New Killer NIC, your thoughts.

[Funkstar]

*shrug*

oh well. I didn't remember than from before and didn't bother re-reading it this morning

It's probably all FUD then

[digit]

*Sigh* The first one must have sold in a reasonable amount for them to make another one.

I really would like to see Hexus get there hands on one to really demonstrate if indeed this product does have any advantages over a standard NIC.

[Mutley]

Oooh they've made another version to get some more money out of some poor fools .

That of course is an accusation that can be leveled at most products!

[j.o.s.h.1408]

http://www.killernic.com/products/killer-xeno-pro.aspx

Needs a hexus review methinks

whats wrong with the many built in NIC thats in our motherboards?

[moogle]

That of course is an accusation that can be leveled at most products!

Well most products actually have something extra (performance or features) that make a difference and justify the price

[chrism]

Wouldn't be surprised to see these turning up in Alienware PCs in the not too distant future

[aidanjt]

whats wrong with the many built in NIC thats in our motherboards?

Nothing, with a properly configured router, integrated NICs can perform just as well, or better than the killernic alone. Better spending your £200 or whatever on a high quality router with a proper QoS and traffic shaping implementation.

[j.o.s.h.1408]

ahh so in otherwords its pointless?

[moogle]

ahh so in otherwords its pointless?

Always has been, although it's a good way to get extra profit by selling to customers building a monster machine.

[Ciber]

Wouldn't be surprised to see these turning up in Alienware PCs in the not too distant future

Oh yes alienware are in on these new cards!

I'm yet to be convinced by the price of these NIC cards compared to the apparent benefit. Back in the days when 33.6k was fast, the equipment you used to connect to the internet made all the diference, but now what comes basically for free with your motherboard and internet connection seems to work as well as is needed.