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Oct 11, 2026 8:52 PM

TP-Link 10GB PCIe Network Card (TX401)-PCIe to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, $60.53, Amazon, B&H

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Have been using this card for about 6 months and it's been solid. This is quite a bit less than I paid and well worth it.

Edit: Same price at B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...t_pci.html
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TX...B08D71PVXG
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Have been using this card for about 6 months and it's been solid. This is quite a bit less than I paid and well worth it.

Edit: Same price at B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...t_pci.html
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TX...B08D71PVXG

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Oct 11, 2026 9:25 PM
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StreetJediOct 11, 2026 9:25 PM
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This kept dropping connection every few hours then reconnecting.

Everything else in the chain worked as did a different NIC replacement.
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Oct 11, 2026 10:12 PM
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Oct 11, 2026 10:12 PM
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Quote from StreetJedi View quoted comment :
This kept dropping connection every few hours then reconnecting.

Everything else in the chain worked as did a different NIC replacement.
You should do an RMA. TPLink replaced a switch for me a couple of years ago, with little hassle. My card has been solid.
Oct 12, 2026 1:54 AM
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JsalingerOct 12, 2026 1:54 AM
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This kept dropping connection every few hours then reconnecting
Same for me, tried the 2.6 version of the card on two separate machines, and constantly dropped and re-added, even after forcing PCI Gen 3 in BIOS as suggested. I returned it.
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Oct 12, 2026 1:56 AM
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AlexW7764Oct 12, 2026 1:56 AM
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$15 Intel x540 works in Win11. Used it for 3 years, never has problems. x710 is newer model, about $30
Last edited by AlexW7764 October 11, 2026 at 06:58 PM.
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Oct 12, 2026 2:37 AM
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myact321Oct 12, 2026 2:37 AM
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Quote from AlexW7764 View quoted comment :
$15 Intel x540 works in Win11. Used it for 3 years, never has problems. x710 is newer model, about $30
Where do you get those that cheap? Serious question.

Also what do you use for a switch/hub?
Oct 12, 2026 2:40 AM
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creerontOct 12, 2026 2:40 AM
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Where do you get those that cheap? Serious question.

Also what do you use for a switch/hub?
Ebay. I've had good success as well
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Oct 12, 2026 3:29 AM
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AlexW7764Oct 12, 2026 3:29 AM
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Quote from myact321 View quoted comment :
Where do you get those that cheap? Serious question.Also what do you use for a switch/hub?
You can find one in ebay between $15 and $20. I am using a 6x2.5gb+2x10gb switch. It is about $40 to $50 in Amazon.
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Oct 12, 2026 3:50 AM
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mavortiumOct 12, 2026 3:50 AM
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Quote from AlexW7764 View quoted comment :
$15 Intel x540 works in Win11. Used it for 3 years, never has problems. x710 is newer model, about $30
You're comparing SFP+ cards with an RJ45 card. Not apples to apples.
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Oct 12, 2026 5:51 AM
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wlandyOct 12, 2026 5:51 AM
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Why not just buy a used NVIDIA Mellanox 4121C + SFP+ to RJ45? The best NIC.
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av911Oct 12, 2026 7:06 AM
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Quote from wlandy View quoted comment :
Why not just buy a used NVIDIA Mellanox 4121C + SFP+ to RJ45? The best NIC.
I have a few of those cards, very reliable. But those converters can get hot, though I haven't had any issues with them for the past 2-3 years.
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Oct 12, 2026 7:24 AM
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OrangeCaesarOct 12, 2026 7:24 AM
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Quote from mavortium View quoted comment :
You're comparing SFP+ cards with an RJ45 card. Not apples to apples.
You can get RJ45 Intel x540 cards for under $20 on eBay.
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Oct 12, 2026 7:29 AM
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OrangeCaesarOct 12, 2026 7:29 AM
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Quote from AlexW7764 View quoted comment :
$15 Intel x540 works in Win11. Used it for 3 years, never has problems. x710 is newer model, about $30
The TP-Link uses a Marvell chipset which runs cooler and consumes less power than the older Intel chipset.

Saying that, one of my computers has one with an Intel x540. Runs great.
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Oct 12, 2026 3:39 PM
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RedflyerOct 12, 2026 3:39 PM
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Lots of dropped connection comments. Avoid
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Oct 12, 2026 4:41 PM
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mavortiumOct 12, 2026 4:41 PM
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Quote from OrangeCaesar View quoted comment :
You can get RJ45 Intel x540 cards for under $20 on eBay.
He said "x710 is newer model, about $30". RJ45 x710 cards are over $100 on ebay. X540 RJ45 cards are a good way to keep your house warm in the winter Wink.
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Oct 13, 2026 4:32 AM
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OrangeCaesarOct 13, 2026 4:32 AM
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Quote from mavortium View quoted comment :
He said "x710 is newer model, about $30". RJ45 x710 cards are over $100 on ebay. X540 RJ45 cards are a good way to keep your house warm in the winter Wink.
One of my computers has an x540 in it. Yes it gets warm. But not too bad as my case is sufficiently cooled with decent fans.

This TP-Link will run cooler and use less power
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