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Netperf is a suite that is designed to test network performance across a wide variety of parameters. This is generally a throughput test which will measure ultimate data flow between the hardware points. You can learn more about Netperf over here.
We set up a run via test-tcp.bat to the server IP address in our network with packet sizes of around 1460 bytes across a set period of time. The server system also used a Killer 2100 NIC for this test.
Our onboard card achieved rates between 750 and 800mbit per second. Next we switch to the Killer card.
We managed to achieve between 920-950mbit per second with the Killer 2100.
Next we want to test UDP throughput and this requires the use of the Test-UDP.bat file we send 1472 byte packet data to the server machine. We set a time of 20 seconds again and run the test multiple times to get an average.
It is quite clear that the Killer 2100 is delivering considerably more bandwidth both with TCP and UDP Data Transfer.
Thats a pretty good product, especially if you need a new gfx and your onboard lan is crap (like mine). I have a HD5770 already and I like it, I only game at weekends and ive found its fine, even with the newer engines on my tv.
Nice product, I like the cooler design, its rather funky looking. HD5770 is a good card, slightly overshadowed by the 460, although with the recent price drops to under 100 quid, its one of the finest value products on the market.
How would I get this into the UK: wouldnt customs be costly?
Finally a good review of this. no one else reviewed it ! Dont know how you guys do it being a Uk site, but kudos!
I want a replacement for my 5450 and I need a good lan card, been waiting for this for ages. just ordered it of newegg as it was 15 bucks less than Dells page which I had my eye on for a month.
thanks!
Yeah I saw Dell are selling this for $205 in the states. 15 bucks less on newegg, which is great.
Didnt powercolor do something similar? im sure its available in UK ?
HD5770 was a great board, its a bit long in the tooth now, although after seeing this one, I can see visiontek are offering something a little different, which is very cool. Like it.
They need to offer the Killer nic on something like a 6950 or 6870,.
I bought one of these for WOW and its transformed my clan games. love it.
Any ideas if they plan to bring this out in any other of their range? I like the idea, but the 5770 wont do what I need.
Great idea, id love to try the Killer NIC myself, but id be downgrading my card. and I dont fancy another slot gone for the dedicated card.
6970 and 6950 please chaps 🙂 Wonder why sapphier or XFX dont do it.
hello kitguru,
question, when if your GTX560 review going to come up? Also could you compare it to the EvGA FTW 460 or OC a GTX460 to those levels.