Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter PCI Network Card 721383-008 GD82559 NIC
Bottom line: The Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter PCI Network Card 721383-008 GD82559 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
It is designed for desktop PCs requiring a standard profile network interface card for stable wired internet or local area network access. • Interface: PCI. Working Pull.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter PCI Network Card 721383-008… 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.
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Full Specifications
| chipset | 82559 |
|---|---|
| speed_mbps | 100 |
| part_number | 721383-008 |
Hardware benchmark data
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