Network Cards of 2025
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ASUSASUS XG-C100C 10G Network Adapter PCI-E x4 Card with Single RJ-45 Port and Built-in QoS for use with Windows 10/8.1/8/7 and Linux Kernel 4.4/4.2/3.6/3.2 (XG-C100C)
9.3 Easy installation8.0 worth the money8.0 Tech SupportWhy we love it
10Gbps ultra fast speeds
Compatible with existing networks
Windows/Linux support
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TP-LinkTP-Link 10GB PCIe Network Card (TX401)-PCIe to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter,Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Servers 2019/2016/2012 R2, and Linux, Including a CAT6A Cable
9.3 Easy installation8.0 worth the money8.0 Tech Support 3
TP-LinkTP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card (Archer TX3000E), Up to 2400Mbps, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11AX Dual Band Wireless Adapter with MU-MIMO,OFDMA,Ultra-Low Latency, Supports Windows 11, 10 (64bit) only
9.3 Easy installation9.3 WiFi signal8.7 worth the moneyWhy we love it
Fast Wi-Fi 6 speeds up to 2.4Gbps.
Enhanced Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
Easy installation with magnetized antennas.
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TP-LinkTP-Link WiFi 6 PCIe WiFi Card for Desktop PC AX3000 (Archer TX55E), Bluetooth 5.2, WPA3, 802.11ax Dual Band Wireless Adapter with MU-MIMO, Ultra-Low Latency, Supports Windows 11, 10 (64bit) Only
9.3 Easy installation8.9 WiFi signal8.0 Bluetooth connectionWhy we love it
Ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds.
Enhanced gaming experience.
Strong and stable connection.
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10Gtek10Gtek 10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with X540 Controller, PCIe Ethernet LAN Adapter for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2
9.7 Easy installation8.2 worth the money8.2 StabilityWhy we love it
High performance: Intel X540 controller chip and 5.0 G T/s X8 Lane.
Broad compatibility: Windows, Linux, ESX/ESXi and more.
Comprehensive support: Driver CD, 30 days free returned, 1 year warranty and lifetime tech support.
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BrosTrendBrosTrend 5Gb PCIe Network Card, PCIe Ethernet Card with Extra Low-Profile, PCI Express Network Adapter for PC Windows 11/10 & Windows Server 2022 ONLY, PCI-e to 5 Gigabit NIC Lifetime Protection
Main highlights- Unparalleled 5 Gbps Speed: Future-proof your desktop PC's wired connection with the 5 Gbps PCIe network card. It takes your connectivity to the next level with speeds 5 times faster than a typical Gigabit PCIe Ethernet card
- Supports Windows 11 / 10 / Windows Server 2022: Simply install the driver from the included disc or download it from our website to achieve the full 5Gbps speed. Supports Wake on LAN and QoS
- Instant Local Network Transfer: Whether integrated into your client PC or host server, the PCI Express network card establishes lightning-fast connections with other devices in your local network, elevating the efficiency of data transmission
- Important Note: Works out of the box with any Linux distribution running kernel 6.9 (released May 12, 2024) or newer. Linux expertise support is not provided
- Hyper-Fast Internet Access: Experience boosted speed, reduced latency, and enhanced responsiveness with the PCIe network card, making your computer ideal for intense gaming and flawless streaming. Harness your ISP's speeds with added 5GBASE-T technology
- Crafted for Maximum Reliability: Enhanced with dense fins and high-quality aluminum construction, the PCIe nic optimizes heat dissipation, ensuring consistent performance and reliability
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GIGABYTEGIGABYTE WiFi 6E GC-WBAX210 (2x2 802.11ax/ Tri-Band WiFi/Bluetooth 5.2/ PCIe Expansion Card)
9.5 WiFi signal9.3 Easy installation9.1 worth the moneyWhy we love it
Easy installation process.
Exceptional wireless range.
Supports tri-band Wi-Fi.
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NICGIGA10Gb Dual LAN Base-T PCI-e Network Card, Intel X540 Controller, NICGIGA 10Gbps Ethernet Adapter, 2 * 10Gbe RJ45 Port, 10G NIC Card, Support Windows/Windows Server/Linux/Vmware/ESX
Main highlights- 【PCIe to 10Gbe RJ45】: This 10G BASE-T PCIe network adapter converts PCIe slots (X8/16) into 10G RJ-45 Ethernet ports. Note: Only for PCIe ports, not for PCI slots.
- 【Network Interfaces】: Two independent Ethernet interfaces for 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX applicationgs (IEEE 802.3an, 802.3,802.3u, and 802.3ab), supports Windows/Windows Server/Linux/Vmware/ESX.
- 【Customer service】: Every NICGIGA 10G NIC is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance. We supply a year warranty for whole products and lifetime technical support.
- 【Adaptability and heat dissipation】: Comes with standard brackets and slim brackets for different applications such as desktops, workstations, servers, and mini-tower computers. Excellent heat dissipation performance can quickly reduce the temperature and keep the stability of network transmission.
- 【10G Network Card】 :Adopting Intel X540 Controller, it provides up to Dual Lan 10 Gbps of extreme speed to ensure the stability of Internet access and local data transmission, effectively preventing packet loss and making the server more stable.
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ULANSeNDual-Port PCIe Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Intel 82575/82576 Two Ports LAN NIC Card for Support PXE for Windows/Windows Server/Linux/Freebsd/DOS with Low Profile
Main highlights- Supports Windows 7/8/2000/XP/Vista/Windows Server 2003/2008/2012; Novell Netware 5.x/6.x; Linux; FreeBSD 7.x or later; DOS; SCO Open Server; UnixWare / OpenUnix 8; Sun Solaris x86; OS Independent Vmware ESX (Does not support VMware ESXi 7.0 or above)
- Support Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON).
- PCI Express 2.1. 2.5 GT/s x1 Lane. Compatible with x1, x2,x4, x8, x16 standard and low-profile PCI Express slots.
- Imported alloy heat sink , can effectively remove excess heat , keep the network card at normal operating temperature and double stable operation
- Compatible with IPMI pass-through (SMBus or NC-SI), iSCSI boot, WoL, PXE remote boot, VLAN filtering
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VIMIN10G PCI-E Network Card with 10Gbps Dual RJ45 Ports, Intel X540-T2 Conrtoller, VIMIN 10Gb Ethernet Adapter Card Compatible with PCI Express X8, X16, Support Windows/Windows Server/Linux/VMware
Main highlights- Wide Compatibility with Operating Systems - The vimin 10Gbps ethernet adapter network card is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows/Windows server, Linux, and VMware, meeting the network needs in various environments.
- Flexible PCIe x8 and x16 Compatibility - This 10G ethernet SFP card os compatible with PCI Express x8 and x16, allowing flexible adaptation to different specifications of PCIe slots, which provides more deployment options.
- Excellent Heat Dissipation and Stable Connection - Features a heat sink to maintain optimal temperature levels during heavy usage, ensuring device stability. With a well-designed gold finger interface, reducing the risk of interruptions and ensuring consistent network performance.
- Choice of Standard and Slim Brackets - Available with standard and slim brackets, suitable for different heights of servers and devices, meeting diverse installation requirements.
- 2x 10Gbps RJ45 Copper Port - Utilizing the Intel X540-T2 chipset controller, this Dual Lan 10Gb NIC network card delivers up to 10Gbps of network connection speed and offers reliable performance and stability, ideal for high-speed data transmission requirements in servers and high-end devices.