And we can see why - network controllers tend to just work, and they're one of those integral components that require no user intervention outside of the occasional driver install. These are the pillars of any new build, but hands up, how many of you have given any real consideration to the system network interface controller (NIC)?
Have a potential PC upgrade brewing in the back of your mind? We imagine you'd be considering, among other things, a newer CPU, a faster GPU, more memory and a high-speed SSD.