Network Cards under $200

2 network cards under $200 from Intel, StarTech.com, Euqvos and more. Prices run $106 to $170.

LpxlqklypSpec score 7.6

40 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, QSFP

+Dual-port design with two 40 Gbps ports

+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface

+Includes two QSFP+ modules

$170.26

as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

LemspumSpec score 8.8

100 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, QSFP

+100 speed: the highest speed of the 47 here

+SR-IOV: only 5 of 61 here have one

−1 ports: 19 of the 28 here have more ports

$105.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network card	Speed	Interface	Port type	Controller	Spec score	Price
	40	PCIe	QSFP	Mellanox	7.6	$170.26 as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
	100	PCIe	QSFP	Mellanox	8.8	$105.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

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