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IBM 46Y3512 4 Port Base TX PCI-E Gigabit Adapter
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IBM 46Y3512 4 Port Base TX PCI-E Gigabit Adapter

Bottom line: The IBM 46Y3512 4 Port Base TX PCI-E Gigabit Adapter is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

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Pros

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Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

4 PORT 10/100/1000 BASE TX 5717

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM 46Y3512 4 Port Base TX PCI-E Gigabit Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. IBM's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 46Y3512

Full Specifications

BrandIBM
Model Number46Y3512
Mfr Part Number46Y3512
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Link ProtocolGigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate1000 Megabits Per Second
Hardware InterfacePCI

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