Hey! This sound kind of weird coming from me, but... Messing around with internal devices never was my best... Anyway... I'm buying a LAN/Ethernet Card to install.... This is it... http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=270465&pfp=srch1 ... I was told by GATEWAY that this card is compatible with my system, and that there is no risk, but for those of you who know my history, Gateway has been VERY WRONG before... What I want to know is if there are any risks to installing this card... My system requirements are as follows... If you need more information PLEASE ask me!  

OS: Windows XP Home
Processor: AMD Athlon 950 MHZ
RAM: 896 MB

And, Gateway seems to think that I have a PCI slot open... They have me this picture... http://support.gateway.com/s/CASES/3500689/350068905.shtml ... I know that the card foes into one of my expansion slots... So I must have an open PCI slot, right? Any risks involved? Thanks!  

[glb]FLAME[/glb]what about this one>.http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2680525

most if not all nic card are basic......modem cards that are uprated.......plug and play.........used via router/modem

the one you have pionted out  does give a 5 Years (60 Months warrenty......but for the cost of the one above you can buy two for one!! hth:)impatience cost time......slow down and enjoy life.......live it!Thanks for the info Merlin! Let me ask you all something here... I have 3 cards now that are possible... Can someone tell me which one is the best? http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC+Accessories_316441/Networking+_A1_+Modems_316719/Wired+Networking_393066/Networking+Adapters_316720/1821847_ProdDetail ... http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC+Accessories_316441/Networking+_A1_+Modems_316719/Wired+Networking_393066/Networking+Adapters_316720/1816859_ProdDetail ... Or this one... http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=270465&pfp=BROWSE ... Thanks!

[glb]Flame[/glb]Ok... Narrowed it down a little bit more... These two... Which one is best?

(1) http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=270465&pfp=BROWSE

(2) http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC+Accessories_316441/Networking+_A1_+Modems_316719/Wired+Networking_393066/Networking+Adapters_316720/1821847_ProdDetail

[glb]Flame[/glb]Flame:
Any PCI NIC card will work, if you have an open PCI slot.  You can't just look at the back of the tower.  They use the same case for many motherboards.  Open it up and look inside.  Do you know what a PCI slot looks like?  If not, they are the white connectors.  Also, do you know how to open the case?  Looking at the front, remove the left side panel.Thanks for the reply! I have actually been in the case a few times on maint. but it seems like it will be ok now... Thanks for the help!

[glb]Flame[/glb]Whoops! Almost forgot to get what I came for! lol  Which of the two cards are better? Anyone have any ideas?

[glb]Flame[/glb]They're virtually identical.  Flip a coin.ok... So now we'll have to bring it down to the manufacturers... Which do we all trust more?

[glb]Flame[/glb]They all really work the same, I've never seen any one outperform another if they are 10/100.  Just go for whatever is cheaper.  I got a couple at best buy a year or two ago for $15, with a $10 rebate, so it was only $5.  I also bought another one straight up there for $10.  They installed easily, windows xp automatically installed the drivers, performed well, never had any problems.  
I would look for something cheaper than that, I'm sure you can get one for under $10.  Just buy whatever is cheapest.  Thanks for the reply! I have MADE a decision! It looks like I will be buying the Netgear card from Gateway! It is actually $1.00 more, but it's  Plug-and-Play, so that's better. Thanks for your help guys!

[glb]CASE CLOSED[/glb] lol (I always wanted to say that    )

[glb]Flame[/glb]Well, I found a better card! (Don't know why I'm talking about it, but oh well) http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=118210&pfp=srch1 ...

[glb]Flame[/glb]Flame hi,
When you say ethernet card I am assuming you mean
a network card right ??
let me know
Crly

Flame I bot mine at best buy too  D-Link
its great. No problems
they are all the same  
as long a its 10/100 as stated,

good luck let us know
Crly
Hi! Yes, it is also called a Network card. I seem to trust Linksys very well... It's a popularity test now. lol  

[glb]Flame[/glb]