Onboard ethernet vs add in card

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  1. kiwi1

    kiwi1 Regular member

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    Hi, I'm using the onboard ethernet controller built in to my motherboard. I've had no problems with it but I've come to realise I've got a near new realtek ethernet NIC boxed away in the cupboard and almost forgotten about.
    Is there anything to be gained by installing it and disabling the onboard?
     
    kiwi1, Apr 10, 2008
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  2. BigDK

    BigDK Regular member

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    None to be had at all.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Onboard networking is fine, stick with it.
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    keep it as a backup for just in case.
     
    ddp, Apr 10, 2008
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  5. kiwi1

    kiwi1 Regular member

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    Didnt think so, thanks.
     
    kiwi1, Apr 11, 2008
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