the video card operates at its intended performance level. Other similar-sized expansion slots, such as the 'PCI' slot, won't be compatible with a video card that requires a bandwidth provided by a third-generation interface, and smaller slots like 'x1' and 'x4' will limit the performance due to insufficient bandwidth.
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