D-Link vs 3Com NIC

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I am redoing my computer this weekend. It currently uses a Dlink DFE530TX NIC to access DSL. I also have a 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 905B-TX that was given to me. Question I want to ask is which do you think is a better card? Thanks in advance!
Brent

[Train]

None is the difference in performance. The dsl is the limiting factor here, speed wise.

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[coops]

Thanks Train,
really just wanted an opinion as in reliability, etc. At work we use D-Link 99% of the time. Just wondering if the difference in price between the two here (about 75 -100 dollars) means very much.

[Train]

Not really, I use linksys, netgear and darn , can't remember the other brand. Only problems I have had have been operators.
Now at one time, I hear there were some great difference.

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[BadBrain1]

I've had a couple of those D-link NICs and they've worked fine. And, for what its worth, they've also remained stable on an overclocked Front Side Bus.

3-com also make good NICs -- and ones often with additional features. But if the function of the card is only to connect you to the internet then those extra features could become a nuisance (by slowing your boot time, etc)

Also, even if the specs on the cards is identical, I think you pay extra for the 3-com name

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