Have 3 Gbps FTTH. Is it possible to upgrade the network adapter in my Aspire TC-1660?

AppFric

Hello.

I have an Acer Aspire TC-1660 desktop (Model Name: TC-1660 | Part Number: DT.BGVAA.001)

I've just upgraded my internet speed to 3 Gbps (Bell Gigabit Fibe 3.0 plan) . The Bell modum (Giga Hub) comes with a 10 G ethernet port with 1 G, 2.5 G, 5 G and10 G options. However, the TC-1660 doesn't support more than 1 G speed (Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller)

I've read that PCIe x4 cards can be up-plugged into PCIe x16 slots.

Here's my question(s): Is it possible to use the TC-1660 desktop's free PCIe x16 slot to install a 10 Gb network adapter/ethernet card that will give me the 3 Gbps speed I'm getting to my home? Would that work? I already have an appropriate ethernet cable (CAT6a)

I was looking at this card (as an example): Asus XG-C100C 10G Network Adapter PCI-E x4 Card with Single RJ-45 Port

Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

JackE

Should work if the socket is empty since it's PCIe-4 x 16 lane. The other PCIe-3 x 1 lane socket won't

JackE

Should work if the socket is empty since it's PCIe-4 x 16 lane. The other PCIe-3 x 1 lane socket won't

AppFric

Hey, Jack,

Thanks so much for replying.

That's excellent news. I'll order the piece now and I'll post back again with my results after I've installed the piece.

Cheers!

JackE

OK. Good luck with it. Also like to see what the up/download speedtests actually show.

AppFric

Hello, Jack

It's a success. The Asus XG-C100C 10G network card works perfectly.

Slipped it into the PCIe x16 slot, added the drivers, plugged in a CAT6a cable and presto bingo….3.2 Gbps bandwidth!

Thanks tons for your info and support, Jack. It's much appreciated.

Cheers!

AF

JackE

Congrats. Thanks for reporting back on your success! 🙂