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PCIE-I225 PCE x1 Interface to 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports Network Adapter for Windows 11, 10 64bit and Windows Server 2019, 2022, Intel I225V Ethernet Controller, 2.5GbE PCIE NIC Card
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LinksTek PCIE-I225 PCE x1 Interface to 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports Network Adapter for Windows 11

Bottom line: The PCIE-I225 PCE x1 Interface to 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports Network Adapter ($22.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Intel I225V controller, the same silicon most 2.5GbE driver stacks already support; main trade-off: no Linux driver or vendor support, Windows and Windows Server only.

$22.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel I225V controller, the same silicon most 2.5GbE driver stacks already support
  • ✓ 2.5Gbps over plain RJ45 copper, no fiber or SFP+ transceiver purchase
  • ✓ Falls back to 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T on older switches
  • ✓ Single PCIe x1 lane fits x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • ✓ Ships with both full-height and low-profile brackets for slim cases

Cons

  • ✗ No Linux driver or vendor support, Windows and Windows Server only
  • ✗ Driver install required; not detected out of the box on Win10/11
  • ✗ Windows Server support listed for 2019 and 2022 only, not older builds
  • ✗ 2.5Gbps needs a 2.5GbE switch or router on the other end to matter

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PCIE-I225 PCE x1 Interface to 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports Network Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. LinksTek's expansion 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.

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Key Features

  • 1. This PCIE-I225 is a PCIE X1 interface to 2.5Gbps cooper RJ45 ports network adapter. It provides stable and fast 2.5Gbps max ethernet connection on desktop PCs for large online gaming, HD video streaming, online phone calls, internet surfing and live broadcast.
  • 2. Based on Intel I225V 2.5GbE Ethernet controller, supports IEEE 802.3 Ethernet interface for 2500BASE-T,1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TE connections (IEEE 802.3,802.3u, 802.3ab). supports IEEE 802.1Qbu, 802.3br, 802.1Qbv, 802.1AS-REV, 802.1p, Q, and 802.1Qav.
  • 3. Supports wake up online. Supports boot up via the EFI (64 bit). Support for packets up to 9.5 KB (Jumbo Frames). Supports TCP/UDP, IPv4 checksum offloads (Rx/ Tx). Supports Transmit Segmentation Offloading (TSO) (IPv4, IPv6). Supports IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS.
  • 4. Need to install driver Windows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 systems. No technical support for Linux systems.
  • 5. ATTENTION: 1. PCIE X1 lane host interface design, will works on mother board PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot. 2. Full height bracket mounted on the network card and low-profile bracket in the package will support full height PCs and slim PCs.

Full Specifications

BrandLinksTek
ColorMatte Black
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberPCIE-I225
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In MediaLow Profile Bracket
Item Type Name2500Mbps PCIE Ethernet Adapter
Mfr Part NumberPCIE-I225
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.3
Data Transfer Rate2500 Megabytes Per Second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet, PCIE x 1
Warranty Description1 Year Limited Warranty.
Full listing titlePCIE-I225 PCE x1 Interface to 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports Network Adapter for Windows 11, 10 64bit and Windows Server 2019, 2022, Intel I225V Ethernet Controller, 2.5GbE PCIE NIC Card

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PCIE-I225 PCE x1 Interface to 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports Network Adapter for Windows 11, 10 64bit and Windows Server 2019, 2022, Intel I225V Ethernet Controller, 2.5GbE PCIE NIC Card is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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