PCI-E Lan Card, a replacement for the built-in model?

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NUTKUNG2546
Junior Member

05-18-2016, 07:39 PM

Evaluating the value of a PCI-E LAN card depends on your needs. With an existing 1Gbps RJ-45 port, you likely already have sufficient bandwidth for most tasks, making the investment less urgent unless you require higher speeds or specific connectivity features.

NUTKUNG2546

05-18-2016, 07:39 PM #1

Juv4star
Junior Member

05-20-2016, 12:30 AM

Only if you purchase a model exceeding 1Gbps. However, it won’t benefit you unless the rest of your network is similarly fast.

Juv4star

05-20-2016, 12:30 AM #2

Only if you purchase a model exceeding 1Gbps. However, it won’t benefit you unless the rest of your network is similarly fast.

Bombartia
Senior Member

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05-21-2016, 05:58 PM

Sure, I understand. You're checking if a PCIe connection offers any real perks compared to a standard built-in setup, especially in terms of security and performance.

Bombartia

05-21-2016, 05:58 PM #3

Sure, I understand. You're checking if a PCIe connection offers any real perks compared to a standard built-in setup, especially in terms of security and performance.

ItzJarnoPvP
Member

214

05-21-2016, 06:44 PM

The protection is handled through software, not hardware. Besides that, it's a PCIe NIC, and the parts are simply added to the motherboard rather than being a dedicated board, which doesn't offer any benefits.

ItzJarnoPvP

05-21-2016, 06:44 PM #4

sniperboy650
Senior Member

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05-22-2016, 05:48 PM

In a standard desktop setup, the nic has no impact. Premium chips offer advantages mainly for large-scale servers, especially when dealing with 10GB or more.

sniperboy650

05-22-2016, 05:48 PM #5

In a standard desktop setup, the nic has no impact. Premium chips offer advantages mainly for large-scale servers, especially when dealing with 10GB or more.