Up for sale is a classic 3Com EtherLink XL PCI Network Adapter Card (Model: 3C905C-TX-M). Manufactured during the peak era of late-90s/early-2000s desktop computing, this card features the highly reliable Broadcom/3Com 920-BR03 processing chipset.
This is a premier component choice for retro PC collectors and hobbyists building period-correct MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows XP machines. 3Com cards from this era are famous for their native, hassle-free driver ecosystems and legendary stability on older motherboards.
Key Features:
• Model: 3C905C-TX-M (Product label is perfectly intact).
• Interface: Standard 32-bit PCI connection.
• Speed Capabilities: Dual-speed 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation.
• Includes original onboard Wake-on-LAN (WOL) headers and network activity status LEDs.
Condition & Testing Details:
• Visual Condition: Excellent physical shape. The green PCB is clean, the bracket is free of major corrosion, and all surface-mount capacitors look perfectly healthy. There is a vintage "Warranty Void If Removed" sticker intact on the rear side.
• Functional Condition: Untested. Because I do not currently have an active vintage PCI-equipped desktop computer setup to test network packets, this card is sold strictly AS-IS / for parts, retro rebuilds, or vintage display.
📦 Shipping & Packaging:
• Safe Packing: The card will be securely enclosed inside a specialized anti-static bag to prevent ESD damage, wrapped in bubble cushioning, and packed inside a sturdy protective cardboard box.
• Carrier: Shipped reliably via UPS with a tracking number provided immediately upon dispatch.
