NIC (Network Interface Card)

Why we need it:

To connect to the Internet

Option 1:

Part of the motherboard, no options on this one it just lets you connect to the Internet

Cost:  part of motherboard, no cost

Option 2: 

Killer NIC, two models (M & K) - the M model is for developers and the K is for gamers.

Cost: $150 - $250

Our Choice:

The Killer NIC (K1) had the best review for MMO and FPS with the highest frame rate and was optimized for online game performance based on the reviews.