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Network Cards under $300

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5 network cards under $300 from Intel, StarTech.com and Synology. Most cost $252 to $299, and half cost less than $283.

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BrandGlotrends1StarTech.com1
Speed121021001
Ports2114512
InterfacePCIe5
Port typeSFP+2RJ451SFP281
ControllerIntel5
Price$250 & above5
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StarTech.comSpec score 7.9

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Four SFP+ ports for four 10 Gbps connections
+10 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth installs
−Occupies a PCIe x8 slot, larger than typical cards
$251.79-50%Was: $506.89
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.9

1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Four Ethernet ports on one card
+PCIe x4 interface for higher bandwidth
+1 Gbps speed per port
−Requires a PCIe x4 or larger slot
$283.44
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.9

1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Four RJ45 ports in a single card
+Intel 82576 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits smaller expansion slots
$275.20
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
GlotrendsSpec score 9.5

100 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP28

+4 ports: the most ports of the 18 here
+100 speed: the highest speed of the 21 here
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
KnjcsvhghSpec score 7.9

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Four SFP+ ports for multiple 10 Gbps connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-bandwidth slots
+Intel chip for the network card
−SFP+ ports need compatible transceivers or cables
$286.47
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPortsInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
104PCIeSFP+Intel7.9$251.79
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
14PCIeIntel7.9$283.44
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
14PCIeRJ45Intel7.9$275.20
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
1004PCIeSFP28Intel9.5$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
104PCIeSFP+Intel7.9$286.47
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

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