Network Cards under $200

2 network cards under $200 from Intel, StarTech.com, Euqvos and more. Prices run $155 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

Lpxlqklyp

40 Speed, Mellanox

+40G network speed for high-bandwidth connections

+Mellanox chipset for ConnectX-3 VPI compatibility

+Available in short and long bracket configurations

$155.15

as of 11/04/2026 09:09 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
	40			Mellanox	n/a	$155.15 as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

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