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315 network cards from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $14 to $1,425, and half cost less than $58.

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StarTech.comSpec score 7.5

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Four SFP+ ports for four 10 Gbps connections
+10 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth installs
−Occupies a PCIe x8 slot, larger than typical cards
$251.79-50%Was: $506.89
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
ASUS

PCIe

+Adds WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 through a PCIe card
+Includes two external antennas for signal reception
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
−Requires an open PCIe slot in the computer
$29.99-25%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed over RJ45 copper
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Jumbo frame support for larger packets
−Only two PCIe lanes limit peak throughput
$172.99-6%List: $183.46
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

25 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP28

+Four SFP28 ports in one card
+Supports 25 Gbps speeds per port
+PCI Express 4.0 interface with x16 lanes
−Requires a PCIe slot in a compatible server
$4,465.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
QNAPSpec score 7.3

25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+25 Gbps speed per port for high-bandwidth networks
+Two ports for redundant or parallel connections
+Intel chip with FEC for reliable data transfer
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two ports for two separate 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+10 Gbps speed, well above standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface for desktop motherboards
−Uses a PCIe x4 slot, which many boards lack
$216.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Cudy

PCIe

+Supports 2.5G, 1G, and 100M speeds over Ethernet
+Low-profile design fits small-form-factor PC cases
+Wake-on-LAN support for remote wake-up
−Requires an available PCIe slot inside the computer
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Cudy

PCIe, Intel

+Wi-Fi 6E support for the 6 GHz band
+Bluetooth 5.3 included
+OFDMA support for multi-device efficiency
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
ASUS

10 Speed, PCIe, SFP+

+10 Gbps speed for fast wired transfers
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+SFP+ ports support fiber and direct-attach connections
−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes in the computer
No current price. Check it at the store.
ASUS

PCIe

+Adds WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 through a PCIe card
+Supports WPA3 security for wireless networks
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
−Requires an open PCIe slot in the computer
No current price. Check it at the store.
StarTech.com

1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+Realtek RTL8111H chipset
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+RJ45 copper connection
−Single port limits simultaneous connections
No current price. Check it at the store.
SynologySpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+PCIe interface for desktop and server expansion slots
+Model E10G30-T2 fits Synology network storage setups
$244.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
ASUS

PCIe

+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Dual-band 4x4 design for multiple wireless streams
+Includes a heat sink
$179.97
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Dual band wireless operation
+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
+Half Mini PCI Express form factor
$21.63
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
+Includes Bluetooth 5.1
+PCI Express interface
$11.61
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Built on an Intel chip
+Provides an RJ45 port for copper Ethernet cabling
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Two ports for high-speed network connections
+Uses a PCIe bus interface for internal installation
+Built on an Intel network chip
$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, QSFP, Intel

+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Built on an Intel chip
+Provides QSFP ports for high-speed fiber or direct-attach connections
$460.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, SFP28, Intel

+Two SFP28 ports for fiber or high-speed connections
+Uses a PCIe bus interface for internal installation
+Built on an Intel network chip
$257.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Wi-Fi 6E standard with access to the 6 GHz band
+PCIe bus for installation in a desktop slot
+Intel chipset for a recognized wireless controller family
$35.16
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
MSI

PCIe

+WiFi 7 support with Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
+Tri-band operation including 6GHz band
+Supports 320MHz channel width and MLO
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Broadcom

PCIe

+Uses a PCIe bus that fits modern desktop motherboards
+Built on the BCM957414A4142CC model for server networking
No current price. Check it at the store.
UGREEN

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps wired speed for fast local transfers
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
$32.99-18%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Qronoz

2.5 Speed, PCIe

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit networks
+PCIe interface fits a standard desktop expansion slot
+Includes an active cooling fan
−Active fan adds a moving part that can make noise
$25.99-13%Was: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

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