NIC Teaming?

[RadiclDreamer]

I have automated processes pushing files from the HTPC to the server as well as reading files from the server on the HTPC as well as other systems and media players in the house. So, in my case, it does make a difference because I usually have a few different simultaneous connections to my server reading or writing data.

Whatever difference you are seeing is minimal at best. The bottom line is, in todays world there is little a home user can do do max a pipe often enough for teaming to even be a worthwhile endeavor.