Increasing bandwidth from 100mbps to 1000mbps
Increasing bandwidth from 100mbps to 1000mbps
You've just increased your internet speed from 100mbps to 1gbps. Let's check if your PC will still work smoothly. Your i3-6100, 2gb RAM, and other specs sound solid. Upgrading your router to handle 1gbps should be fine, and a Cat 5e cable should provide reliable performance.
Cat 5e is compatible, correct. Then you only require a Gigabit NIC (network interface card) unless your motherboard’s built-in Ethernet supports 1000Mbps.
Your hard drive could be in good condition, just need to check further.