Bigfoot Networks launches its entry-level Killer K1 NPU

[khayam]

Here's something for the 1000 MB Network interface cards...

Many Hardcore Lan Gamers out there envy the Killer M1, which boasts 400MHz Clock, and 64MB of Ram on the card. And to top it off, its managed MaxFPS technology, and FNApps for programmers to code for the card, its a power networkers dream!. Of course the High price of $250 US, puts most off from buying one...

So BIGFOOT has decided to bring in an entry level card. Its only sporting as 333MHz clock, although it keeps the 64MB Ram. It's also done away with the "Shiney" Heatskink, and and the FNApps support (Sorry coders). But its still a killer card, and it comes in around $180 US (150 with some rebates)...
Oh .. and if you wnat the FNApps, you can buy an upgrade for $30, but in case.. I'll take the full M1 instead

More on the K1 can be found at DailyTech

 

[maxys]

well,
even Lag and Latency Reduction Technology don't substitute a good isp connection to the net, so why spend so much money?

 

[khayam]

Maxys -
The point of the card is mainly for LAN Game play.. (Read Lan Party, Gamenets, etc)...

Mind you .. on a good ISP connection.. it definitely gives an advantage against those on your same "Segment".

Specially if you are the one running as the host.