Bigfoot Networks Offers Updated Killer NIC

Category: Networking
Posted: March 23, 2009 10:00AM
Author: CheeseMan42

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The makers of the Killer NIC have announced a new model, the Killer Xeno NIC to further cater to the gamer and enthusiast markets. Improvements include increased memory, a new network processing chip and voice processing hardware. The new voice hardware will allow the card to offload VoIP services and in-game chat programs, taking some stress off of the CPU. The Xeno will be offered initially through Alienware and EVGA, with a cost of $129.99 in April 2009. The Ultra model will have double the RAM and will ship in May 2009 at a cost of $179.99. It comes as no surprise that Alienware would be the first to offer this overpriced network card.