Reddit reviews Dell Intel PRO/1000 VT Quad Port Server Adapter LP PCI-E with Both BR

I'd recommend something similar to the Dell Optiplex 3010 Small Form Factor (SFF). While it's not as small as the 3040M it does allow PCIe expansion. $280 seems like a lot. On eBay, I found the 3010 SFF for less than $100. My network is setup for Gigabit but I don't get Gigabit speeds from my ISP unfortunately.

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• Dell Optiplex 3010 SFF or equivalent SFF
  
  • Very small while still upgradable
    
• Intel 2nd Gen or newer
  
  • I have an i5 3470 and I haven't seen it go past ~10% utilization
    
  • Even an i3 should be perfectly fine
    
• For a NIC, anything Intel that's rated Gigabit
  
  • I got an Intel PRO/1000 VT: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-1000-Server-Adapter-EXPI9404VT/dp/B002JLKNIW/
    
    Edit: I also use SNORT and pfblockerNG.

Intel PRO/1000 VT quad port, $53. Ordered mine a couple months ago, and it had both LP and FP adapters in the box.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JLKNIW

Ended up buying this guy? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JLKNIW/ I figured even if its wrong or not great I'm just experimenting for now on. Thanks for the help!

Recently grabbed this quad for $67 and prime, looks like it's cheaper now!

Intel PRO/1000 VT Quad Port Server Adapter LP PCI-E EXPI9404VT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JLKNIW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DuhaAbR4EDD6T

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