Can I play 3 player games on 3 computers without a network hub?

I was thinking that if I put a second network card in one of the computers would that work as a hub as well? If not, can anyone suggest the cheapest way of linking 3 pc's just for Christmas so we can all play games together.

Many thanks

James

Can I play 3 player games on 3 computers without a network hub?aurora

a small hub can cost the same as another NIC. using another PC as a bridge will work but will provide less than desirable game play.

Can I play 3 player games on 3 computers without a network hub?download

only with a hub or router, 2 pc's can work by a direct cable, more than 2 requires additional equipment.
Dude hubs are CHEAP... hell sell it on Ebay when you are done with it or give it to yourself for xmas!
Get a cheap hub or switch. A switch is better -- hubs are ancient technology by comparision. You can get a 4 or 5 port workgroup switch for less than $50.00.

Trying to use 2 NICs in one machine is going to be a major exercise in frustration. It would be feasible if the one with 2 NICs was a server, but with desktops it will be a pig. (I'm a network engineer and I wouldn't even try it!)