best budget network switch

[the gamer that is bad]

i have a budget of $50 usd and i want a fast reliable 5+ port switch and i don't know what to look for

[The_russian]

If you don't need a managed switch or POE, the NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) is a good option at around $20.

[KingTdiGGiTTy]

WD My Net Switch - 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

https://www.amazon.com/WD-My-Net-Switch-Ethernet/dp/B007KZQM8W

 

I have one of these and it works nice enough. its a bit basic and cheaply made. But I have had not issues or complaints.

 

[the gamer that is bad]

Just now, The_russian said:

If you don't need a managed switch or POE, the NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) is a good option at around $20.

i don't know what managed dose and i do not need poe

[The_russian]

Just now, the gamer that is bad said:

i don't know what managed dose and i do not need poe

In that case the Netgear GS308 is a good option, I used one with no issues until I upgraded to get more ports. The TP-Link TL-SG108 also looks like a good option and is a bit cheaper. 

[the gamer that is bad]

is 2.5gbe switch under $50 my friend told me they are a lot faster 

[the gamer that is bad]

17 minutes ago, The_russian said:

In that case the Netgear GS308 is a good option, I used one with no issues until I upgraded to get more ports. The TP-Link TL-SG108 also looks like a good option and is a bit cheaper. 

can these reach 2.5 gee speeds i don't know what that means 

[The_russian]

1 minute ago, the gamer that is bad said:

can these reach 2.5 gee speeds i don't know what that means 

2.5Gb refers to the speed the ports can run at. Unless you have other devices that also support it as well as a use case that would take advantage of the higher speeds, you won't benefit from it. Regardless, I don't know of any 2.5Gb switch under $100, let alone under $50. 

[Electronics Wizardy]

4 minutes ago, the gamer that is bad said:

can these reach 2.5 gee speeds i don't know what that means 

nope there gigabit only.

 

Do your device support 2.5gbe?

 

There is a 5 port 2.5gbe switch for about a 100 bucks from qnap.

[the gamer that is bad]

my budget is $50 and i have no idea i like servers but have no idea about networking the motherboard i am getting has 2.5g if that is the same

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, the gamer that is bad said:

my budget is $50 and i have no idea i like servers but have no idea about networking the motherboard i am getting has 2.5g if that is the same

Do the other devices have a 2.5gbe connection? Both ends and the switches need to support it for higher speeds.

[the gamer that is bad]

my nas i got has a 10gbe port on the back and a 1 gbe my friend maid it so i have no idea what it is inside tough

[Electronics Wizardy]

34 minutes ago, the gamer that is bad said:

my nas i got has a 10gbe port on the back and a 1 gbe my friend maid it so i have no idea what it is inside tough

what type of 10gbe? There a lot of standards of 10gbe.

 

Either get a used switch here, or id just run a direct link if you want.

[the gamer that is bad]

i want a switch to also hook up some pi s and my other computer to the nas to but it just has an add in card that says 10 gbe

[Electronics Wizardy]

11 hours ago, the gamer that is bad said:

i want a switch to also hook up some pi s and my other computer to the nas to but it just has an add in card that says 10 gbe

your not getting a new 10gbe switch for sub $50. If you really want 10gbe your best option is a used switch, like a s2500, but those are still near $100, and you have to deal with a loud switch.

[akio123008]

16 hours ago, The_russian said:

(GS308) is a good option at around $20

Yes it is.

 

Wish I knew about that one when I'd already bought the GS108 (which is slightly more expensive)