whymeintrouble
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| [XP] Need new NIC
Hi all,
looking to see opinions on getting a new NIC. my Netgear is starting to cause crashes, so...(tears welling) must be replaced. I've had this one for quite a few years and has always been good to me. I have a gigE network top to bottom. am looking for a GigE card that has the least amount of impact on my system. I am a participant in the Folding@home program and like my free cycles going there  not too concerned about price, just performance,
thanks everyone and have a good day!
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shdesigns
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Stone Mountain, GA | The Intel cards are the best for performance. |
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Cabal
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Boston, MA | reply to whymeintrouble
Intel PRO/1000 PCI or PCI-E cards are the best money can buy. |
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whymeintrouble
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1 edit | any suggestion on which to choose, PCI or PCI Express?
there is a minimal difference in cost. I do a bit of gaming, but usually not online. and nothing really high end either, only have an EVGA 8800GTS 512mb
Intel PWLA8391GT - PCI option
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···33106121
Intel EXPI9300PT - PCI Express option
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···33106006
secondary thought. has anyone used the PCI-Ex on a 1x or 4x slot. if so, how did it? any issues, etc to know of?
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shdesigns
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Stone Mountain, GA | reply to whymeintrouble
I would go with PCI-E, even 1X is faster than regular PCI. |
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Cabal
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Boston, MA | reply to whymeintrouble
PCI-E if you have a free slot for it. |
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whymeintrouble
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Woodridge, IL | thanks again for your replies
have a great weekend
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