Which PCI-e NIC to get for 10.8 (Presto or HP-dual)?

[volcs0]

The ethernet port on my Dell XPS 8300 is flaky. It craps out every day or so, and I have to restart. I has done this for a long time, and I've just lived with it. It did this under 10.7 and now under a fresh install of 10.8.

I'd like to install a PCI-e NIC. The compatibility database here: Network Card Database - tonymacx86 Wiki
suggests three adapters. The Rosewill is sold out.

That leaves the HP: Amazon.com: HP 412648-B21 NC360T PCI-Express DP GigaBit Adapter: Electronics
and the Presto: Amazon.com: Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro PCIe Card: Electronics

Both are about $40 - with shipping, the HP will be a bit more.

Any reason to choose one over the other? Other suggestions for a NIC?

Thanks.

 

[powerpcg5]

I'd pick Presto Pro - solid performer, OOB supported (Yukon2.kext) by Apple. WOL, and other features working.

 

[volcs0]

I'd pick Presto Pro - solid performer, OOB supported (Yukon2.kext) by Apple. WOL, and other features working.

Thanks. Ordered the Presto from Amazon - will come tonight, and I'll try it out.

 

[volcs0]

This worked like a charm.

No KEXT needed. Ethernet has not dropped once since I put it in.