Do I really need a network interface card?

[ANDL33]

I'm buying a new PC and I'm looking at the diff. parts I'm buying and I came across network interface cards (first I've ever heard of it). I do game online but I've never had any serious long-lasting problems with my ping.

yes or no?

 

[Cutlass]

1st, you need to define your parts better What's your internet and how does your computer connect to it? High speed internet typically has a modem that is external to the computer, and then connects to the computer via an Ethernet cable. That's so common that most motherboards now have that ethernet jack as a standard part. If that is the setup you are looking to get, then you need no other hardware. A "network interface card" is most likely (but not exclusively, because there are other standards) an Ethernet card. So you solve your problem by buying a motherboard that has one built onto it.

If you have a wireless router, then you need a card in the computer that matches the standard of the router you are using.

 

[GVBN]

No. Most motherboards have an integrated network adapter which is enough for most gamers

 

[lutzj]

Gaming level NIC's are for professional gamers or ones with lots of extra money. In other words, don't buy one.