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USB-C, Thunderbolt, PCIe: Cutting Through the Cable Chaos on Your Next Custom Build

USB-C, Thunderbolt, PCIe: Cutting Through the Cable Chaos on Your Next Custom Build

You've got a USB-C cable, a Thunderbolt dock, and a PCIe expansion card all trying to coexist in your latest build — and something isn't working right. Understanding what's actually happening at the protocol level can save you hours of troubleshooting and bad purchasing decisions. Here's the practical breakdown makers actually need.