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StarTech 1-Port Gigabit PCIe Network Card, Realtek RTL8111H (ST1000SPEX2T)
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StarTech 1-Port Gigabit PCIe Network Card, Realtek RTL8111H (ST1000SPEX2T)

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech 1-Port Gigabit PCIe Network Card 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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels

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

This TAA-compliant Gigabit Ethernet card adds a gigabit Ethernet interface to a desktop or server. This 1-port network interface card is plug-and-play compatible, with drivers that auto-install on major operating systems such as Windows, Windows Server, and Linux. It is compatible with Intel and AMD hardware platforms equipped with PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slots. This network card features link speed and activity LED indicators for visual network speed verification and issue diagnosis. This PCIe network adapter supports 9K jumbo frames to minimize packet overhead, Wake-on-LAN (WoL)…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech 1-Port Gigabit PCIe Network Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. StarTech.com'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

  • TAA-COMPLIANT GIGABIT ETHERNET CARD: Network Card with Realtek RTL8111H chip adds a gigabit ethernet interface to a desktop or server; Features link speed and activity LED indicators allowing users to visually diagnose issues and confirm network speeds
  • PLUG & PLAY COMPATIBILITY: Network Interface Card drivers auto-install in most major operating systems including Windows, Windows Server, and Linux; Works with Intel and AMD hardware platforms that have a PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slot
  • PERFORMANCE & MANAGEMENT: PCIe Network Adapter Card supports 9K jumbo frames to reduce packet overhead, Wake-on-LAN (WoL) for remote system booting, auto-negotiation between 10/100/1000Mbps, and VLANs for efficient network management
  • UNIVERSAL FIT: PCI Express NIC comes with a pre-installed standard-profile bracket for full-sized desktops and servers, and it includes a low-profile bracket for compatibility with small form-factor computers

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberST1000SPEX2T
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Media1 PCIe Card, 1 Low Profile Bracket, 1 Quick-Start Guide
Mfr Part NumberST1000SPEX2T
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab
Data Transfer Rate1000 megabits_per_second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet, PCI Express x1
Warranty Description2-Year
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.7"L x 2.6"W x 0.7"H

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