Network Card

[eshtog]

on my old PC I used A network card that was ISA slot now I built my computer and I need one that use PCI slots I have cable internet where can I find a really good one for a good price? thanks!

(by the way I buil it today it was my firsct PC that I had ever built and I gotta say not one problem!)

 

[eshtog]

anyone?

 

[Ace69]

Can't go wrong with 3COMs.

 

[TruculentTucan]

get a linksys, they are much cheaper then 3com and they work the same. Just to tell you, brand names dont really matter with network cards.

 

[eshtog]

where on the web can I get a Linksys network card?

 

[bozo1]

$17.50 at Mwave.

 

[eshtog]

what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=27&manufactory=1331 is this the card I am looking for?

 

[Quad]

to be honest, most NICs will do just fine

make a choice: 10mb or 100mb.

then go to your local comp store. you'll most likely get a nic cheapest at a local place because:
1) nics are already relatively cheap
2) no shipping charges

if u find a site without shipping, then sure go and buy it from there.

rule of thumb: stick to the big names like dlink, linksys, netgear, smc, 3com.
however, as someone said before, brand names don't really matter. it's not very likely to get a bad network card

 

[bozo1]

<< is this the card I am looking for >>



Nope, that's a different brand.

 

[N8Magic]

Intel NIC's even though they are more expensive, will serve you the best. I have NEVER had a problem with my Intel 10/100 NIC. Although the crappy DLink one that came with my DSL modem gave me major problems.

Solution? I went out and bought another Intel NIC.

Trust me, spend the extra cash.

 

[eshtog]

I ordered the Linksys from Mwave thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

Before you buy look here:

http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/nictest.html

 

[Zach]

No Linksys at Newegg, get this one:

Netgear FA311 Ethernet Network Card 10/100 Mbps N82E16833122101 $13.00

That's description, item #, price.

Also look for SMC, but I prefer Netgears (I like the FA310TX's actually, but my 311 is fine).

For some less than though testing, and some writing on the matter, look for a thread I posted in the Networking forum. Someone gave a link comparing all the different cards.