SMC Network Cards under $50

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6 SMC network cards under $50. Most cost $5 to $6, and half cost less than $6.

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PCI

+PCI interface fits older desktop computers

+Supports 10/100 network speeds

+Model SMC1244TX named for identification

−10/100 speeds are slower than modern gigabit or 10Gb cards

$6.39

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

SMC

USB

+USB 2.0 connection works with desktops and laptops without an internal slot

+Wireless LAN adapter supports 802.11g networks

+54Mbps wireless rate for 802.11g connections

−USB 2.0 interface limits speed compared with newer adapters

$5.49

as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details

SMC

0.1 Speed, PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

+Supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connections

+Adds a wired network connection to a computer

−Maximum speed is 100Mbps, below gigabit Ethernet

$4.84

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

SMC

$6.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details

SMC

PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

+Supports 802.11g wireless networking

+54Mbps wireless rate for 802.11g connections

−Requires an open PCI slot inside the computer

$6.19

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

SMC

PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

−Requires an open PCI slot inside the computer

$6.19

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

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Interface	Spec score	Price
PCI	n/a	$6.39 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$5.49 as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
PCI	n/a	$4.84 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
	n/a	$6.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details
PCI	n/a	$6.19 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI	n/a	$6.19 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

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