
Originally Posted by
poldopunk
^ there are surplus computer parts that are reliable pareha anang network card, sound card, etc. pero kung major components na like mobo, proc, i'd rather buy a used one (at least kabalo ka nga ga work pa) kaysa surplus nga gilad-lad lang ang computer parts mura ug isda.

The weird thing about these surplus LAN cards being sold is that they are usually 3COM and Intel brands, which are priced the same as the el-cheapo Realtek. Actually I've seen two surplus stores sell surplus 3COM and Intel LAN cards at the same price as a surplus Realtek LAN.