Looking for NIC that can handle high PCI speeds (42mhz+)...

[Insane3D]

I have this Kingston (Intel based) NIC now from my cable service provider, and it seems to act funny at these high bus speeds. I am running my FSB @ 166mhz now, and my PCI bus @ 42mhz. I had heard there was an Intel NIC that could handle high PCI speeds because it is designed to work in the newer 66mhz PCI slots. Anyone know the one I am looking for or have any suggestions..? Thanks in advance..

 

[John]

Have you tried a 3Com 3c905B or C?

 

[Insane3D]

Nope...are they any good? What is the difference between the two? I will go check those out..thanks.🙂

 

[Insane3D]

Ok, the "C" model says it is PCI 2.1 or 2.2 compliant...is this the 66mhz PCI standard?

 

[Insane3D]

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[Avatar26]

Ok, I can't answer your last question, but I feel obligated to let you know that in MY experience (not necessarily anyone else's), cheap cards have worked the best for whatever reason. I had an SMC card running at 50Mhz no prob, my 3Com bombed at 40Mhz...

 

[Insane3D]

Thanks..what 3COM were you using?

 

[kmmatney]

Do you have an ISA slot? This fixed my problem in my "high FSB" days.🙂

 

[Insane3D]

Yes, I have an ISA slot, but I am really not too interested in a ISA NIC...thanks anyways.

 

[Insane3D]

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[tom3]

Netgear NIC's have always worked well for me at high PCI speeds. You can give it a try.

 

[sharkeeper]

I've had Intel Pro 100 NIC's running at speeds of 44 MHz with no problem. Linksys would act like the cable was disconnected at anything higher than 38.

Cheers!

 

[Night Blade]

Just a note, stay away from D-Link! My 530-TX won't run over 35MHz without corrupting files.

 

[Bingo13]

Intel Pro100 after 40mhz, issues with Linksys after 40 here, but that was last summer when I was running the PCI slots that high in some BX based systems.