Ethernet Card Help please

Question

The computer is a Dell Dimension 4300 P4. It does not have an ethernet card. I have tried fitting an ethernet card from some of my old computers but they do not fit as they are too short. Please could someone tell me which ethernet card I need. I did think they were all a standard size but I am clearly wrong. Thank you for your help, Stephen

dbramlet · Answer

Please explain a little better. Too short? You installing a PCI card into a PCI slot?

sj__sj · Answer

Many thanks for the reply. When placing the ethernet card into the PCI slot, the front of the card, ie where the socket is for the lead, ends up being recessed into the computer by an inch or so. I thought that ethernet cards were a standard length so they would fit onto all motherboards. Perhaps I am wrong ? I wonder whether I need a special ethernet card for this particular Dell Dimension or perhaps I am doing something wrong. Not sure what though. The ethernet card is just too short in length to be properly placed in the slot on the motherboard and be properly mounted on the case to receive the ethernet lead. Any advice would be much appreciated. Kind regards, Stephen

Rebel9 · Answer

You probably have a PCI Express card rather than a PCI card. Have a look at this article.

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