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PallaviAnantharmu   08-29-2011 at 08:39:31 AM

Hello,
i wanted to know the disadvantages of using a Network interface card

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mightymaxio   08-29-2011 at 09:10:21 AM

Are you smoking weed? lol without that you wouldnt be able to connect to the Internet

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warhead0   08-29-2011 at 09:21:40 AM

If you mean something like the Killer 2100 or similar products, Then there is no real advantage.

Yes it will lower your ping in games slightly, and may even help you get a couple FPS in your games.
It's a good idea, but it's nothing ground breaking and usually isn't worth the cost.
You would be much better off spending the money on a better CPU or GPU.


Message edited by warhead0 on 08-29-2011 at 09:24:36 AM
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mightymaxio   08-29-2011 at 09:48:43 AM

Right but you still need a NIC regardless to connect to the internet, whether its an integrated NIC or an addin NIC.

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