Tom's has a generally favorable article on Bigfoot's Killer NIC products. http://www.tomsguide.com/us/killer-m1-nic,review-1083.html
The concept seems logical, in that it is common for dedicated/discrete versions of peripherals to outperform on-board counterparts (e.g., video, sound, etc.). I understand the benefits generally, but for me, the point of diminishing returns comes in way before the $250 price for the product.
I read that other dedicated, outboard-chip-based NIC boards also help--but at a lot lower price. Anyone have any experience with them? Would other boards provide tangible benefits, even if lets say 50% of what the Bigfoot provides?
E.g., this one was referenced in a NewEgg review for the Bigfoot, and for ~$24 it is a no brainer to try as an upgrade to my MoBo ethernet connection. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106121
Thoughts? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
The concept seems logical, in that it is common for dedicated/discrete versions of peripherals to outperform on-board counterparts (e.g., video, sound, etc.). I understand the benefits generally, but for me, the point of diminishing returns comes in way before the $250 price for the product.
I read that other dedicated, outboard-chip-based NIC boards also help--but at a lot lower price. Anyone have any experience with them? Would other boards provide tangible benefits, even if lets say 50% of what the Bigfoot provides?
E.g., this one was referenced in a NewEgg review for the Bigfoot, and for ~$24 it is a no brainer to try as an upgrade to my MoBo ethernet connection. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106121
Thoughts? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?