i've got a quick network card question

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I have DSL internet access. The card I use to connect to the router is the "SMC EtherEZ (8416)" network adapter card. It's a few years old.

What I want to know is whether or not I should drop a few $$ into a new card. Would I see any improvements in connection speed to the 'net / online gaming?

Any suggestions on what card to get? Thanks as always for your knowledgeable advice.

Reply to HolyShiznit

You will not likely notice any difference.

Reply to upec

You have a high quality network card. Unless you drop a reasonable amount of money on another high quality card, such as a 3com or Intel card, your system will probably run a little SLOWER on the new card, due to the fact that cheap cards use software instead of hardware to accomplish some task.

I'm on a 10/100 connection, but never see a transfer rate higher than 10Mbits over the internet, I have a feeling if you test your connection you'll find a similar reason NOT to upgrade.

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Reply to Crashman

Alright, thanks for your info.

I was just curious about it since Counterstrike runs like crap when trying to get server info, and my latency is surprisingly poor. I guess it's because my system blows. My roommate's PC is a P4 1.3 and runs fine for that game, with fast server info collection and about half the latency.

Reply to HolyShiznit

Wow, I got a working 3Com NIC card today at a computer liquidation sale, £2 it cost me and im guessing its pretty good (3Com 100/10mbit Ethernet card). I dont need it but it was a bargain :-) Im going back later on to get a base system with a dual slot mobo, should be fun making that up.

Reply to tombance

Go to <A HREF="http://www.dslreports.com" target="_new">http://www.dslreports.com</A> and look under 'Our Tools' for a tweak tool. That will recommend some network settings to get the max out of your connection.

My CPU runs so hot the arctic silver undergoes nuclear fusion :eek: .

Reply to svol

Useful site. Thanks for the link. It told me my connection was excellent so no need to alter settings.

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