I can get that this hardware might not be suitable to NethSec. However
It checks all boxes.
Intel mainboard, intel chipset, intel CPU, realtek cards. Old stuff, but not “crap” and mostly… very well known hardware, not only for old age.
(I know, Realtek is not “that good” either, but is reliable enough, when the driver works)
Currently the requirements are satisfied, so should work. Or at least, help to create (for what it’s worth) a small user experience for bug solving (if there’s any) or improved system requirement list.