New - Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Network Adapter PWLA8391GT | Both Size Brackets
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Manufacturer description
Model:PRO/1000 GT | Part Number:PWLA8391GT | Interface:PCI | Brackets:Full Height & Low Profile. Part Number: PWLA8391GT. This version includesboth Full Height and Low Profile brackets, making it compatible with virtually any desktop form factor — standard towers, small form factor PCs, and compact enterprise machines.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored New - Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Network Adapter PWLA8391GT | Both… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. Intel'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.
Full Specifications
| profile | full-height/low-profile |
|---|---|
| interface | PCI |
| max_speed_mbps | 1000 |
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