Hardware Reference
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Figure 2.2
Outlines for various types of PC expansion card (component
side view)
true however; in certain circumstances it is worth considering in which slot one
should place a card.
The most important factor that should be taken into account is ventilation.
Where cards are tightly packed together (particularly where ribbon cables may
reduce airflow in the space between expansion cards) it is wise to optimize
arrangements for cooling. Boards that are tightly packed with heat-producing
components should be located in the positions around which airflow can be
expected to be the greatest. This generally applies to the higher numbered slots
in a system. Furthermore, when introducing a new card to a system, it may be
