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Network Cards under $250

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4 network cards under $250 from StarTech.com and Synology. Prices run $171 to $237.

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BrandStarTech.com2
Speed104
Ports1221
InterfacePCIe4
Port typeRJ454
ControllerIntel18Mellanox5Marvell (Aquantia)4Realtek1
PriceUnder $2002Under $3002$200 & above2
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StarTech.comSpec score 7.3

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
StarTech.comSpec score 7.4

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two ports for two separate 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+10 Gbps speed, well above standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface for desktop motherboards
−Uses a PCIe x4 slot, which many boards lack
$216.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Akpzkyywn

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)

+Uses an RJ45 port for standard copper Ethernet cabling
+PCIe x4 slot fits many motherboards with a 10G connection
+Marvell Aquantia AQC107 chip for 10 Gbps networking
−Requires a PCIe x4 slot or larger
$237.96
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.3

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

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPortsInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
101PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)7.3$172.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
102PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)7.4$216.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
10PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)n/a$237.96
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
101PCIeRJ45Marvell (Aquantia)7.3$170.72
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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