Intel PRO/1000 GT PWLA8391GTBLK Gigabit PCI Network Adapter
Bottom line: The Intel PRO/1000 GT PWLA8391GTBLK Gigabit PCI Network 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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Manufacturer description
Part Number: PWLA8391GTBLK. Requires a compatible desktop computer with an available conventional 32-bit PCI slot. The network adapter is new and unused. Due to its age, the adapter has not been tested, and its operational condition has not been independently verified.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel PRO/1000 GT PWLA8391GTBLK Gigabit PCI Network Adapter 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
| connector | RJ45 |
|---|---|
| speed_mbps | 1000 |
Hardware benchmark data
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