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9 network cards under $200 from Intel, StarTech.com, Euqvos and more. Most cost $110 to $172, and half cost less than $140.

StarTech.comSpec score 7.2

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
SynologySpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 1 Ports

+Single port provides 10GbE network connectivity
+Suited to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade on one connection
+Fits a single-port network card slot setup
−Only one port limits simultaneous network connections
$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 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
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
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
AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed for fast transfers on high-bandwidth networks
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x4 interface
−Uses a full x4 PCIe slot
$170.72
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
SonnetSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Single RJ45 port for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Thunderbolt compatible for use with Thunderbolt systems
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 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

Compare specs

network cardSpeedInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
10PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)7.2$172.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
107.2$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
1PCIIntel7.1$116.46
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
1Intel7.1$183.33
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
1PCIeIntel7.1$139.77
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
100PCIeQSFPMellanox8.8$105.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
10PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)7.2$170.72
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
10PCIeRJ457.2$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
10PCIeRJ45Intel7.2$145.93
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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