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StarTech.com 1 Port PCI 10/100/1000 32 Bit Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card (ST1000BT32)
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StarTech.com 1 Port PCI 10/100/1000 32 Bit Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card (ST1000BT32)

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$16.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 1 Port PCI 10/100/1000 32 Bit Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card (ST1000BT32) is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the networking cards category, priced around $16.99. Compare close alternatives before committing.

The card supports both full- and half-duplex communications and uses Auto-Negotiation to ensure backwards- compatibility with 100BaseTx and 10BaseT Ethernet standards.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 1 Port PCI 10/100/1000 32 Bit Gigabit Ethernet Network… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the networking cards category. StarTech.com's networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

  • COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION: Use this PCI LAN card to upgrade your existing system to include a 1 gigabit ethernet port
  • VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: This PCI interface card comes with both standard and low-profile brackets for easy installation in your PCI-enabled client, server, or workstation
  • 1G SPEED: This PCI card is ideal for PCI ports that support 1GbE or less, supporting maximum data transfer speeds of 1000 Mbps in each direction (2000 Mbps total)
  • WIDELY COMPATIBLE: Compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Mac, Windows, and Linux, this NIC card is designed to work with your existing system

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorB0000TO0BQ
Weight1g
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberST1000BT32
CompatibilityMac, Linux
Mfr Part NumberST1000BT32
WIDELY COMPATIBLECompatible with a wide range of operating systems including Mac, Windows, and Linux, this NIC card is designed to work with your existing system
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3
Data Transfer Rate8192 Megabits Per Second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet
Warranty DescriptionLifetime warranty
COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONUse this PCI LAN card to upgrade your existing system to include a 1 gigabit ethernet port
VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITYThis PCI interface card comes with both standard and low-profile brackets for easy installation in your PCI-enabled client, server, or workstation
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.8"L x 0.8"W x 2.5"H
External Testing CertificationCE, FCC
Global Trade Identification Number00065030795807

Ready to buy?

StarTech.com 1 Port PCI 10/100/1000 32 Bit Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card (ST1000BT32) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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