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Discussions about Killer Ethernet controllers on WindowsForum.com focus on performance issues, particularly with Rivet Networks' Killer Gigabit Ethernet Controller found in gaming laptops like Alienware. Users report that Killer NICs underperform compared to Realtek NICs, with speed tests dropping from 900+ Mbps to 400-500 Mbps after installing Killer drivers. The tag also appears in coverage of MSI gaming laptops featuring Killer Ethernet alongside Windows 10, Mixer streaming, and Xbox Play Anywhere. Topics include driver-related slowdowns, troubleshooting, and comparisons with other network hardware.
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Windows 10 Killer Ethernet Controllers suck
Stay away from the "Rivet Networks - Killer Gigabit Ethernet Controller" card driver. My cousin who lives with me has an Alienware gaming laptop. It was never able to transfer data as fast as my Realtek NIC. His has the Killer NIC. We have crazy fast fiber optic internet here but his could never...- stueycaster
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A closer look at MSI’s new gaming laptops powered by Windows 10
These devices, powered by Windows 10, come with simple, built-in Mixer streaming for low-latency, interactive moments for viewers and streamers to engage with other gamers, while Xbox Play Anywhere enables you to buy a game once and play it on both your Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. The MSI GS65...- News
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