network card help please

camplo87

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I have a desktop without a network card and noticed that internet download speeds are slow. I have Verizon Fios 50/25 plan. My internet download speed fluctuates like crazy. Sometimes I get 25/40 and sometimes it's as low as 3.5/40 with my 50/25 plan! I already contacted verizon about it, but they told me to change my settings in my network card which I don't have.
Will a network card effect my download speeds?

will any network card work on any motherboard ?

I have an a88x-pro motherboard

what do you recommend to get ?


 
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Most likely it has nothing to do with your network card. The onboard network card is fine, the only reason people buy separate ones is if they need more ports or wireless.

I would look at your router, the cable, and also what server you're downloading from.
Different servers mean different speeds.

Anonymouselite5

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Most likely it has nothing to do with your network card. The onboard network card is fine, the only reason people buy separate ones is if they need more ports or wireless.

I would look at your router, the cable, and also what server you're downloading from.
Different servers mean different speeds.

 
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