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Chipset
Customers are generally satisfied with the Rosewill network card's performance, citing easy installation and good value for money. However, some have noted discrepancies between advertised and actual chipsets.
Data Transfer Speed
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the data transfer speed of the Rosewill Ethernet Card. The card has improved network speeds for many users and is a cost-effective solution to achieve gigabit connections in older computers. Some users noted that the TX speed was faster than RX in their setup but overall, the card has been working well and reliably for most customers.
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Compatibility With Motherboards
Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the compatibility of the Rosewill Ethernet Card with various motherboards. Some users mentioned that it works perfectly for their servers or gaming needs, while others had issues installing it on older systems. The card is praised for its ability to replace failed on-board interfaces and add additional ports. However, some customers noted that it may not fit in older PCs.
Operating System Compatibility
Customers have generally positive experiences with the operating system compatibility of this Ethernet Card. Many report that it is easily installed on various versions of Windows, including older ones like XP and 7. However, some customers have encountered difficulties finding or installing drivers for newer operating systems such as Windows 10.
Highlights
Quality
All in all i am very happy with this network card and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality gigabit pci network card.
A addon ethernet card for the full size pci slot thats on nearly most of the motherboards the card works wonderswhen motherboar... Read More
The built in driver works for a few days then stops dumping a watchdog message on the console.
72 gbytes 553 mbits/secsame test in full duplex -r mode both sides transferring, issue is more pronounced:[ id] interval transf... Read More
Price
It is very inexpensive and works very well for the price.
I needed to put gigabit ethernet in an old pc, and for $10 this did just the trick.
I received this product for free/discount for providing my honest, unbiased opinions.
Disclaimer: i received this at a discount for an honest review.
Shipping
Unit was well packed and arrived fast.
It arrived quickly and inside the box was the network card, a low profile bracket, an installation cd, and the required hardwar... Read More
Packaging/appearance
Attached are pictures of both the opened box as i received it and the items laid out, removed from their original plastic packaging.
Competitiveness
Being in the technology field i have used many different brands of network cards and i must say rosewill does not disappoint.
Bought this to replace a failed network adapter of a different brand on an old machine running windows xp (very old).
Economic factorsit is not common practice to associate economics with network cards.
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 124 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 30 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Due to the limitations on the older motherboard this card when plugged into a pci slot achieved a top speed just shy of 300mbps
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Ubuntu linux had no issue recognizing this nic
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This card uses a realtek chipset specificity the 8169
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As of this review the latest driver was released on july 27 2020
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I uploaded a 4gb test file to a local server over a 1000 mbits connection according to the file copy dialog i was clocking in at around 55 to 70 mbytess
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The same file copy test clocked in at around 100 mbytess
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If all you have is a pci slot then this is probably the best you can get
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bought this for an older motherboard with a shot ethernet port and ended up using it on a few systems before finally throwing in an old server
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