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Network Cards under $200

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28 network cards under $200 from Intel, StarTech.com, Euqvos and more. Most cost $116 to $192, and half cost less than $147.

Top brands: Intel (5)

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
10GtekSpec score 8.3

25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28

+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 ports
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface
+Intel E810 controller
−Uses a full x8 PCIe slot
−SFP28 ports need compatible modules or cables
$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 7.3

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+Intel chipset for 10 Gbps Ethernet
+Uses an x8 PCIe slot for bandwidth
−Uses a PCIe x8 slot
$119.44
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
KnjcsvhghSpec score 7.1

1 Speed, 1 Ports, PCI, Intel

+Single fiber optical port at 1 Gbps
+Intel I350 chipset
+PCI-Ex4 x4 lane interface
−Single port limits it to one connection
$116.46
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Akpzkyywn

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226 chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$193.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Intel chipset used in this Ethernet network adapter
+Connects through a PCIe bus interface
+Dual-port configuration for two network connections
−Specifications list only the chipset and bus type
$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Intel

1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+Four RJ-45 copper ports for four connections
+PCI Express 2.0 x4 lane interface
+Copper RJ-45 ports suit standard Ethernet cabling
−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
$135.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Intel

10 Speed, Intel

+Intel chip, a established network controller brand
+10 Gbps speed, well above standard gigabit Ethernet
+Internal card that installs inside a desktop computer
−Requires a desktop with an open internal expansion slot
$134.84
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Knjcsvhgh

2 Ports, PCIe, SFP, Intel

+Two SFP ports for fiber or direct-attach connections
+Intel 82576 controller
+PCIe x1 slot fits standard expansion slots
−SFP ports need compatible transceivers or cables
$131.40
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Yrwygcgwy

10 Speed, PCIe, Intel

+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+Intel chip for the network card
+PCIe bus connects to standard expansion slots
−Optical fiber ports need compatible transceivers or cables
$126.92
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 7.5

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Offers four 10 gigabit RJ45 ports on one card
+Uses an Intel X540-T4 chip for 10G networking
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop and server systems
$181.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.5

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Four ports for four separate 10 Gbps connections
+Intel chip for a 10 Gbps network connection
+SFP+ ports for 10GbE fiber or direct attach links
$168.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
KnjcsvhghSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Four ports for multiple connections at 1 Gbps
+Intel I350 chipset
+PCIe x4 lane interface
$182.61
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
YrwygcgwySpec score 7.3

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber or copper links
+Intel 82599ES chip for network compatibility
+Uses a PCIe x8 slot for server and workstation builds
$192.53
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.3

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber or copper links
+Intel 82599ES chip for network compatibility
+Uses a PCIe x8 slot for server and workstation builds
$192.53
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
KnjcsvhghSpec score 7.2

1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCI, Intel

+Two ports at 1 Gbps each
+Intel I350 chipset
+Multi-mode fiber connectivity
$172.17
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
YrwygcgwySpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed over standard copper Ethernet
+RJ45 port connects to common Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth slots
$145.93
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.1

1 Speed, 1 Ports, Intel

+Single port for one network connection
+Supports gigabit speed for wired networking
+Built on an Intel chip for network connectivity
$183.33
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.1

1 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Single fiber optic port for fiber connections
+Intel chip with 1 Gbps gigabit speed
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
$139.77
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Akpzkyywn

Intel

+Intel chip for Ethernet server adapter use
+Includes both short and long bracket versions
+Dual-port design with two Ethernet connections
$118.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

10 Speed, SFP+, Intel

+Delivers 10Gbps speed through an SFP+ port
+Uses an Intel 82599 network chip
+Works with fiber connections through SFP+ ports
$178.38
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Yrwygcgwy

10 Speed, SFP+, Intel

+Delivers 10Gbps speed through an SFP+ port
+Uses an Intel 82599 network chip
+Works with fiber connections through SFP+ ports
$178.38
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Yrwygcgwy

2 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Two ports on one PCIe card
+Intel chipset listed in specifications
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
$101.23
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

10 Speed, PCIe, Intel

+Dual optical ports on one card
+10 Gbps speed for fast network transfers
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
$115.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Lpxlqklyp

10 Speed, SFP, Intel

+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+SFP port type for fiber or direct-attach connections
+Intel chip for the network card
$132.75
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
EuqvosSpec score 8.4

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+SR-IOV: only 5 of 61 here have one
+10 speed: only 7 of 47 here have a higher speed
$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
LemspumSpec score 8.1

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+SR-IOV: only 5 of 61 here have one
+2 ports: only 4 of 28 here have more ports
$108.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
PCIeRJ45Inteln/a$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
PCIeInteln/a$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
25PCIeSFP28Intel8.3$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
10PCIeRJ45Intel7.3$119.44
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
1PCIIntel7.1$116.46
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
2.5PCIeRJ45Inteln/a$193.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
PCIeInteln/a$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
1PCIeRJ45Inteln/a$135.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
10Inteln/a$134.84
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
PCIeSFPInteln/a$131.40
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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