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10Gb Dual LAN Base-T PCI-e Network Card, Intel X540 Controller, RIITOP 10Gbps Ethernet Adapter, 2 * 10Gbe RJ45 Port , Support Windows/Windows Server/Linux/Vmware/ESX
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5.0GB PCIe Network Card PCIe to 5.0 Gigabit Ethernet Network Card, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Win Server 2022/2019/2016, Linux
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10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, with Broadcom BCM57810S Chipset, Dual SFP+ Port, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/VMware
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- Brand: Intel
- Part Number: ?E810XXVDA4
- Standards: Ethernet
- Connectors: Ethernet
- Model #: E810XXVDA4
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5Gb PCIe Network Card, YuanLey 5G Base-T PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with RTL8126, Support WOL, 5G/2.5G/1G/100Mbps NIC Card RJ45 Port for PC Windows/Linux OS
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Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express Network Adapter
- Connectors: 1 x RJ45
- Wake On LAN: Yes
- Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C
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Dual PCIe 3.1 2.5GBase-T Network Adapter with in-tel I225-V / I226-V 2500/1000/100Mbps PCI Express Giga-bit Ethernet NIC Card RJ45 LAN Controller for Windows 10/11 with Low Profile Bracket
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Mellanox Connectx-3 Pro - Network Adapter - PCI Express 3.0 X8-10 Gigabit Ethernet (MCX312B-XCCT)
- Model #: 86907754120
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- Standards: F169G
- Connectors: 2 x RJ45
- LEDs: Link, Activity
- Drivers: Microsoft® Windows® (32-bit and 64-bit extended), Linux® (32-bit and 64-bit extended), VMware, MS-DOS, Oracle Solaris
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- Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
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Dual-10Gb SFP+ PCI-E Network Card NIC, Mellanox ConnectX-3 PCI-e 3.0 X8 PCI Express 10 Gigabit Ethernet Server NIC (ST7286-10GB)
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9207-8i 6Gbs SAS 2308 PCI-E 3.0 HBA IT Mode for ZFS FreeNAS unRAID 2*SFF-8087 SATA Host Bus Adapter
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PCIe WiFi 6 Network Card Wireless Adapter Bluetooth 5.0 AX 3000 Mbps AX200 Dual Band 5.GHz/2.4GHz PCI-E Wireless WiFi Network Adapter Card for Desktop Windows 10 64-bit eokCXOY
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Intel E10G42BT 10Gbps PCI Express x8 X520-T2 10Gigabit Ethernet Card
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Intel E1G44HT 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 2.0 Server Adapter I340-T4
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Intel E1G44ET 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter
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Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 10 GbE, Dual-port | X710DA2
- Connectors: 2 x RJ45
- Weight: 10
- Package Contents: Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1 Information CD Low-Profile Bracket
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StarTech 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card, Dual Intel I225-V, 802.3af/at PoE+ Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, LP4/8-Pin PCIe-Powered Model PR22GIP-NETWORK-CARD
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- Standards: IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T ), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX ), IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-TX), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), IEEE 802.1p (QoS), IEEE 802.1AS (AVB), IEEE 802.1X (WoL), IEEE P802.3az (EEE), IEEE 1588 (PTP), PCI Express Version 2
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Intel® EXPI9301CT Comparable 10/100/1000Mbs Single RJ-45 Port 100m PCIe 2.0 x4 Network Interface Card
- Standards: IEEE 802.3
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- Weight: 9.60 oz
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Intel EXPI9402PT 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
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- BUS: PCI Express 1.0a
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Learn about Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Faster, More Reliable Wired Connectivity
A Network Interface Card gives your PC or server a fast, stable link to your network. From budget 1GbE to multi-gig (2.5GbE/5GbE) and 10GbE+, you’ll find PCI Express cards, USB adapters, and multi-port models in Newegg’s Network Interface Cards catalog. Pair your NIC with the right switch, optics, and cabling to unlock consistent throughput for gaming, low-latency streaming, content creation, virtualization, iSCSI backups, and more.
Popular NIC Categories
PCIe Ethernet Cards
The go-to choice for desktops and workstations. Options range from 1GbE and 2.5GbE to 10GbE/25GbE, with features like VLAN tagging, link aggregation (LACP), checksum/TSO/LRO offload, SR-IOV/RDMA, and PXE/Wake-on-LAN. Browse performance picks here: 10GbE network cards.
USB & USB-C Ethernet Adapters
Ideal for ultrabooks and mini PCs—plug-and-play wired networking without opening the case. Choose USB 3.0/USB-C for Gigabit and above. Find compact options in Network Adapters & Ethernet Connectors.
Fiber & SFP/SFP+ NICs
Use SFP/SFP+ for long-distance or electrically isolated runs and ultra-low latency. Pair your card with compatible optics from SFP/SFP+ transceivers and OM3/OM4 fiber for 10GbE and higher.
Key Decisions Before You Buy
Match the NIC to your target speed (1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G, 25G), PCIe slot type (x1/x4/x8, Gen3/Gen4), and connector (RJ45 vs. SFP/SFP+). For fiber or long-run links, compare SFP+ fiber NICs. For copper installs, use the right cabling—see Ethernet cables (Cat6/Cat6a). If you’re wiring racks or tight spaces, confirm low-profile/half-height brackets and plan mounting with server racks & cabinets.
Performance tip: For 2.5GbE/5GbE over copper, Cat6/Cat6a reduces errors and heat. For 10GbE+ fiber, verify SR/LR optics and OM3/OM4 cable type. Power users should also check driver support for Windows, Linux, or VMware ESXi.
Typical Use Cases
Home & Gaming: Upgrade to a 2.5GbE PCIe card for faster downloads and smoother game/stream concurrency; pair with a 2.5G switch.
Creative & NAS: Move large media quickly with 10GbE PCIe NICs; use SFP+ for fiber runs to a rack or studio bay.
Virtualization & Labs: Choose dual-port/quad-port server NICs for VLANs, LACP, SR-IOV, and traffic isolation across hosts and services.
Why Add a Dedicated NIC?
Boosts wired speed and stability beyond onboard LAN, enables VLAN isolation and link aggregation, reduces CPU usage via hardware offloads, and adds flexibility for SFP/SFP+ fiber runs or multi-port redundancy and failover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need 2.5GbE or is 1GbE enough?
1GbE is fine for basic browsing and streaming. If you copy large files, use fast NAS, or share bandwidth among many devices, 2.5GbE offers a noticeable speed boost—pair it with a compatible 2.5G switch.
RJ45 vs. SFP/SFP+ — which should I choose?
RJ45 over copper is convenient for short runs and existing cabling. SFP/SFP+ with fiber is better for long distances, lower latency, or electrical isolation. If you go fiber, match your card with the right optics from SFP/SFP+ transceivers.
Will a USB Ethernet adapter bottleneck my laptop?
Use USB 3.0 or USB-C models for Gigabit or faster speeds. They’re great for travel and thin-and-light PCs—browse options in Network Adapters & Ethernet Connectors.
Related Essentials
Build the whole stack: a multi-gig switch for uplinks, tidy runs with a patch panel, and protect your edge with firewalls & security.
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Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter 10/100/1000Mbps PCI-Express 1 x RJ45Brandon Y.
6/21/2023 11:48:57 AM
Works as advertised
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