on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

[The_Mad_MoShah]

would a separate NIC be better than my on-board NIC built into my motherboard? Your opinions please.

[=98=]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

It depends whether it has it's own software and bypasses Window's TCP/IP stack.

[Xodus]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

Like the Killer NIC.

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

Like the Killer NIC.

Although that particular product really isn't worth the price.

[The_Mad_MoShah]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

It depends whether it has it's own software and bypasses Window's TCP/IP stack.

Do you have a recommendations (at a reasonable price)

[AmericanDad]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

I would never pay more than £5 / $7 for a nic card.

[=98=]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

I would love a KillerNIC, they are really good technology, it's just a shame they cost too much!

[The_Mad_MoShah]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

Kller NIC = kill your pocket. Might as well upgrade your video card.

[=98=]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

Yea, i'm just saying that were it cheaper, i would pick one up straight away. They work really well!

[Xodus]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

People saying killer nic are stupid have never tried it

[=98=]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

It is good, especially for running BitTorrent whilst gaming!

Shun WinTCP/IP :awes

[jesus]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

It is good, especially for running BitTorrent whilst gaming!

Shun WinTCP/IP :awes

yeah man torrenting just kills my ping

[=98=]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

All because of Windows networking inefficiencies

Although, i suspect a QoS enabled router might be better :)

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: on-board NIC vs PCI NIC

I'd like a Killer, not for the networking but because it can be used as a simple linux PC within your main PC for various different tasks.