Ohh the pci lane rant.
It's the same as laptop manufacturers putting 64gb of ram in a laptop and charging a premium price because it looks to be good for the unknowning.
99% of people have 2 gfx or below. = 16lanes is enough.
In my eyes the 1700/1800 isn't as good as people makes them. The lower clocks make them less ideal for gamers. = some people will still buy Intel.
But those TR's OMG they are awesome

In that segment the clock speeds are more ideal. And at those prices, they are gonna hurt Intel