2007-01-01 11:43:57 · 4 answers · asked by Mi 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Basically nothing. Onboard means "built in" on the motherboard. Separate means that you must buy a card and install it. generally, the separate cards do have higher quality electronics but most people wont notice a difference.
2007-01-01 11:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by TurnMeOut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Onboard means the network ports are attached to the motherboard of the computer, and separate means it is a separate card installed, usually in a PCI slot.
2007-01-01 19:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Paul G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference in performance. However having an onboard Network Interface Card (NIC) saves you a PCI slot for other things.
2007-01-01 19:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Onikazi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physically ... one is on an independent PCI card ... the other is integrated into your mainboard.
For all intents & purposes....none.
regards,
Philip T
2007-01-01 19:54:36 · answer #4 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋