--- product_id: 574041360 title: "IO Crest 10 Gigabit M.2 M Key Ethernet Network Expansion Card" brand: "io crest" price: "Β£160.37" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Io Crest" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/574041360-io-crest-10-gigabit-m-2-m-key-ethernet-network store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 10 GbE ultra-fast speeds Compact M.2 form factor Low power consumption IO Crest 10 Gigabit M.2 M Key Ethernet Network Expansion Card **Brand:** io crest **Price:** Β£160.37 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Upgrade your network, outrun the lag! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** IO Crest 10 Gigabit M.2 M Key Ethernet Network Expansion Card by io crest - **How much does it cost?** Β£160.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/574041360-io-crest-10-gigabit-m-2-m-key-ethernet-network) ## Best For - io crest enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted io crest brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Space-Saving M.2 Design:** Optimized for compact builds, this M.2 card fits perfectly in slim devices without sacrificing performance. - β€’ **Blazing 10 Gigabit Speeds:** Experience lightning-fast network throughput up to 10 GbE for seamless data transfer and ultra-responsive VMs. - β€’ **Advanced Network Offloading:** Supports TCP/UDP/IP checksum offloading, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and TCP segmentation for optimized traffic handling. - β€’ **Energy-Efficient Networking:** Delivers high-speed connectivity while minimizing power draw, keeping your setup green and cost-effective. - β€’ **Industry-Standard Reliability:** Built to meet PCIe, IEEE 802.3, and Energy Efficient Ethernet standards, ensuring compatibility and future-proofing. ## Overview The IO Crest 10 Gigabit M.2 M Key Ethernet Network Expansion Card leverages the powerful AQC107 chipset to deliver multi-gigabit Ethernet speeds (up to 10 GbE) in a compact M.2 form factor. Designed for low power consumption and advanced network features, it’s ideal for professionals seeking high-performance, space-efficient networking solutions in data centers, cloud environments, and home labs. ## Description The AQC107 chipset in M.2 format is a high-performance, low power consumption Ethernet controller that is designed for use in next-generation networking applications. This chipset is built with advanced technology that supports the latest Ethernet standards, including 10 GbE, 5 GbE, 2.5 GbE, and 1 GbE. The AQC107 is optimized for use in M.2 form factor devices, making it a great choice for compact, low-power network adapters and other Ethernet-connected products. With its compact size and low power consumption, the AQC107 chipset in M.2 format provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for high-speed Ethernet networking. Additionally, it features a robust design that is built to withstand harsh industrial environments, making it ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including data centers, cloud computing, and enterprise networks. Review: M.2 10GB NIC, this is exactly what I needed in my homelab. I have a Mini-PC that acts as my Proxmox host, and my NAS holds all my virtual machines. over a standard 1GB connection, the response time on the VM's was pretty awful. The solution: I pulled the NVMe Drive, installed this in its place, and re-loaded the OS on a SATA SSD. Now all my VM's are much more responsive. If the pictures make you think the braded cable is fragile, then you would be right. Handle with care! Only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is the braded cable makes me nervous and for the price they could have engineered something more robust in my opinion. Otherwise, perfect product. Review: I have the 10gbe M.2 form factor card, disregard all of this if you're considering one of the 2.5gbe cards. This card uses a Marvell/Aquantia ACQ107 chip. Don't expect Windows to have a driver for this. Setting up: Grab the newest driver from Marvell's "Public Driver Downloads" page. (You can just google your way there.) Your search category on the download page is "Marvell Public Drivers" - select your OS of choice and your part number is ACQ107. On Windows, you'll need to unzip the driver into a folder and point Device Manager's driver installer toward that folder manually. After setup, I've been getting intermittent disconnections that I can't seem to resolve. The card hits 10g speed while it's actually working, but it will lose connection for four or five seconds at a time, seemingly at random. [Update: Chip is overheating and shutting down. The short M.2 heatsink isn't enough to keep this thing happy without quite a bit more airflow than my machine has.] ## Features - Supports the latest Ethernet standards, including 10 GbE, 5 GbE, 2.5 GbE, and 1 GbE - Optimized for use in M.2 form factor devices, making it a great choice for compact, low-power network adapters - Low power consumption, providing a cost-effective and efficient solution for high-speed Ethernet networking - Supports advanced features such as TCP/UDP/IP checksum offloading, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and TCP segmentation - Compliant with industry standards, including PCI Express, IEEE 802.3, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) - Provides a flexible and scalable solution that can be customized to meet the specific requirements of different applications and environments. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BWSLSK78 | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #121,038 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #346 in Network Cards | | Brand | IO Crest | | Customer Reviews | 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars (3) | | Date First Available | 1 September 2023 | | Item Weight | 90 g | | Manufacturer | IO Crest | | Package Dimensions | 13.7 x 10.1 x 2.8 cm; 90 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** IO Crest - **Compatible devices:** Desktop - **Data link protocol:** Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 - **Data transfer rate:** 10000 Megabits Per Second - **Hardware interface:** Ethernet, PCI ## Images ![IO Crest 10 Gigabit M.2 M Key Ethernet Network Expansion Card - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UYfEg9m6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***O on 28 February 2025* M.2 10GB NIC, this is exactly what I needed in my homelab. I have a Mini-PC that acts as my Proxmox host, and my NAS holds all my virtual machines. over a standard 1GB connection, the response time on the VM's was pretty awful. The solution: I pulled the NVMe Drive, installed this in its place, and re-loaded the OS on a SATA SSD. Now all my VM's are much more responsive. If the pictures make you think the braded cable is fragile, then you would be right. Handle with care! Only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is the braded cable makes me nervous and for the price they could have engineered something more robust in my opinion. Otherwise, perfect product. ### ⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on 23 November 2023* I have the 10gbe M.2 form factor card, disregard all of this if you're considering one of the 2.5gbe cards. This card uses a Marvell/Aquantia ACQ107 chip. Don't expect Windows to have a driver for this. Setting up: Grab the newest driver from Marvell's "Public Driver Downloads" page. (You can just google your way there.) Your search category on the download page is "Marvell Public Drivers" - select your OS of choice and your part number is ACQ107. On Windows, you'll need to unzip the driver into a folder and point Device Manager's driver installer toward that folder manually. After setup, I've been getting intermittent disconnections that I can't seem to resolve. The card hits 10g speed while it's actually working, but it will lose connection for four or five seconds at a time, seemingly at random. [Update: Chip is overheating and shutting down. The short M.2 heatsink isn't enough to keep this thing happy without quite a bit more airflow than my machine has.] ## Frequently Bought Together - IO Crest 10 Gigabit M.2 M Key Ethernet Network Expansion Card - ADCAUDX SATA-III Cable-1M, 4Pcs/Set-SATA-6Gbps HDD-SDD Data-Cable Replacement for Server Bitcoin Computer SSD HDD CD DVD Drives Raid (3.3FT) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/574041360-io-crest-10-gigabit-m-2-m-key-ethernet-network](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/574041360-io-crest-10-gigabit-m-2-m-key-ethernet-network) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*