10/100 network card

[Friar]

i am thinking of going for the free bt broadband upgrade. i am currently at 2.2mbs but with the upgrade can go to approx 6.

for this i will need a router rather than the usb modem i have at the moment.

i do not have a 10/100 network card.

i have had a quick look in dabs.com and they range from dabs own at 3.97 to upwards of 80.

i know they say you get what you pay for, but how much do i want and what should i pay for it?

[B16Enk]

Netgear GA311 Gigabit PCI Network Card (NW-045-NG)

£16.39 Including VAT at 17.5%

[Friar]

ok roger,

thank you

if it comes with the "b16enk approved" sticker, its good enough for me

[B16Enk]

It's gigabit too, not that we expect gigabit speeds on broadband this year...

Are you 100% sure your mobo doesn't have built-in nic?

[Friar]

yes, i had a good look round the back the other day.

the machine is 4 years old now, well i say that, its like Triggers broom, had it 30 years.....10 new handles and 25 new heads. i have upgraded sound cound, graphics twice and memory twice.

When I originally bought it i think i never specified a network card or never dreamed that i would ever need one!