我们的团队喜欢使用 1 Gbps 的互联网(Gbps internet)连接。对于世界上大多数人来说，这很快。但是，10 Gigabit互联网连接和设备开始出现。是的，它们主要面向企业用户，但互联网服务提供商也将为消费者创建 10G 计划。如果你有这样的互联网连接，你可以在 5 到 10 秒内从Steam下载任何游戏。(Steam)想象一下！但是，如果你想享受这样的网络和互联网连接(network and internet connections)，你需要这个小家伙：华硕 XG-C100C 网络(ASUS XG-C100C network)适配器。阅读这篇评论，看看它提供了什么：
华硕 XG-C100C：适合谁？
此网卡(network card)是一个不错的选择：
- 互联网连接速度超过 1 Gbps的个人和企业(Gbps)
- 拥有能够以高于 1 Gbps的速度工作的路由器和网络的用户(Gbps)
- 渴望最快网卡(network card)的游戏玩家，具有用于在线游戏(online gaming)的内置QoS（服务(Service)质量）(Quality)
优点和缺点
华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C)有很多优点：
- 它是可供消费者使用的最快的以太网网卡(Ethernet network card)
- 它支持多种网络标准和速度（从 100 Mbps到 10 Gbps）
- 它适用于 Windows 和 Linux
- 安装方便
也有一些缺点：
- 它比传统的 PCI-Express以太网(Ethernet network)网卡更贵
- 很少有用户从使用它中受益，因为速度超过 1 Gbps的(Gbps)网络和互联网连接(network and internet connections)很少而且相差甚远
判决
华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C)是一只小野兽。它运行完美，并且对Windows 和 Linux都有很好的(Windows and Linux)驱动程序支持(driver support)。为了使其更具吸引力，它配备了优先考虑在线游戏的内置QoS（服务(Service)质量(Quality)）。现在，这个网络适配器(network adapter)是对未来的投资。当具有 2.5 Gbps(Gbps)或 10 Gbps 以太网(Gbps Ethernet)连接的 Wi-Fi 6 无线路由器成为常态时，它的价值将得到实现。写这篇评测的时候，市面上这样的路由器寥寥无几，而且都很贵。然而，这将在未来几年发生变化。我们期待升级我们的互联网连接(internet connection)到 2.5 Gbps或 10 Gbps。只有华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C)才能显示出它的价值。
华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C network)网卡拆箱
华硕 XG-C100C 10G(ASUS XG-C100C 10G) 网络适配器(network adapter)采用小box blue/white box。在顶盖上，您会看到一张网卡(network card)的图片，以及它的基本特征列表。
在盒子的背面，您可以看到有关其与网络标准兼容性的详细信息，以便您了解它是否适合您的需求。
在包装盒内，您可以找到以下元素：ASUS XG-C100C PCI-Express(ASUS XG-C100C PCI-Express network)网卡、包含驱动程序和用户手册的光盘、保修信息、打印的快速入门指南(start guide)以及用于使用网卡的备用(network card)金属机箱(metal chassis)在小型 PC 中。
华硕XG-C100C网卡采用的包装简单，拆箱方便。您可以在其中找到入门所需的一切，包括包含 Windows 和 Linux 驱动程序的光盘。(The packaging used for the ASUS XG-C100C network card and simple, and easy to unbox. Inside you find everything you need to get started, including a disc with drivers for Windows and Linux.)
硬件规格
ASUS XG-C100C是一款 PCI-Express网卡(network card)，采用Aquantia AQtion AQC107 高性能控制器(high-performance controller)，能够处理 10 Gbps 以太网(Gbps Ethernet)连接。
最好的部分(part about)是它可以使用多种类型的以太网(Ethernet)连接：100 Mbps、1 Gigabit、2.5 Gigabits（如华硕 ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 无线(ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 wireless)路由器上的那些）、5 Gigabits和 10 Gigabits。
您可以在任何计算机上安装ASUS XG-C100C，只要它有可用的 PCI-Express 端口。它具有 12 x 8.46 x 2.05 英寸或 30 x 21 x 5 厘米长、宽和高(width and height)的小尺寸，没有挡板。该卡还有一个备用金属机箱(metal chassis)，用于在小型PC(form factor)中使用网卡，这对(network card)华硕(ASUS)来说(PCs)是一个很好的预防措施。
ASUS XG-C100C可以使用Cat5e 和 Cat6 网线(Cat5e and Cat6 network cables)。我们将它与Cat6 电缆(Cat6 cable)一起使用，连接到台式计算机(desktop computer)。
如果您想阅读该产品的官方规格，请访问此页面：ASUS XG-C100C 规格(ASUS XG-C100C Specifications)。
使用华硕 XG-C100C 网络(ASUS XG-C100C network)适配器
提供 10 Gigabit端口的无线路由器正在慢慢进入市场，它们将在未来几年成为常态，至少在高端市场上是这样。此外，10 Gigabit 互联网(10 Gigabit internet)连接正在世界各地缓慢蔓延。虽然它们可能需要几年时间才能普及，但您可以在一些国家/地区获得此类订阅，包括(States)美国(United) 、瑞典(Sweden)或爱沙尼亚(Estonia)。虽然没有多少人需要像华硕 XG-C100C这样的(ASUS XG-C100C)网卡(network card)，但未来几年他们的数量会慢慢增加。
现在，让我们回到使用这个强大的网卡(network card)：安装华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C network)网卡很容易。安装与任何其他 PCI-Express 卡一样。如您所见，网卡(network card)有一个红色散热器，上面印有华硕标志(ASUS logo)，用于冷却执行繁重工作的Aquantia AQC107 控制器(Aquantia AQC107 controller)。
要使用华硕 XG-C100C 网络(ASUS XG-C100C network)适配器，您需要安装其驱动程序。幸运的是，华硕(ASUS)在包装盒中提供了一张光盘，您可以使用。但是，这些是华硕(ASUS)在首次制造网卡时推出的初始版本。(network card)同时，您可以在他们的支持页面(support page)上找到可以提高性能的更新驱动程序。华硕提供来自(ASUS)Windows 7、Windows 8 和 Windows 10 以及Linux的更新驱动程序，使这张卡(card useful)在企业环境中也很有用。
我们将华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C)与具有 2.5 Gbps 以太网端口的(Gbps Ethernet port)华硕 ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 无线(ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 wireless)路由器结合使用。网卡(network card)立即以这种速度工作，我们无需进行任何配置。
不幸的是，我们无法测试这款网卡的(network card)速度潜力(speed potential)，原因如下：我们使用的路由器只有一个 2.5 Gbps 端口(Gbps port)，而我们的台式电脑是网络中唯一以这种速度工作的。此外，我们的互联网连接的下载速度上限为 1 (download speed)Gbps。可以想象，华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C)为我们提供 1 Gbps的下载绝对没有问题。然而，我们在网上做了一些搜索，我们发现了一些讨论，其中一些幸运的用户能够在 10 Gbps上测试这个(Gbps)网卡(network card)连接，并按承诺交付卡。如果能在ASUS(ASUS two) 的测试中收到两张网卡(network card)，那就太好了，这样我们就可以在两台台式电脑之间建立直接连接，并亲眼看到ASUS XG-C100C可以实现其 10 Gbps的承诺。我们本可以在大约五秒钟内将包含《蜘蛛侠：进入蜘蛛侠》的(Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)蓝光光盘(Blu-Ray disc)的内容转移到其中。🙂
华硕 XG-C100C 的(ASUS XG-C100C)一个巧妙功能是还具有内置的服务质量(Quality-of-Service)( QoS ) 技术，可自动为游戏数据包分配带宽优先级，让您享受流畅、无延迟的游戏体验(gaming experience)。这对于希望获得最佳在线游戏体验(gaming experience)的游戏玩家来说是一个不错的选择。他们很可能是第一个喜欢使用这种网卡(network card)的消费者。
您对华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C network)网卡有什么看法？
我们喜欢使用华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C network)网卡，尽管我们无法发挥其最大潜力。当我们有办法做到这一点时，我们承诺会回复您，更新此评论，并向更广泛的受众推荐这款功能强大的网卡(network card)，让他们受益于使用它。在那之前，不要犹豫发表评论，告诉我们您对华硕 XG-C100C(ASUS XG-C100C)的看法。此外，您认为 10 Gigabit互联网连接何时会普及，即使对于家庭用户也是如此？
ASUS XG-C100C review: Great yhen you need more than 1 Gbps!
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ASUS XG-C100C: Who is it good for?
This network card is a good option for:
- People and businesses that have internet connections faster than 1 Gbps
- Users who have routers and networks capable of working at speeds higher than 1 Gbps
- Gamers who desire the fastest network card, with built-in QoS (Quality of Service) for online gaming
Pros and cons
ASUS XG-C100C has many good things going for it:
- It is the fastest Ethernet network card available for consumers
- It supports multiple networking standards and speeds (from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps)
- It works both on Windows and Linux
- It is easy to install
There are a few downsides too:
- It is more expensive than traditional PCI-Express Ethernet network cards
- Few users benefit from using it, because network and internet connections faster than 1 Gbps are few and far between
Verdict
ASUS XG-C100C is a small beast. It works flawlessly, and it has good driver support, both for Windows and Linux. To make it even more appealing, it comes with a built-in QoS (Quality of Service) that prioritizes online gaming. Right now, this network adapter is an investment in the future. Its value is going to be fulfilled when Wi-Fi 6 wireless routers with 2.5 Gbps or 10 Gbps Ethernet connections become the norm. When writing this review, there are only a few such routers on the market, and all of them are expensive. However, this is going to change in the coming years. We are looking forward to upgrading our internet connection to 2.5 Gbps or 10 Gbps. Only then ASUS XG-C100C can show its value.
Unboxing the ASUS XG-C100C network card
The ASUS XG-C100C 10G network adapter comes in a small box blue/white box. On the top cover, you see a picture of the network card, as well as a list of its essential characteristics.
On the back side of the box, you see detailed information about its compatibility with networking standards, so that you understand whether it is a good fit for your needs.
Inside the box, you find the following elements: the ASUS XG-C100C PCI-Express network card, a disc with drivers and user manuals, information about the warranty, a printed quick start guide, and a spare metal chassis for using the network card in small-format PCs.
The packaging used for the ASUS XG-C100C network card and simple, and easy to unbox. Inside you find everything you need to get started, including a disc with drivers for Windows and Linux.
Hardware specifications
ASUS XG-C100C is a PCI-Express network card that uses an Aquantia AQtion AQC107 high-performance controller, that is capable of handling 10 Gbps Ethernet connections.
The best part about is that it can work with multiple types of Ethernet connections: 100 Mbps, 1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabits (like those on the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 wireless router), 5 Gigabits, and 10 Gigabits.
You can install ASUS XG-C100C on any computer, as long as it has a PCI-Express port available. It has a small size of 12 x 8.46 x 2.05 inches or 30 x 21 x 5 centimeters in length, width and height, without the bezel. The card also has a spare metal chassis for using the network card in small form factor PCs, which is an excellent precaution on ASUS's part.
ASUS XG-C100C can work with both Cat5e and Cat6 network cables. We used it with a Cat6 cable, connected to a desktop computer.
If you want to read the official specification of this product, go to this page: ASUS XG-C100C Specifications.
Using the ASUS XG-C100C network adapter
Wireless routers that offer 10 Gigabit ports are slowly entering the market, and they are going to become the norm in the coming years, at least on the premium market. Also, 10 Gigabit internet connections are slowly creeping up all over the world. While it may take a few more years until they become commonplace, there are a few countries where you can get such subscriptions, including in the United States, Sweden, or Estonia. While not many people need a network card like ASUS XG-C100C, their number is going to slowly increase in future years.
Now, let's get back to using this powerful network card: installing the ASUS XG-C100C network card is easy. The installation is done like with any other PCI-Express card. As you can see, the network card has a red heatsink with the ASUS logo on it, which cools the Aquantia AQC107 controller that does the heavy lifting.
To use the ASUS XG-C100C network adapter, you need to install its drivers. Luckily, ASUS has provided a disc in the box, that you can use. However, those are the initial version launched by ASUS when the network card was first manufactured. In the meantime, you can find newer drivers that improve performance, on their support page. ASUS provides updated drivers from Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, as well as Linux, making this card useful also in enterprise environments.
We used the ASUS XG-C100C in conjunction with the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 wireless router that has a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port. The network card worked straight away at that speed, without any configuration on our part.
Unfortunately, we could not test the speed potential of this network card for the following reasons: the router we used had only one 2.5 Gbps port, and our desktop PC was the only one in the network working at this speed. Also, our internet connection is capped at 1 Gbps for the download speed. As you can imagine, ASUS XG-C100C had absolutely no problems to provide us with downloads at 1 Gbps. However, we did a bit of searching online, and we found some discussions, where a few lucky users, were able to test this network card on 10 Gbps connections, and the card delivered as promised. It would have been awesome to receive in testing from ASUS two network cards so that we could create a direct connection between two desktop computers, and see for ourselves that ASUS XG-C100C can achieve its promise of 10 Gbps. We could have transferred the contents of a Blu-Ray disc with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, in approximately five seconds. 🙂
One neat feature is that ASUS XG-C100C also has built-in Quality-of-Service (QoS) technology that automatically prioritizes bandwidth for gaming packets so that you can enjoy a smooth, latency-free gaming experience. This makes it a good pick for gamers who desire the best possible speed for their online gaming experience. Most probably they are the first niche of consumers that would love using such a network card.
What is your opinion about the ASUS XG-C100C network card?
We loved using the ASUS XG-C100C network card, even though we could not reach its maximum potential. When we have the means to do that, we promise to get back to you, and update this review, and recommend this powerful network card to a broader audience, that can benefit from using it. Until then, do not hesitate to leave a comment and tell us what you think about the ASUS XG-C100C. Also, when do you think that 10 Gigabit internet connections are going to become widespread, even for home users?
