OC3D Review: Bigfoot Networks Killer NIC & Killer K1 Network Cards

[JN]

My point being, I'm not asking for him to answer in the weekend & he could've answered yesterday or even the day before

Altho admittedly I did think it was posted earlier in the week when I first posted my reply. Despite that I'm still thinking there will be no more replies to the post by bigfoot networks.

I'm certain that he's got much more important things to do than argue with people who have already made their mind up about the product. Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but I think it's about time you let some other people have their say as I personally feel you are over-stressing your one.

Besides I'm not quite sure what you are expecting him to say? Do you want to come back and tell you he's decided that you are right, and from now on Bigfoot Networks are only going to sell £8 routers?

 

[equk]

Besides I'm not quite sure what you are expecting him to say? Do you want to come back and tell you he's decided that you are right, and from now on Bigfoot Networks are only going to sell £8 routers?

No, I just thought from how he hyped up certain things that I was missing something.

Like the exceeding bandwidth thing

Also the linux programs or 'FNApps' (as bigfoot call them). As there are only 2 apps on the site atm.

As a Bigfoot employee that works closely with all departments in our company, I thought I'd jump on and respond to a few of the comments we've seen, as well as make myself available for any questions you all may have about the Killer.

 

[JN]

No, I just thought from how he hyped up certain things that I was missing something.

Like the exceeding bandwidth thing

If you're referring to this question:

When you say bandwidth do you mean actual throughput (something which cannot be exceeded) or do you mean the download cap on your current contract (eg: 20gb cap). If you mean the download cap, how does the NIC stop that?

I think you already know the answer. You don't strike me as the kind of person who would actually think that a network card could bypass your ISP's transfer cap.

And when he says bandwidth, I think it would be fair to assume that he means what he said.

 

[equk]

If you're referring to this question:

I think you already know the answer. You don't strike me as the kind of person who would actually think that a network card could bypass your ISP's transfer cap.

And when he says bandwidth, I think it would be fair to assume that he means what he said.

Well I think what I said in my reply to that post explains what I thought about it.

A NIC has no control over a ISP's download cap or indeed the throughput of the line. Altho it could have a bandwidth monitor to monitor the amount of bandwidth used using FNApps

Altho obviously if you are on a network with more than one client this wouldn't be effective.

2. True, if you exceed the bandwidth allotted by your ISP, it certainly would slow down the network. Our FN Torrent has a configurable bandwidth throttle to help prevent this from happening.

That's what he said

 

[equk]

but I think it's about time you let some other people have their say as I personally feel you are over-stressing your one.

Other people have had their say?

They have also asked questions, which is why I commented that bigfoot networks hadn't replied.

I have a question for you on the Linux subject... Ur saying I could run a linux super pi on the Killer?

@ Dave, so your saying its easier for gamers (usualy cheap guys who have other PCs laying around) to buy this card instead of take your own free parts and make your own Linux server?

 

[JN]

Well I think what I said in my reply to that post explains what I thought about it.

So why drag it out any more?

A NIC has no control over a ISP's download cap or indeed the throughput of the line.

So why did you ask?

Altho it could have a bandwidth monitor to monitor the amount of bandwidth used using FNApps

What's that got to do with anything?

Altho obviously if you are on a network with more than one client this wouldn't be effective.

Unless the NIC was in a machine with ICS. But yet again I don't see what that's got to do with anything.

Other people have had their say?

They have also asked questions, which is why I commented that bigfoot networks hadn't replied.

Bigfoot Networks aren't under any kind of SLA with us so I can't see why you'd EXPECT them to respond within 1 day.

I think you've had more than your say. If anybody has anything constructive to add to the thread, please feel free, but this excludes you eq.

 

[JN]

Thread cleaned. I'm sure that if Dave feels there are any points raised above that need answering he will post.

 

[mrapoc]

Nice to see a representative of the company on here. Seems a good company and I look forward to more products from yourselves, alas this product isn't really in my spending budget, I would consider it if I did suffer/need any features that this card addresses. Love the design tho!

 

[Dav0s]

i wont get majorly involved in the argument about the review, but equk, i think it has all the marketing adverts in there because this is the first product of its kind, and what it does needs to be explained. I personally found the images very helpful (im lazy, pictures amuse me), and everything you would expect from an OC3D review is still there, jus in addition to the explanation about what the killer NIC CLAIMS to do

 

[!TIMMY!]

It seems that this product is priced to high for people to buy, but im sure after the 'this is the 1st of it's kind' and some competition comes in then the price of this technology will drop, as I know I would be interested in something like this, but not for this price.

@ XMS in ur Avitar, the cat looks like hes errr 'pleasuring that rifle'.

@ Dav0s how do the pigs not get any bigger when they eat a whole other pig?

 

[JN]

@ XMS in ur Avitar, the cat looks like hes errr 'pleasuring that rifle'.

Look after your rifle, and your rifle will look after you tbh

 

[PP Mguire]

TBH i think its just a fancy network card that can support Linux lol. Nothing like say a PhysX card which actualy could do something.

 

[a1651]

When it was announced I totally wanted one. Now, not so much

Excellent review. Saved me some money, but maybe with some evolution this product could be worth owning.

 

[FragTek]

Here's what I would need to see on this card for me to justify spending this amount of money on a NIC:

1.) Dual Ethernet Ports w/ hardware accelerated load balancing

2.) Firewire 400/800 and eSATA ports on back of card in addition to USB

3.) Internal SATAII ports

With those things, u might spark my interest at that price.

 

[JN]

Here's what I would need to see on this card for me to justify spending this amount of money on a NIC:

1.) Dual Ethernet Ports w/ hardware accelerated load balancing

2.) Firewire 400/800 and eSATA ports on back of card in addition to USB

3.) Internal SATAII ports

With those things, u might spark my interest at that price.

Yeah that would make it rather sexy. I reckon #1 should be easily achievable considering the chipset can support dual ethernet, as for SATA i'm not sure if the chipset supports it in its current state.

 

[FragTek]

Yeah that would make it rather sexy. I reckon #1 should be easily achievable considering the chipset can support dual ethernet, as for SATA i'm not sure if the chipset supports it in its current state.

They could slap on a SATA controller chip, which are cheap as chips, and voila!

 

[PP Mguire]

Then your going back to the old school all in one cards that sucked. Like the old sound/modem/IDE cards.

 

[FragTek]

Then your going back to the old school all in one cards that sucked. Like the old sound/modem/IDE cards.

No not really, it's primary use would be as a NIC. No one would go out and buy it as a SATA adapter, or an extra USB port, or to add firewire to their computer. These would just be added benefits of owning a Killer NIC, and greatly help justify the outrageous price. And we're talking about things that directly relate to what the NIC is currently capable of. I'm not talking about adding onboard sound, video, or something completely out of line with its capabilities.

 

[PP Mguire]

Maybe instead of trying to add things to justify buying it for its price, they should just bring down the price and add a second port? I mean all it IS is an NIC still with a fancy look.

 

[FragTek]

Maybe instead of trying to add things to justify buying it for its price, they should just bring down the price and add a second port? I mean all it IS is an NIC still with a fancy look.

Or that Cut $175-200 off of the price and I might take a look at it.