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Does what it should

Intel PWLA8391GT Desktop Adapter PRO/1000 GT 10/100/1000Mbps PCI 1 x RJ45
Intel PWLA8391GT Desktop Adapter PRO/1000 GT 10/100/1000Mbps PCI 1 x RJ45

Pros: It works, installs without any problems. I got it to upgrade an old windows box that I'm using to stream internet video to my tv.

Cons: It didn't come with a driver disk or manual, so I had to connect to the net with the old ethernet card to get the driver. Not a huge deal but I can imagine some users might be confused.

Great board

GIGABYTE Z490 VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI 6, 2.5 GbE LAN, Dual Thunderbolt 3
GIGABYTE Z490 VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI 6, 2.5 GbE LAN, Dual Thunderbolt 3

Pros: - Super flexible motherboard. Tried and true - I prefer the look of the bios to other Gigabyte boards that I have. - I'm still learning about this product but so far I'm happy. My 1st one had defective USB ports but the 2nd one seems to be totally fine. - Thunderbolt is a plus.

Cons: Only thing I don't like is that the release for the PCIe GPU slot is very hard to reach. New Egg is great but unfortunately this product is currently only being sold through marketplace sellers in Asia who don't offer anywhere the same level of customer service that New Egg offers. - Don't be in a hurry or need to process a return (but of course this has nothing to do with the product which is great.)

Overall Review: I am a bit fan of New Egg and Gigabyte boards have generally been reliable for me. Beware of the claims of marketplace sellers.

11/21/2022

almost too many wires

PowerColor Radeon HD 3450 512MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Video Card AX3450 512MD2-H
PowerColor Radeon HD 3450 512MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Video Card AX3450 512MD2-H

Pros: I installed this in my old Dell Dimension 4600. I don't in fact use a lot of the connectors so they end up taking up space. It runs quiet and I think it will outlast the computer.

Cons: I wish the unused connectors could be disconnected from the supply to free up space inside the case.

Works Great in my Hackintosh

EVGA GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 AGP 8X Video Card 256-A8-N401-LR
EVGA GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 AGP 8X Video Card 256-A8-N401-LR

Pros: I Love this thing. I have it running in dual mode in my hackintosh/Dell Dimension 4600. I wasn't able to get mirror mode to run, but hey, its not even designed to run under OSX so I can't complain. I love the nVidia control panel. Well laid out and lots of configuration control. Great card for the money.

Cons: I wish it had more video ram.

super quiet

Noctua NF-B9-1600 92mm Case cooler
Noctua NF-B9-1600 92mm Case cooler

Pros: really great replacement for my Dell old Dimension 4600

Cons: I just wish Dell didn't use proprietary connectors. (means I had to cut the wires to splice this fan to motherboard in an attempt to avoid getting error message from bios. (didn't seem to help). Anyway, its a great fan that runs super quiet.