PCI slot type
PCI slot type
You're considering connecting your new 3060 Ti to your existing setup. It's good to know the specs, but the PCIe lanes are shared between your M.2 SSD and the new CPU. Make sure your motherboard supports the required bandwidth and that the slots are compatible. If you're unsure, consulting the manual or a tech forum might help clarify whether this configuration works smoothly.
The manual does not mention lane sharing. Typically, most motherboards assign dedicated M.2 slots and PCIe X16 ports to specific CPUs, providing separate lanes for each.
Is this exactly what you meant? It seems to be causing confusion for you.
They're describing how multiple devices interact with the 3 PCIe ports when used together. It explains that placing items in the second or third port converts the first port to an x8 interface while distributing four lanes across the remaining slots. The overall M.2 card keeps its dedicated PCIe lanes regardless of the load.