I agree with not using a PCIE for 2.5gbe (edited). Would rather use a Mellanox Connect X 3 for PCIE x8.Do you need just a 2.5GBE nic?
Go with a card with a realtek chip like in the Syba add-on card (https://www.servethehome.com/syba-2-5-gigabit-ethernet-pcie-nic-review-2-5gbe/)
Do you need a "professional" nic?
Go with a intel x550-t1 or -t2.
Personally I would not want to waste a pcie slot for 2.5GBE networking
Where did you get one at a reasonable price for "just for my personal pc"? Also, how much did you buy it for, because that could be a new thing here if it's in the same range as BEEF OVERLOADJust bought an brocade icx7150-48zp
The thing is an beast
I actually think there are HUGE benefits to 2.5Gbit networking as opposed to 1Gb/10Gb. I've seen very few 10Gbit cards under x8 (at least the cheap/bargain ones) and the x16/x8 slots I have I want to put other stuff in such as nvme/ssd/etc. Stuff that I will see the benefit of constantly.Do you need just a 2.5GBE nic?
Go with a card with a realtek chip like in the Syba add-on card (https://www.servethehome.com/syba-2-5-gigabit-ethernet-pcie-nic-review-2-5gbe/)
Do you need a "professional" nic?
Go with a intel x550-t1 or -t2.
Personally I would not want to waste a pcie slot for 2.5GBE networking
I've heard nothing but nightmares on the new intel i225 chip....bugs not fixable except with new silicon. Google around for it. I will try to find some links later when I have more time.If you prefer Intel to Realtek, QNAP makes a 2.5Gbe NIC based on the Intel I225 chipset (P/N: QNAP QXG-2G1T-I225). I have one on the way for testing.
Thanks for the heads up. It'll be interesting to see which stepping it comes with.I've heard nothing but nightmares on the new intel i225 chip....bugs not fixable except with new silicon. Google around for it. I will try to find some links later when I have more time.
Edit: Here is 1...