Confused about Ethernet

[Boyo]

I am set on getting the Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo, but I have a question about the Ethernet card. I know that one is built into the mobo, but does anyone suggest buying a separate card like an Intel Pro? The reason I ask is that I have read some issues with broadband connections using the stock card.

 

[saltedeggman]

i believe most of the people use on-board ethernet connection, you shouldn't have problem

 

[JEDIYoda]

In both my rigs I am suing Asus MOBO`S I have no internet issues at all with these riggs.

I even had a seperate ethernet card lying around and did a test between that card and the onboard ethernet.....there was no difference in speed or connectivity whatsoever.

 

[Tu13erhead]

Ever since Ethernet ports have been built into motherboards I've used them and never had any issues. Besides, it saves money, space, and power.

 

[Centoros]

Just use the one that came with the board. There's nothing wrong with using them and you shouldn't have any problems with it at all.

 

[InlineFour]

modern motherboards come with very efficient ethernet chips now. old motherboards used to have ethernet chips that use up a lot of cpu cycle making them inefficient.

 

[pkme2]

I use the ethernet hookup with my mobos with no problems. I have a lot of ethernet cards lying around in case, but haven't needed them yet.
I use a NetGear's FA101 USB ethernet adapter when my clients' computers lack a ethernet connection, for downloads during repairs.

 

[Boyo]

Great. Thank you all for the input. I just want to make sure I am not missing anything trying to get this rig together......

 

[alimoalem]

well it's good to be safe...i have a 2+ year old intel mobo (got it from a fry's combo deal) and the ethernet works perfectly.

JEDIYoda, i have a question, did you have a typo in this quote:

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
In both my rigs I am suing Asus MOBO`S I have no internet issues at all with these riggs.

why would you sue Asus for making a good board?

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: alimoalem
well it's good to be safe...i have a 2+ year old intel mobo (got it from a fry's combo deal) and the ethernet works perfectly.

JEDIYoda, i have a question, did you have a typo in this quote:

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
In both my rigs I am suing Asus MOBO`S I have no internet issues at all with these riggs.

why would you sue Asus for making a good board?

rofl...thats a very good catch...no I am not suing...I am using...thx...nice catch!!

 

[imported_rod]

The ASUS A8N-SLI deluxe is no longer in production. But the A8N-SLI premium is almost the same (it's actually a little better).

I've been using the nForce chipset RAID for about 1 year now, without any real problems.

RoD