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Green PCIe network card with heat-sink and low-profile bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 5.0Gbps PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card

SKU CH-374H-68WDD

Adds a 5.0 Gbps Ethernet port via PCIe for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and Linux desktops

  • 5× faster large-file transfers at 5.0Gbps versus 1Gbps LAN
  • Works with Windows 10, 11, 8.1, Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and Linux
  • Standard PCIe slot fits ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Dell, HP, Lenovo boards
  • Low-latency chipset keeps gaming, 4K streaming and NAS traffic smooth
  • Plug-and-play install needs no extra drivers or complex settings

5.0Gbps PCIe network upgrade

The SMUGDESK PCIe network card adds a 5.0Gbps Ethernet port to a desktop or workstation. It targets users who need faster wired throughput for large file transfers, 4K streaming or low-latency gaming. Compatibility covers Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and Linux.

Replaces a standard 1Gbps LAN adapter

The card delivers five times the bandwidth of a typical gigabit connection, so the upgrade pays off when moving multi-gigabyte files between a NAS, a server or another 5G-capable device. If your switch, router or peer endpoints only run at 1Gbps the extra headroom stays unused. It does not suit builds that lack a free PCIe slot or that require fibre connectivity.

Standard PCIe plug-and-play install

Insert the card into any mainstream PCIe slot, secure the bracket and boot the OS; Windows 10/11 and most Linux kernels recognise the adapter without extra drivers. Common issues are forgetting to enable the slot in BIOS, using a cable rated only for 1Gbps or connecting to a 1Gbps switch port, which caps the link at the lower speed.

Highlights

  • 5× faster large-file transfers at 5.0Gbps versus 1Gbps LAN
  • Works with Windows 10, 11, 8.1, Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and Linux
  • Standard PCIe slot fits ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Dell, HP, Lenovo boards
  • Low-latency chipset keeps gaming, 4K streaming and NAS traffic smooth
  • Plug-and-play install needs no extra drivers or complex settings

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the card fit a standard PCIe slot on a typical desktop motherboard?

Yes, the universal PCIe interface fits standard PCIe slots on mainstream desktop motherboards from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Dell, HP, Lenovo and others.

What driver step is required after inserting the card into the PCIe slot?

The plug‑and‑play design works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and Linux without complicated settings.

Will the card need a firmware update or hardware replacement to maintain 5.0 Gbps speeds?

No scheduled firmware updates or hardware replacements are mentioned; the stable high‑performance chipset is designed for continuous low‑latency operation.

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