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2.5G PCIe Ethernet Card RTL8125 2500Mbps RJ45 Gaming NIC Low-Profile Win/Linux
2.5G PCIe Network Card – 2.5X Faster Than Gigabit
Upgrade your wired connection to blazing 2.5Gbps speeds, perfect for low-latency competitive gaming, smooth 4K/8K streaming, and rapid file transfers. An ideal performance boost for gaming PCs, NAS systems, and high-bandwidth home or office networks.
Powered by Realtek RTL8125 – Stable & Cool
Built around the trusted Realtek RTL8125 chipset and equipped with a built-in heatsink. Delivers reliable, sustained high-speed data transfer even during heavy, prolonged use—engineered for stability when it matters most.
Universal PCIe Fit & Low-Profile Ready
Compatible with any PCIe slot (x1, x4, x8, x16). Both standard and low-profile brackets are included, making installation a breeze in full-size desktops, slim SFF PCs, and home servers.
No New Router or Switch Required
Instantly add 2.5G Ethernet to your PC without replacing your existing network equipment. Fully backward compatible with 2.5G, 1G, 100M, and 10Mbps routers and switches—your network, your speed.
Wide Operating System Support
Works seamlessly with Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 (32/64-bit) as well as major Linux distributions. Please note: this card is not compatible with macOS.
