Network Cards under $300

2 network cards under $300 from Intel, StarTech.com and Synology. Prices run $216 to $237.

StarTech.comSpec score 7.5

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

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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

Compare specs

network card	Speed	Ports	Interface	Port type	Controller	Spec score	Price
	10	2	PCIe	RJ45	Marvell (Aquantia)	7.5	$216.36 as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
	10		PCIe	RJ45	Marvell (Aquantia)	n/a	$237.96 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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