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Reddit mentions of Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card

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We found 254 Reddit mentions of Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card. Here are the top ones.

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card
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Fully qualified Bluetooth 4.2IEEE 802.11ac standards compliant. Intel WIFI module supports Intel WIDIAntenna to support WLAN 2Tx2R transmissionHigh speed wireless connection up to 867 MbpsBluetooth Enhances Data Rate (EDR) support
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Found 254 comments on Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card:

u/asdf767 · 42 pointsr/buildapcsales

Here's an intel chipset wifi card for the same price. bonus bluetooth as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/notpatstewart · 31 pointsr/buildapc

Gigabyte AC PCIe card

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6

Best one for the money - essentially an Intel rebrand. Great speeds, drivers, magnetic antenna for you case, etc. I bought two, and the Intel equivalent for the low profile bracket on my HTPC.

u/Megabobster · 28 pointsr/buildapc

Here, have an upgrade guide. This is mostly oriented for gaming, but I tried to make it as general purpose as possible.

First off, if you're trying to survive gaming on an older system and are wanting to upgrade, remember to check out the PC Gaming Wiki as well as the Low Spec Gamer YouTube channel and /r/lowendgaming. There are lots of tips and tricks to get games running better, and if you discover your own, don't forget to share them!

  • If you have a motherboard older than DDR3, save and upgrade to a new platform. It's not worth investing in a platform that old for anything other than novelty purposes.

  • If you want to upgrade your motherboard (like if you're looking at buying an unlocked CPU but have a locked motherboard), save and build a whole new system, unless you happen to come across exactly what you want for cheap. Used motherboards are usually just as expensive as new ones so it's not really worth investing that much into an older platform.

  • If you have an Intel motherboard and want to upgrade your CPU, see my reply to this comment. Character limit, woo!

  • If you have an AMD motherboard, I'm not as experienced with this but upgrading to an 8320 or 8350 Black edition would be good.
  • I'll do some research and put some detailed information here later; like I did for Intel processors. Again, after the aforementioned good night's rest.

  • When buying any used processor, especially on eBay, be very wary of scams. Any price that seems too good to be true or is from a seller with very little feedback is something of which you should be very wary.

  • If you have less than 8GB of RAM, buy a 2x4GB kit. Dual channel actually makes a difference these days. If you want more, well, divide the amount you want by the number of slots you have. 16GB / 4 slots = 4GB sticks, so get a 4x4GB kit. PCPartPicker is a good resource for this, although new DDR3 is getting more expensive. It might be worth looking at the used market, but be careful you don't buy ECC RAM (server memory) unless you have a motherboard and processor that support it.

  • If your system isn't using an SSD as its boot drive, buy an SSD and reinstall your OS onto it. I don't know if I can recommend a SSD smaller than 250GB considering how cheap they're getting. Brand doesn't matter a whole lot but make sure to do a little research first. PCPartPicker, again, is a great resource for this. Filter by the minimum capacity you want and sort by lowest price, then go from there. Samsung is expensive but reliable; I don't know a lot about other brands.

  • If you're running out of space, 2TB HDDs are pretty cheap and reliable these days. Here's a Seagate one, although I couldn't find Western Digital's equivalent for some reason.

  • I don't really know much about graphics cards other than they're hard to buy new these days. If you buy new, I can't recommend anything with less than 4GB of VRAM, because modern games are getting better at using it. If you buy used, try not to go less than 2GB. Other than that, pick what fits your budget and performance needs, and remember you dont have to run everything on max settings. Dropping the settings a little can allow older cards to still compete today. I still run a 7870 and haven't found any unplayable games yet; 99% of games I get a solid 60, and once I upgrade to an e3-1240v3 that's in the mail I expect that to go to 99.9%.

  • Make sure you have a good PSU. You can get really solid ones for $50 or less these days. Don't forget this one when upgrading your system, unless you already have a good PSU. This is the SeaSonic one I've been recommending a lot. Fully modular and 80 Plus Bronze seems pretty good to me. PSUs are a topic of a lot of controversy, though, so make sure to do your research.

  • Similarly, investing in a case you like will last you a long time and significantly improve a build's appearance. Not its frames, though, so this isn't a priority. Pick one with all the features you want, good cable management options, something you don't mind looking at, that kind of stuff. Look up a review (google "[case name] review") where someone builds a computer in it so you can get an idea of what kind of issues people run into when building in it and if those issues are dealbreakers for you.

  • Optical drives aren't really used this day but if you don't have one it can be worth it to pick one up. Blu-ray drives are getting cheaper, too. PCPartPicker -> optical drives -> filter by features -> sort by price.

  • Monitors I cant speak much on, but if you're gaming at all, get one that goes at least 120hz at its native resolution, and don't get one lower than 1080p. If you don't do any gaming, make sure you get an IPS panel. I personally can't recommend any resolution other than 1080p (1920x1080) because compatibility issues are annoying and most software is either designed to work at 1080p, or have workarounds to run at 1080p. 4k is the next jump worth taking since that seems to be the next big standard (again, in my opinion), but hardware is still a generation or two out from that being mainstream.

  • Multiple monitors are a thing. I don't think I can live with less than 3 monitors again. It's so nice to have a game on the center monitor, a webpage on the left, and a voip program on the right. You can kind of do this with window snapping, but, well, you can also do that with 3 monitors for much more information when you need it.

  • Invest in good network gear. I cannot stress this enough. It will cost a chunk of money but will make your life so much better. If you're renting a modem from your ISP, or your modem/router has your ISP's logo on it, you need to upgrade. I'm currently running the Netgear R7000. If you're on cable internet, get a Motorola SurfBoard and something like the R7000. If you're on DSL, there's a variant that has a phone jack for dialing in. If you have fiber, the ONT that you have isn't replaceable but it's probably fine (but you'll still want to replace the included router). For all of these, you'll probably need to look up a guide on switching and it will probably involve calling your ISP. Expect to spend $200ish on the equipment, but seriously, you won't be constantly rebooting your router, wondering why the WiFi isn't working this time, etc. And a good modem will let you know if it can contact the network or not so you'll know if the internet is actually out or not. And if you're renting a router, you'll save money in the long run.

  • If you're using WiFi, get a good network card. I saw this one linked on this subreddit the other day and it looks pretty good. I've personally found USB WiFi dongles unreliable, but YMMV.

  • Don't forget to upgrade your peripherals. Check out /r/mechanicalkeyboards, /r/steamcontroller (it's about more than just the Steam Controller there, the name is a little misleading TBH), and the YouTube channel Rocket Jump Ninja (he does mouse reviews). I think /r/emulation has had some good threads on controllers, too. There's fun stuff like Mayflash adapters for GameCube controllers, or you could pick up a bluetooth dongle for a DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 (or WiiMote passthrough in Dolphin). There's lots of fun to be had in the peripheral department.

    I think that's about everything. Let me know if I missed anything and I'll include it.

    edit: Updated some stuff and tried to include more details.
u/epsiblivion · 21 pointsr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/

I have an older model of this, but it works great. it really helps to have an antenna that extends to a higher position that's not directly plugged in to the bottom of the tower sitting on the ground.

u/fourdots · 7 pointsr/buildapc

If one of the PCIe slots is vacant you could get a PCIe card that would add both; this one seems to get good reviews and supports all of the technologies that you'd expect it to, but there might be something better.

I'd go with an internal expansion card over USB, both because it will reduce clutter slightly and because USB wireless cards, in my experience, tend to not be the best.

u/shimmeringball · 7 pointsr/buildapc

Don't be fooled, this is merely an Intel 8260 wifi card I believe but branded Gigabyte https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/

u/Teethpasta · 6 pointsr/buildapcsales

Obligatory Intel has a better wifi bluetooth combo card that has better driver support. https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/dkirwan83 · 5 pointsr/buildapcforme

i have two of these and they're amazing:

http://amzn.com/B00HF8K0O6

(Gigabyte Bluetooth 4.0/802.11ac WiFi PCIe x1 Card GC-WB867D-I)

u/kingWARGASM · 5 pointsr/buildapc

I use this and haven't had any issues. It comes with Bluetooth too.

u/BstoneArch · 5 pointsr/buildapc

Here is a PCIe card using Intel's AC 7260 card. It includes Bluetooth 4.0 as well so that's a plus. I have the AC 7260 running in my laptop and it's been flawless throughout the past year of continuous use. Right now it's rather expensive on Amazon. It was around $30 a month ago

Amazon

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u/dito49 · 5 pointsr/buildapc

That motherboard doesn't have a wifi adapter. You'll need to get a separate one like this one or a cheap USB one

u/Johnny_C13 · 4 pointsr/bapccanada

You mean like a PCIe adapter? I recently purchased this via Amazon as I was converting my older PC as a HTPC, and needed wifi+BT. I was considering this one as well. Mind you for wifi only, you could probably get something cheaper.

Finally, if you haven't completed your build yet, consider a motherboard with built-in wifi. Depending on the models, you could save some money; it also liberates a PCIe slot.

You could also get USB dongles, but those usually don't perform as well (or so I heard).

u/jayact · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I'm a big fan of this wifi adapter. You get bluetooth and wifi built into one. I've seen it around $25 sometimes.

u/ironfixxxer · 3 pointsr/buildapc

WiFi adapters are plug and play. If you go the WiFi route and are unsure about it, these two are fairly inexpensive and should work great. I recommend the PCIe models over a USB kind for reliability and speeds.

Gigabyte model & ASUS model.

Windows 10 will auto detect those and install the driver. Of course going through two floors of your home may degrade the signal a bit it's worth a shot. The 2.4Ghz signal can pass through obstructions better than the 5Ghz signal so you may try both and see which gives you better speeds. If you have close neighbors though the 2.4Ghz spectrum may be cluttered and give interference.

u/drfoqui · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I have this Gigabyte and it does the job. If you're more on a budget make sure you are still getting a card that supports ac wifi. There's also some Asus and TPLINK cards under $50 that look similar.

u/machinehead933 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

> but my issue is the fact that with 5ghz wifi it has a cap of 300mbps

That's because it isn't 802.11ac compatible. It clearly says it only supports up to 802.11n, it's even in the name of the card. If you have an AC router, you should get an AC adapter like this one which is only $9 more.

u/Confirmed_Lurker · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

Works well for me. It used to be cheaper though. I bought it for $36.50 just over a year ago.

u/ThreeBelugas · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Get this, it's pcie wireless ac with Bluetooth, it's a bargain at $33.

u/CherryBlossomStorm · 3 pointsr/buildapc

You can buy bluetooth+wifi combo cards. bluetooth is so handy. popular choice but others exist.

If you don't buy a wifi card, and it's not on your motherboard, you will not have wifi, only ethernet.

u/Xintros · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

> Is now the right time to buy a PC or should I wait because new cards are coming out and they will lead to price drops? But how long until those price drops will even come into effect?

I would wait slightly, prices of the older cards will not fall (in the used market they will. But new cards, not so much.) so just wait for the price gouging of the new cards to stop and pick up one of those.

> Also, when building a PC what parts do I need to connect to Internet/Wi-Fi? A wireless network adapter? Or do motherboards come equipped with being able to connect to WiFi? And what do you look for when choosing a wireless network adapter if you need them?

Some motherboards do come with Wi-FI adapters built in, but these are typically in a price range that it's not worth it to most of us. If wifi if your only choice your best bet is to get a PCI express Wifi adapter. Something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466008737&sr=8-1&keywords=pci+express+ac+wifi
When you're shopping just make sure the adapter supports the best wifi standard your home router/AP does (AC, N, etc)

> Finally, when looking at Graphics cards, e.g. the GeForce GTX 1070, I saw they were sold by various manufacturers like EVGA, Zotac, MSI etc. Does it matter which manufacturer you buy from (apart from price differences)? Does it affect performance or anything of the card or can I just relax and buy from any company?

There are differences in each of the cards from the companies. You will want to read reviews for the cards you may be interested in. One card may run quieter than the others, one may have higher clocks and therefor perform better.

u/idontcare1996 · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

easier and cheaper just to get a USB one.

But..., here's one from gigabyte: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/krazykellerxkid · 3 pointsr/Fallout

I haven’t played FO4 with a PS4 controller on PC, but I use THIS for my DualShock 4 for all my PC games and it works amazing. I also use DS4Windows as the software.

I think I bought my card for $25 on eBay so I know you an find it cheaper than what’s in the link :)

u/ZombieHoratioAlger · 2 pointsr/homelab

I've been very happy with this card: forty bucks for a pci-e Intel 7260.

It also does Bluetooth 4.0 if you have a spare 9-pin USB header.

u/mcfreak · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I bought two of these, no issues, has Bluetooth as well and an extra USB port on the card so I put my Xbone Wireless adapter in it so it wasn't sticking out of the back of the case. Windows 10 drivers installed by default.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6

u/rawrtots · 2 pointsr/techsupportmacgyver

To everyone who is curious as to how well this works. I went from an okay 300-500mbps connection to an 'excellent' 780mbps connection.

This wasn't exactly designed and implemented out of necessity, but I was tired of getting crazy ping spikes in battlefield 4 when the signal would change down or up. Not getting advertised wireless AC speeds bugged me alot, too.

Here is the wireless card the parabolic is strapped to if anyone is wondering. It has been a solid performer for the most part.

u/Mysterius · 2 pointsr/buildapc

This Gigabyte product comes with that same exact Intel wireless chip, plus a PCIe adapter and antenna, for the same price (or less, if you find an Amazon seller that doesn't charge tax for your state):

u/Trey5169 · 2 pointsr/computers

It looks like it does not support Wifi, googling the specs tells you this. You can bet that if it did have WiFi, they'd use it as a selling point somewhere obvious lol.

Really, any PCI-e wifi card will do. Just get something with a PCI-E x1 connection, make sure it has specs that you like (as well as decent reviews), and slap it in there. I'm personally using this adapter from Gigabyte, since I wanted Dual-Band (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) as well as bluetooth functionality for my VR-capable rig. But if you don't need all that, feel free to shop around. I recommend at least a Dual-Channel card though, so check to see if it offers 5.0 GHz connectivity.

The only thing I really dislike about it is that the antenna is a magnetic mount; it sticks to the (out)side of my computer case and just kinda sticks out like a... well, like an antenna. Most of the cards that I've seen around have antenna that just stick out the back of the card, and therefore the back of the PC; out of sight, out of mind.

u/Book_of_Wisdom · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I believe it depends on the driver you have with the bluetooth chip. Generally, my understanding is that most chipsets that support 4.0+ should be able to transmit apt-LL. I personally use this without issue:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not sure how to test beyond having a apt-LL device to receive the signal. That said, if you find out yours doesn't then you could always add one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZYYPFHU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/HMKS · 2 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

Sounds good!
Just one more questions if you don't mind.

Would you recommend the wireless one or paying a little more for the wired one?

I have this wifi card that also doubles as a bluetooth adapter in my PC, so no issues with connectivity on my part (how I use my Switch).

I figure the pros/cons will probably center around wired/wireless and requiring batteries for the wireless one.

Sorry, I usually like to get someone else's opinion before committing.

u/CRTsdidnothingwrong · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

Agreed, and make sure you get one with an Intel Wifi module such as this:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/

u/setodo22 · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

So I, like many others, have done this upgrade recently. With comcast and the other ISPs feeling the heat lately they are upgrading for free, via promos. I helped my mom and my uncle out after they upgraded.

First, I, personally, wouldn't buy a modem new. There are plenty of perfectly good used modems out there. This is the list of comcast approved devices. You might have already been aware of it. Try not to spend $100+. As long as you get a modem with the DOCSIS 3.0 standard and telephony you should be fine. My recommendation is to buy a used, but not totally beaten down, modem from a reputable dealer on ebay or amazon. Don't spend money you don't have to.

Second, you might want to consider upgrading to the wireless AC standard. I actually own a TP-LINK N300, but there is, most times, a good deal of packet loss with wifi. This will result in slower actual network speeds than the 300 Mbps specification. I cannot say you won't get the full 105 Mbs but if you have a lot of local traffic (from say your NAS and other local devices) you will definitely see a slowdown. It all depends on the amount of traffic at any one time, and if you desire to utilize the entire 105 Mbps. Wireless AC will alleviate this concern.

At the very least get a wireless AC adapter because they only cost a few dollars more than the N's. If you choose to upgrade the router later you're only out $20.

tldr: Buy used modem. Future-proof with wireless AC router and adapter, if you/your household are a heavy wifi users.

Best of luck!

u/besme · 2 pointsr/GirlGamers

This may gain a few "witchcraft!" responses, but I tried wifi with a bluetooth/wifi antenna that screwed into the back of my PC, and it could be pretty unreliable at times. I also used a powerline adapter set up, and it was almost as reliable as ethernet. People couldn't believe it. I bought the kit for something like 25USD and I preferred it over wifi. Might be worth a try.

The card: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VbdVCb97PH2Z9

The powerline adapter: TP-LINK AV200 Nano Powerline... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWRUIY4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/onliandone · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme
pc-kombo shared list

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | $259.99 @ Newegg.ca
Motherboard | MSI B350 Tomahawk | $124.99 @ Newegg.ca
Memory | G.Skill Aegis DDR4 DDR4-3000 16GB (16 GB) | $166.99 @ Newegg.ca
Storage | WD Blue WD20EZRZ (2 TB) | $79.99 @ Amazon.ca
SSD | SanDisk Ultra II 480GB TLC (480 GB) | $195.73 @ Amazon.ca
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC 2 Gaming iCX | $599.99 @ Amazon.ca
Case | Carbide Series 200R Compact ATX | $74.99 @ Amazon.ca
Power Supply | be quiet! Pure Power 10 (500 W) | $69.9 @ Newegg.ca
| Total | $1572.57
| Generated by pc-kombo 03.09.2017 |

I at first wanted to create build with an i7 cpu for you, but I was not able to fit it into budget. Not with a GTX 1070 and the other requirements, like the bigger SSD. And without the GTX 1070 a stronger cpu for 144Hz gaming is pretty much useless.

That's why that build has a Ryzen 5 cpu, which has the advantage of being a better cpu for programming and the VMs, while still being good for gaming. The mentioned 1070 to go with it, and 16GB of fast ram. 2TB HDD, 480GB SSD. Note that I opted for a cheaper case than the R5, but if you want to use up your budget you could swap it out. But the 200R at least looks equally nice (but is a bit worse).

I don't know which optical drive you are searching. Which medium do you want to read? For Wifi you should add https://www.amazon.ca/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6 (but there are alternatives, like https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Archer-T9E-Wireless-Beamforming/dp/B00TQEX7AQ/)
u/JOHNNYB2K15 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

NP. I know this card has duel BT and Wi-Fi, but I don't know if it's good or not. I'd look into it:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/ppetro08 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

For the overscanning issue this link may help.

For the bluetooth problem you could try a PCI bluetooth device that may have more range and less input lag. If it doesn't fit your needs Amazon is always good about refunds.

u/landcross · 2 pointsr/buildapc

As already stated, you don't really need an ac protocol for "only" 50Mbit.

But, keep in mind that the AC protocol only works on the 5 GHz band and not the 2.4 GHz band. So, if your router doesn't support using an extra 2.4 ghz (which is very very unlikely), you have to make sure the wifi-card supports 5ghz. That doesn't mean you MUST buy an ac card, because ac is always 5 ghz, but the n protocol can be both. So, just a little tip ;)

I don't know where you live, but maybe this one is a nice in between, between the two cards you proposed :)

u/dr_jekell · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Laptops usually have a much larger antenna and circuit board as well as having a direct connection to the motherboard & power, alowing for more powerful components to be used as compaired to a compact USB device that is limited to a set power input and connection speed.

If you are able to, I would suggest going to a wired ethernet connection for your computer as it will give you the most stable connection with online games, failing that you could go with an internal WiFi card with an external antenna which would help with the reception problems.

Somthing like this: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_7/181-9050846-3572248?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451737097&sr=1-7&keywords=wifi+card

u/sk9592 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you think you might use a wireless adaptor from time to time, a $30-40 one is more than adequate. Something such as this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/

However, if you have access to an ethernet port near the desktop, spend any amount of money on wireless is a waste.

u/dailymetanoia · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I use a Rosewill N900PCE. It uses the same chipset as the TP-Link WDN4800, but it's about $9-10 cheaper. The main reason I got it was because it was out of the box Hackintosh compatible though. I don't really see the need to spend $80 on a wireless card, but that's just me. If you really want AC compatible, Gigabyte has this one for around $30 on Amazon.

u/DiogenesLaertys · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

This gigabyte wireless PCIE card is the most recommended product out there. They actually use an intel 8265 wireless card attached to a PCIE card so it works great. Asus makes a slightly cheaper version using their own wireless card too, but the gigabyte is the most recommended on pcpartpicker.

From what I've seen a PCIE expansion card costs about $40, and buying an m.2 card costs about $25 (as long as you have a slot that accepts it on your motherboard). You can cut corners here and there but sticking to intel-based wireless products seems to be the best choice for reliability.

u/ddengel · 2 pointsr/buildapc

this is the one i always put in new builds. Dual band, bluetooth, fast, reliable. never had a bad thing to say about it.

u/Xcodist · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Wireless card = PCIe card

Wireless adapter = USB dongle

That being said, I use a dare I say it wireless PCIe card to game. I used a USB dongle in the past. Sure they're slightly cheaper but not worth it overall (performance and aesthetic wise). I'd recommend [this one](Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_SXlRFi3faA53w) from amazon.

u/ajcp38 · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme

Yes, you can fit 4 more fans. If you want wireless connectivity you would need a WiFi card. I'd suggest something like this.

u/kunmeh13 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

3- wd blues are great drives, and i've been running one solo for the past 2 years, but about to buy an ssd for my os and important programs. 1tb and 2tb. also note that the 1tb drive is 7200 rpm vs 5400 rpm in the 2tb, but since you aren't running the OS on that and just using it for storage, it's nothing to worry about.

4- stick everything in here. that's there recommended wattage psu to get, but its probably worth it just to get something 50 watts over that.

5- obviously, ethernet is the best choice, but if that's not available you can get something like this. one of my friends has powerline, and its really weird for him. some outlets he gets good speeds, and others are absolute trash. turning off and on the lights repeatedly causes a little lag while gaming, but overall he still likes it and uses it.

6- 27 inches is really huge, and you're not going to find a 1440p, 144hz, 27in, and gsync monitor for less than that.

u/hunterman12345 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I have one of these. I am on the otherside of the house to my modem router and this works pretty well.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6

Its perfectly in your price range.

u/lordzamorak · 2 pointsr/NoStupidQuestions

Depends if you have an open PCIE slot (the smallest slot) on your motherboard. I have this Gigabyte card : https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6 which I bought in 2016 and I love. Blazing fast and has Bluetooth.

Just remember, don't buy if you don't have the slot on the motherboard.

u/Devchar96 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

My PC has a Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I card that has Bluetooth and wireless networking connectivity. It works for what I need it to, but I wish I could be hardwired.

u/neums08 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I've seen some really spotty USB wireless adapters, so personally I'm sticking to PCI-e. I'd recommend something that supports 802.11ac if you plan on gaming. http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ would probably do the trick.

u/tsdguy · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Would this even work with non SSD type M.2 cards? I don't know.

I agree with /u/techboy317 - return it and buy a PCI card with WiFi and Bluetooth. Here's one that's $40

u/prometaSFW · 2 pointsr/buildapc

USB dongle works fine. A 1x PCIe card will give much better signal range, due to the larger antennas. A USB dongle inserted in the back of the chassis may have poor performance due to the big block of metal (the PC itself) in between the dongle and the BT device, too. (I had this issue with a USB wireless mouse dongle, and had to get a USB extension cable)

If you're willing to spend a little more, you can get a fast wifi card + bluetooth with an external remote antenna, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/clupean · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Rather than getting the Intel card + adapter separately, buy them together: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I.

PLC: Comtrend PG-9172KIT 1200 Mbps 2-Unit Kit.

u/ferretpaint · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you are needing dedicated wifi, It performs well for the price. Look into a longer ethernet cable if you can, its worth it over wifi.

I have this one

And I get something like 400mbps up/down which is fine, but the bluetooth has some issues from time to time if I have too many devices connected.

u/Hawkdup45 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Right now your gonna want a AC WiFi card with Bluetooth. This model is the latest I believe with dual band 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz antennas. 2.4Ghz is gonna be the most congested because a lot of devices use it like cell phones, microwaves and baby monitors. 5Ghz band is gonna give you the most bandwidth and faster speeds but it has shorter range. Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.0/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NdWnzbEM523C9

u/needabuildplz · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

What would be the advantage of the item listed in the title over the GC-WB867D-I

Am I missing something? The gigabyte model even has Bluetooth recognition whereas the AC1900 does not

u/notaneggspert · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I don't think you can go wrong with the gigabyte one. I have the Rev 3.0 I think and it's served me well although I mostly use Ethernet/Bluetooth not wifi.

Included antenna is magnetic/free standing so you can position it easier/better.

u/Kronos_Selai · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Both the Asus Prime and the MSI Gaming Carbon are great boards, but unfortunately neither of them have integrated WiFi/Bluetooth as you requested. That would cost an additional $30 or so with an add-in card such as this- https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

Anyhow, no, the 2700x doesn't require an X470 motherboard, as X470's biggest selling point is SLI compatibility (and usually better VRMs, etc). Go with what makes the most sense to you. You can find VRM specifications listed out with a quick google on each board, and determine if spending more money in total is worthwhile or not. All of these options will give you great performance.

u/freakingwilly · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Correct. Specifically for this Wi-Fi card.

u/LLamaWithAComma · 2 pointsr/buildapc

hmm it went up in price since i last bought it, here ya go, Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Wx2IBb72B65MV

u/largepanda · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Generally speaking, both for Linux compatibility and just in general usage: Intel and Atheros are good, Broadcom is not.

Two good options:

  • Intel 7260 $50 (Amazon US, WikiDevi): Intel chip, fully supported in kernel 3.10+
  • Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV4.2 $44 (Amazon US, WikiDevi): Uses an Intel 8260, fully supported in kernel 3.10+
u/Mimtos · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I made one myself. Bought a PCIE wifi adapter off ebay and bought a Intel 9260 wifi chip off Amazon. Saved me 10-15$ plus I knew I had the latest best wifi chip in the market(at the time, now Intel has new wifi chips for wifi 6 called the ax series). The adapters itself don't mean much as long as they work and dissipate heat properly, it's the chip that you wanna look at. This is the most recommended one, but it uses an older Intel 8260 chip. It still is a very reliable chip, my friend has one and has high speeds with no ping spikes. Its main feature is its movable antenna because 90% of the markets wifi cards have antennas that stick out behind the PC. This is very bad as you get a very weak signal, especially on 5ghz(weak penetration signal). The reason I have 3-4 bars instead of 5 is cause I have antennas that stick out the back. Very good adapter though.

u/HagPuppy89 · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme

Pc part picker, automatically searches for the lowest price at popular retailers, for instance the Ryzen 7 3700x is available at amazon but it’s a bit more at $387.

Another motherboard could have WiFi integrated in it, or an add-in card can supply WiFi capabilities

ASRock X570 PHANTOM GAMING 4 WIFI

Or an add- in card like:


Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card

u/ksb012 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

It’s a network card adapter. Turns a mini itx
WiFi card in to a pci card

Similar to this

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4YLYAbR1FYF41

u/Thatisdifficult · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Exactly. I recommend getting either of these two cards.

If you want something cheap and plug and play, get this card for $20.

If you want something with better speeds and also want Bluetooth at the same time, get this one for $39.

u/IllNyeTheScienceGuy · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Total noob here. I'm looking to purchase this motherboard for my first build. When I look in the specs, it says there are 4 USB 3.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports. However, for the internal I/O connectors it only lists 1 USB 3.0 header and 2 USB 2.0 headers. Can anyone explain why there's 1 I/O connector for 4 USB 3.0s and 2 for 2 USB 2.0?

Also, I'm looking to have wireless internet capabilities and bluetooth to hook up bluetooth controllers. Would a card like thisdo both of these for me?

u/GuiltyRhapsody · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you're not running a mini itx system, then I would definitely get a PCIE adapter. I've had no luck with USB adapters. I bought the highest rated one on amazon, but get random moments where the controller isnt responsive and it just takes the last input.

Probably something like this would work, but it's a bit pricey as it's wifi+bt:

https://smile.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474506324&sr=8-2&keywords=pcie+bluetooth+adapter

On the other hand, DO NOT BUY THESE PRODUCTS:

https://smile.amazon.com/Adapter-Bluetooth-150Mbps-Compatible-Classic/dp/B01F3WJOPG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474506240&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+bluetooth+adapter+aukey

https://smile.amazon.com/Plugable-Bluetooth-Adapter-Raspberry-Compatible/dp/B009ZIILLI/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474506214&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+bluetooth+adapter

u/acdop100 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6

This is what I have and has bluetooth 4 built in as well. It's convenient to have both on the same small card.

u/bigceej · 2 pointsr/nvidia

I was going to say something similar about that card. My sister has it in her rig and its so trash, it constantly has errors and I have to wipe and reset drivers almost every month. It hardly works unless i am using 5ghz and a static IP. I have this and its a amazing how well it works. I get literally the exact same speed and reliability as my PC that is hard wired. Obviously you need a decent router as well, but my Nighthawk seems to be doing fine for the most part. If you are going to game wireless, I would highly recommend this card and getting a higher end AC router.

u/zebrastripe665 · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

This one seems good and also gives you Bluetooth. I personally used a $50 Intel wifi/Bluetooth card and I love it.

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.0/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UxehAbTW2X7JS

u/Hyppy · 2 pointsr/buildapc

A great 802.11N Wi-fi card is the TP-Link TL-WN881ND for $20.

Edit: For Wireless-AC, the Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth combo card is pretty popular.

u/jca3746 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This bad boy is in my friends build that I made her and she loves it! Plus it has an optional Bluetooth module included!

u/fostermatt · 2 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

I only use mine with a Windows PC and I've had no problems. Before I got it my PC had no Bluetooth or Wifi so I picked up this. I built the computer myself last summer. Got the keyboard maybe 9 months ago and it's been rock solid. I did replace the case with one of these, though I've heard that should hurt not help the Bluetooth. Still been rock solid though.

u/ElectronicsWizardry · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Do you need pci or pcie?

these work well for pcie https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

This is a intel card ^, will work fine in windows 10

u/realneega · 2 pointsr/buildapc
  1. usually you want positive pressure in your case meaning either more intake fans or intake fans spinning faster than out take fans so just keep that in mind

    2)nope get whichever is cheaper

    3)yeah dont get that its super expensive...this is the most i would spend it has bluetooth and wifi if youre into that kind of thing lol

    also you dont need thermal paste your cooler will come with some
u/ZeroPaladn · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you absolutely need WiFi on your new PC, you've got two options:

  • Get a mITX motherboard and use the onboard Wifi that 99% of those boards come with. (my personal choice, mITX makes such cute PCs)

  • Get any other motherboard and add one of these to it, since a ATX or mATX motherboard with built-in WiFi is almost prohibitively expensive.
u/bk20111 · 2 pointsr/buildapc


Which of these PCIe wifi/bluetooth cards is better? I just need basic bluetooth/wifi functionality, so does it even matter which one I pick?

This gigabyte card is $34 and released in 2015, and 4 stars
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019JH89YI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3C4HWUE2979WZ&coliid=I7EYW68E4J3LR

This gigabyte card is $38 and released in 2014, and 4.5 stars.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3C4HWUE2979WZ&coliid=I216B86KN6BR17

Also, with this product I'll be able to sync my ps4 controller to my pc correct? Or will I have to purchase a bluetooth dongle?

u/Smalmthegreat · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Great motherboard, but it doesn't have wifi. If you need it you will need to buy a USB or PCIE wireless card. I would recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/?tag=pcpapi-20

u/monkeyfunky_ · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I have two friends using this one No problems at all. Speeds are about 5-15% slower than wired at like 10-15 ft from router. Range is good but not like amazing. If you’re across the house you’ll lag.

u/letscountrox · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

It's a slot on your motherboard, the PCIe wireless card will usually go into a 1X slot which is the small ones with 2 slits. This is the one that have and it also has bluetooth. But to use the bluetooth, you need to connect the card to an INTERNAL USB header on the motherboard as well. If you don't have a need for bluetooth, then just get any other PCIe wireless network card.

u/Flintlocke89 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Apart from getting one of the intel M2/mSATA wireless chips that include bluetooth and a PCI adapter for it, I don't think so. USB Bluetooth devices are generally pretty crappy, as far as I know Bluetooth is always a fairly laggy protocol.

Example of something that might work: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6

/edit: Just noticed that that card needs a USB connection from your mobo to power it. Still think that the extra antennae + the better quality controller may be able to reduce latency though.

u/GobLobber13 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I would go with options #2 unless you really want to spend the extra $7 for Bluetooth 4.2 over Bluetooth 4.0. For everyday bluetooth use, you won't notice a difference (i.e. bluetooth speakers or mouse). Transferring files from your computer to your phone via bluetooth will be faster with 4.2 over 4.0 naturally, but are you going to transfer large files to your bluetooth enabled devices? If it is small files like MP3's then the difference is negligible.

https://amzn.com/B00HF8K0O6

u/cchant00 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HF8K0O6/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Has ac and Bluetooth compatibility to go with 2.4 and 5 ghz

u/_money_bags_ · 1 pointr/buildapc

So I bought this wifi card https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

to go with my h110m mobo, but my computer isn't recognizing it. Also, it said to usb connect it to f_usb, but my mobo only has j_usb?

u/IllusionsAREfun · 1 pointr/pcgaming

I ended up taking a chance and going with a Gigabyte card. I'll refer back to your above comment if the problem comes back. Thanks again!

u/Ropya · 1 pointr/buildapc

Not to hijack this, but my question goes hand in hand.
Anyone have any thoughts, or info, on this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HF8K0O6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493578803&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Pcie+WiFi+Bluetooth&dpPl=1&dpID=51i-fJoCG%2BL&ref=plSrch

I like the thought it has Bluetooth and is solid with W10 supposedly.

Could be a good recommendation for the OP,but didn't want to steer em wrong.

u/swimshoe · 1 pointr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this for years with no issues. I don't use it while at school, but at home where my wireless is almost as great as my wired at school it works excellently.

u/Scloob · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

Is there any reason to buy this over this one price isn’t an issue.

u/Shindog21 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Not under 20. Its 40. You can find them used for 20 though.
By far one of the best you will find out there for the money.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/mannysmooth · 1 pointr/buildapc

I get good fps on csgo and dota 2. No lag whatsoever. Overwatch I have yet to buy but I play PUBG and it also gets me good connection and my fps stays between 115-120. Here's the link gigabyte adapter

u/rekcomeht · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

here is the one i got.

u/Xalechim · 1 pointr/buildapc

> need to get a wireless card that can handle it

Is this because you're not in the same room as your router? I picked up this on Amazon and my connection went from 10Mbps to 80Mbps. Previously I had the Gigabyte wifi/bluetooth card which is a steal for the price.

u/bookishwords · 1 pointr/buildapc

Any time man :)


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HF8K0O6/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I have and it works great, it even has a magnetic antenna you can stick on top of your case to help it pick up the wifi signal better!

I haven't had any problems with this wifi card, no wifi cutouts or any type of lag and I'm glad I bought it.

u/Jabronius_Maximus · 1 pointr/buildapc

There's a gigabyte PCI wireless card, which has all those features plus WiFi AC for slightly cheaper. I'll link it if I can find it (I'm on mobile right now).

Edit: here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HF8K0O6?pc_redir=1408507632&robot_redir=1

u/Foxtrot56 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

This is my card

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think it should work fine but I will look into getting a new antenna.

u/Itchy_Asshole · 1 pointr/buildapc

I got this and was amazed at the range on both the wifi and bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit: three people just recommended in the time it took me to look up the card and paste it here. This is the one.

u/Used_Taco · 1 pointr/buildapc

I've had this gigabyte wifi card for about 2 years now and it works great. also has Bluetooth.

u/liftbikerun · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have one of these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can't complain what so ever, it's fast, super reliable, and native win10 driver support. Adds bluetooth as well, it's been very reliable.

u/nineq · 1 pointr/buildapc

>one PCI-E slot

You have 3. They're just in different sizes. Assuming you have a dual-slot GPU, you have a PCIe x1 card slot available at the bottom.

You can put a PCIe x1 Wifi card into the slot, or use a USB card. A USB card won't be able to drive the bandwidth that a PCIe x1 one would, but it'd be good enough for up to 100Mbps.

u/BrainPicker3 · 1 pointr/GameDeals

Anyone knows if it's compatible with this?

u/bentheiphone · 1 pointr/MSILaptops

this subreddit is for MSI laptops, but i can still try to help. you never mentioned if you are connecting wirelessly or via ethernet but because of the Ethernet driver talk im guessing thats what your using. have you tried a PCIe wireless card? i just put this in my new build

u/BlamelessVestalsLot · 1 pointr/buildapc

The Gigabyte WiFi Adapter is great.
2.4GHz + 5GHz + Bluetooth for around $30.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/

u/follyburr · 1 pointr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427450982&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+wireless+and+bluetooth+card

I bought this expansion card 1 month ago. works fine except the bluetooth is failing. I reinstalled drivers and simply won't connect to anything anymore.

u/methologic · 1 pointr/buildapc

Soz didn't even check that.

Amazon says there is 1 left in stock for $35.96. Linkity

u/ShadowPouncer · 1 pointr/buildmeapc

Your best bet is probably to use an Intel wifi card, which tends to have excellent Linux support.

Of course, finding those in full sized PCI-E is... Difficult, in that I couldn't in a whole 10 minutes of hunting, but there are some options still.

Namely, mini-PCI-E to PCI-E cards with antenna adapters are totally a thing, and https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6 looks like one exactly that, but bundled and sold together.

u/livewiretech · 1 pointr/linux4noobs

I always seem to get issues with unreliable USB cards so I prefer PCI-E too. I've used a half a dozen of these with absolutely no issues and they run an Intel 8260-series card which is rock solid in my experience in both Windows and Linux. Price ranges from $29 to $65 depending on the month.
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=CGC2IKFALLD8&keywords=gigabyte+pcie+wifi+card&qid=1554574472&s=gateway&sprefix=gigabyte+pcie&sr=8-3

u/stonecats · 1 pointr/chartercable

coax latency is already triple that of fiber,
so just get a good wifi antenna for your pc;
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B00HF8K0O6 pcie
there are plenty to choose from, but i would
advise getting anything where the antenna is
on a wire so it can be far away from the card.
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B00MX57AO4 usb

the deal where you can't wire between his modem
and your pc is kind of lame, considering the cabletv
company would have run another coax to your modem,
so either way - more wires getting tacked along the wall.

u/Nodoan · 1 pointr/pcgamingtechsupport

Realtek doesn't make the actual adapters just the chips that run them. Broadcom is another,theres Atheros which Qualcomm owns. Anyway they aren't bad chips. For instance this Asus Is using a broadcom chipset.

Anyway pretty much any PCIE adapter with antennae will probably do. Generally speaking ignore the "gaming" ones as it's the same thing just with some QOS and more software and extra money.

Most adapters that aren't "basic" are probably going to be more than what you need by a large amount. They're are, however, some "nice to haves" things like multiple antennae for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz for "Beam forming" which works both ways to improve the signal. Or an ASIC for processing the data.

Anyway I spent some time looking and found the Rosewill n900 With an Atheros AR9380 It's bigger brothers have similar Atheros chipsets if you want to bump up to wireless AC, assuming your router supports it. Anyway Atheros are good chips, found pretty much everywhere but sometimes the implementation isn't so good. (Mostly labtops and not add-on cards) On the hardware side anyway. Make sure you have good drivers and any updates that come along should be checked.

Intel's little niche for wifi is little standalone chips that go into laptops for the most part. They do have adapters that you can use to place them into desktop computers but then your looking at the chipset plus adapter and you kind of have to know what your going for. I did find quite a few PCIE cards but most had older chipsets. And one good premade Has one less antennae but also has bluetooth and supports AC. Needs an empty USB slot on the motherboard to use bluetooth.

u/imtn · 1 pointr/buildapc

I ordered this a couple months back, so I forgot who shipped it to me, unfortunately.

However, although pcpartpicker only lists superbiiz, it is available on other sites like amazon, but for $20 more. Feel free to look around on your preferred sites and stores. Ultimately, it's your call.

u/Polkadot-Zebra · 1 pointr/buildapc

I recently purchased this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZLyYzbY2G1JYY

I get about 75/50 but the router is pretty close on the same floor

u/Lonevvolf_ · 1 pointr/techsupport

I have an ASUS Z170 pro gaming motherboard paired with this Gigabyte NIC (https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6). Has amazing reviews but I might have a buggy one eh?

u/HackinDoge · 1 pointr/PcMasterRaceBuilds

TP-Link Archer T6E / T8E / T9E are all good adapters that are Hackintosh compatible, if you ever choose to go down that path.

If you don't foresee yourself doing Hackintosh, this one's got built-in Bluetooth.

u/iamoverrated · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Powerline works just like ethernet, but over the power wiring in a building. It won't work in this situation because you're not going to have a physical connection to a switch in a data closet. You're going to need to stick to wireless. I'd recommend getting something like an Intel 7260 / 8260 or an Atheros AR9462 series based card. Usually they're Mini PCI-e cards in a PCI 1x or 4x adapter card.


Here are some examples from Amazon:


Intel Branded PCI-E Card


Gigabyte Card using Intel's 8260 chipset


Gigabyte Card using Intel's 3160 chipset


All are dual band and I believe all support Bluetooth as well. Get something like this instead of a USB adapter. These last longer and will provide much better performance. Alternatively, you can take an old router and if it supports DD-WRT, use that in wireless bridge mode. Hook up an Ethernet cable from you PC to the router and you'll have a very powerful wireless adapter.

u/Dragynfyre · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Do you know you'll need the Blu Ray drive? Because most people don't include an optical drive in their build anymore as they are usually not used anymore.

Also get the G2 or G3 650W. The NEX is an older and crappier model. Also get a SSD. A build that expensive without a SSD doesn't make sense.

Also you can get Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo cards which are cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/SomeRandomProducer · 1 pointr/gadgets

This isn’t a dongle but I use this expansion card and it’s been able to connect my DS4, XB1 Controller and my switch controller with no issues. I haven’t tried to pair my headphones to it yet though.

u/kokolordas15 · 1 pointr/CabaloftheBuildsmiths
http://www.microcenter.com/product/442355/Xeon_E3_1231V3_35GHz_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor (slightly downclocked i7) if any game you are using can take advantage of it(doubt it will help)

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6 BT+wifi need a usb header for bt to work

feel free to ask any questions

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $159.99 @ Micro Center
Motherboard | Asus B85M-G R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $36.98 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $32.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $32.99 @ Newegg
Storage | A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $64.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $47.99 @ B&H
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card | $274.99 @ NCIX US
Case | Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $29.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $24.99 @ NCIX US
Case Fan | Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan | $4.99 @ NCIX US
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $810.89
| Mail-in rebates | -$100.00
| Total | $710.89
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-26 04:29 EST-0500 |
u/Arago123 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6
It has bluetooth built in and supports ac wifi with an included external antenna, if you can't or don't want to run an ethernet cable this is probably the best bang for the buck.

u/Trickster5596 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

If you are willing to spend a bit more this is by far your best value option and you also get Bluetooth connectivity.

u/Namsonite · 1 pointr/buildapc

Can i recommend this guy as a replacement for your wifi card? Doubles up for Bluetooth as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/deviantWP · 1 pointr/buildapc

Gigabyte WB867D-I = $30

Samsung SSD 850 120GB = $70

If you can spend $20 more, you can buy a 250GB SSD instead.

u/TwatsThat · 1 pointr/buildapc

It's mainly Bluetooth that I want since I will be hooking it up via Ethernet for the most part but there probably will be some time where I'm going to have to rely on WiFi.

I was just really confused when I started looking and saw larger cards with external antennas like this but also must smaller ones with no external antenna like this

u/billpika · 1 pointr/buildapc
The R9 390 is much, much cheaper and offers same or better performance. I made a few changes. Here's each change, and why.

i5-4690k: can still be overclocked, but since you mentioned nothing about streaming, the i7 is pretty much unnecessary. The price difference between the i5 and i7 is not big enough to warrant so much money unless the i7's hyperthreading really benefits you. In most games (recently, poorly optimized games like fallout 4 have been wanting an i7), the i7 will offer little, if any benefit.

Cooler: Less noise. Lower temps.

RAM: Cheaper. Same performance, still a reliable brand and 16gb.

SSD: Newer. Better in all ways.

Video card: Literally the best card on the market right now. If you're staying at 1080p, I recommend the AMD R9 390, but this GTX980ti is top of the line and there's pretty much nothing better that isn't called a Titan. Offers huge 1440p performance.

PSU: Not overpriced as hell, but still provides efficiency and good power delivery and stability. Also, you could proooobably add a second 980ti if you want to play at 4k and have to buy a new PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $227.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler | CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler | $34.50 @ Newegg
Thermal Compound | Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste | $4.55 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $139.89 @ OutletPC
Memory | G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $62.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $84.88 @ OutletPC
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.98 @ OutletPC
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card | $596.99 @ NCIX US
Case | Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case | $109.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $101.99 @ NCIX US
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $17.78 @ OutletPC
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | $89.99 @ NCIX US
Case Fan | Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan | $14.89 @ OutletPC
Case Fan | Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan | $14.89 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1551.30
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-09 16:44 EST-0500 |


Wifi card that supports bluetooth: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6
u/Kevin_Wolf · 1 pointr/buildapc

Unless you buy a pcie Bluetooth card (something like that), a dongle is a great option. They're usually tiny and almost unnoticeable, and a very common solution.

u/BeerGogglesFTW · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

To add to what /u/sneacon was saying...

If you're looking to get a wifi card and usb bluetooth dongle, I would make sure you have a 6ft USB extension cord handy too.

I have the PCE-68 model, and keep the antenna magnetized to the top of my tower. My USB bluetooth dongle worked terribly plugged into the back on the tower. It was simply too close to the wifi antenna to work well (Pretty sure that was it anyway.) So I used the usb extension cable to keep the dongle on top of my desk.

HOWEVER... if you need both, and only need it for internet (opposed to fast/bulky network file transfers). I feel like the Gigabyte GC-WB867D will get the job done with a negligible difference. You can sometimes find it for around $30. That's what I paid and use it in my secondary computer.

u/Anergos · 1 pointr/buildapc

People will tell you to post in /r/buildapcforme since they've put in the rules:

>DON'T post

> Requests to be given a build.

I will however give you a couple of pointers on your requirements.

2.USB, sure. SD card reader, no. You will get a quality USB 3.0 card reader for a couple of bucks. Don't restrict your options. Plus most cases that feature them use really bottom of the barrel stuff to cut costs. Not worth it.

6.The build-in wireless adapter is no different that buying a pcie x1 wireless adapter. For instance, this adapter, if you zoom in on the card, you'll see that it's essentially an adapter that holds an m.2 wifi adapter. That m.2 is that most boards with "included wifi" use. Again, don't restrict your options.

8.Memory and storage are two different things. Of which you probably need large capacities on both. Storage comes in the form of SDDs (small capacity/fast) and mechanical HDDs (large capacity/slow). That's what you use to store videos. Totally different than memory.



u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

https://www.amazon.com/Highfine-Wireless-Extension-Bulkhead-Repeater/dp/B01GMBUS8O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522359327&sr=8-3&keywords=5ghz+antenna

Will those antenna work with that wifi card? I am not a big fan of the movable wired antenna, and I'd likely test the connection of both, see whichever is better. Just want to know if the antenna will work with the card.

Thanks.

u/myrrlyn · 1 pointr/hackintosh

I have this as my WiFi/Bluetooth PCI card. It comes with an external antenna that helpfully has a magnet to attach to your case. If you do not attach said antenna, the card will have spotty performance; if you do attach said antenna the card functions gloriously. Only downside is you need a free USB-2.0 header on your motherboard to get the Bluetooth functionality. If you have a spare USB-2.0 header, I recommend this one. I've not had any problems with it, and Windows, Mac, and Linux have all worked with it.

u/Liroku · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I am using a PCI-e card now and it was worth every dime. It's supports 802.11ac and it has bluetooth. The signal is always perfect, whereas USB adapter always dropped signal. I've never had great experiences with USB adapters.

I am using the Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I

u/BmanUltima · 1 pointr/techsupport

They're not integrated, they're usually in an mPCIe slot or mSATA slot. I would return the one you bought, and just get a complete unit like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1501864561&sr=1-6&keywords=pcie+pcie+adapter+wifi

Then you won't have to buy antennae for it as well.

u/rallymax · 1 pointr/buildapc

This card will not allow you to take advantage of your gigabit connection. It's an 802.11n 300Mb/s card and it's not going to get 300Mb/s (that's maximum theoretical speed).

From this page, what does your router look like? Is it the Quantum one or the high-speed wifi gateway?

You need an 802.11ac card to get gigabit speeds. GC-WB867D-I or Fenvi.

u/CrazyGoodDude · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Yup, I have the one below and almost always still get 100mbs down. Plus, you get Bluetooth as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/darksnes · 1 pointr/networking

Ok great, thank you. The PCE-AC88 and AC68 are a little out of my budget, but the downgraded model, PCE-AC56, is within my budget. How does that one look?

Also, the Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-i is around the same price of the AC56, and it includes bluetooth and is apparently Intel based wifi. But it looks like people prefer the asus wifi adapters. Do you know why that is?

u/shredagain · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

If you have an X1 PCIe slot open, get this instead. I've bought 3 of these, and they're great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CA0LDbPNPCYZG

u/BrewingHeavyWeather · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yes, though Gigabyte's is a bit cheaper, and they've been good about card-specific support issues, over the years.

u/HayzallNut · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

this is the one I personally use: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UXYS53QTXNAB&keywords=pcie+wifi+card&qid=1571768127&sprefix=pcie+wif%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-4

Don't get tricked by anything around $100, unless your router is $500+ I doubt your wifi speeds are getting to much over 100mbs. Try speed test on your phone sitting at your desk.

u/DecoyGrenadeOut · 1 pointr/buildapc

Hey. That's quite a... detailed list you've got there. I'll clear up what I can. I'll go through your issues one by one.

First off:Motherboard. Addresses in problem #7 #5.
-Bluetooth. Most motherboard don't have a built in Bluetooth module. If you want Bluetooth anyway I recommend you to check out this:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6
This also comes with wifi. Bonus points for convenience.

-Motherboard:Your 6700k is an unlocked processor, which mean it is designed for a Z170 chipset motherboard, which enables CPU overclocking, you can learn more about it in Google. Considering your concern about audio quality I recommend either an:

+ASROCK Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4

Or a

+Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 3

Both of which comes with the newest onboard audio codec [ALC1150] but I generally prefer the Z170X Gaming 3 because it has better build quality and comes with an Op Amp. Solid choice overall.

Secondly:Performance related issues. As addresses in problem #2 and #3

-Ram:32GB of RAM is all you need, most of the people who run out of 64gb RAM are the ones who work on hi profile project like BF1 and AAA titles. Don't sweat it.

-Storage:1TB SSD is pretty pricey but is worth it if you can pay the bucks. If you can't, then opt for a 120gb or 240gb SSD and then get 3x500GB HDD and run it in Raid 0 configuration. This feature is supported by the aforementioned motherboards, this makes the HDD faster while still having fast boot time and low cost.

Third: Comfortability. This one is small so I'll keep it short.

-Keyboard:It depends on your need. If you want a quiet and tactile, go for Brown switch. If you don't use the keypad much but can use some extra money and space they get a TKL keyboard, it all depends on your preference. My recommendation:
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Tenkeyless-Mechanical/dp/B007VDKLLM?th=1&psc=1

-Monitors:Are you multitasking? Do you want to watch porn while playing GTA5? Then get 2 1080p.
If you prefer quality instead, I recommend an ultra wide 1440p monitor. The 1070 isn't powerful enough to hit a steady 144fps at max settings.1080 also has a hard time hitting it so just stay with the 1070 and SLI later for extra performance. My recommendation:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VBNQJSM/ref=as_li_tl?tag=amazon0251-20&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00VBNQJSM&linkCode=as2&linkId=DXJX3BVD7T5PL252
There is enough real estate for multiple windows when you're not gaming. So if you can spare a few buck then this may be cool for you.

-Case: Just go with what the community considers best: the NZXT S340. Simple and efficient.

-Installation: You do indeed need to buy a Phillips screwdriver if you want to assemble the PC. The rest is just adult Lego.

Hope I cleared that up. If you don't understand anything feel free to ask me.

u/nebyl1163 · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

Yeah I'm using wireless, and sometimes it'll cut and show no networks detected for a little while, which makes me think its definitely the card. I'm using this right now fwiw.


I'm considering replacing the card with the AC1300 or AC1900 when it completely dies, or just trying out powerwire ethernet but I'm not sure what's best.

u/majoroutage · 1 pointr/buildapc

It's on Amazon too AFAIK. Not sure why it's not listed there.

EDIT. "Currently Unavailable" on Amazon. Out of stock on Newegg too.

u/Frogdog37 · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

I like a lot of the changes and you did a great job of keeping the builds integrity, while still decreasing the price, thanks a ton!

If I were wanting to have Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities with this build, what would i need to do?

Edit: found this and I think it is pretty good: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421396763&sr=8-1&keywords=GIGABYTE+Model+GC-WB867D-I+Bluetooth+4.0%2FWiFi+Expansion+Card

u/triazatriborinane · 1 pointr/buildapc

With a card like this

u/TheSwedishIntern · 1 pointr/buildapc

I'm trying to decide on a WiFi adapter. I've seen the Gigabyte one mentioned plenty on the sub, but it seems the price has gone up a bit. I'm also looking at the TP-Link WDN 4800. Is there any reason to spend the extra $15-20 on the Gigabyte, or is the TP-Link comparable enough to save a bit?

u/loveyouandi · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6
a little more than 40 but im sure you can find it on another site. Probably the best one ive ever used after burning through so many dongles

u/lukefel · 1 pointr/buildapc

Hey, I just built my pc, but am having trouble with the wlan adapter -it's this one: Gigabyte GC WB867D I tihnk it uses the PCIe Express x1 slot, but my graphic card is blocking it (my mainboard is the MSI B350 Tomahawk). I don't understand the table in the motherboard manual and none of the other slots are the same size. Does anyone know if/how I can still install the wlan adapter?

u/Llama_The_Gamer_OG · 1 pointr/buildapc

msi x370 gaming pro carbon + $30ish wifi card or asrock x370 taichi? If the latter is in stock I'll get it in a heartbeat but really other than wifi is there any significant reason to get it? I heard the newest bios ramped up stability for ram for the carbon. Is the onboard wifi better than the card I have?

msi

asrock

wifi card

It's about the same cost except one is out of stock, holding me back from buying anything.

u/TopCheeze · 1 pointr/buildapc

Does anyone have experience with a wifi card that uses a USB slot like this one? I don't think using up a USB slot for this is a good idea. The case I ordered has only 2 slots, I believe.

u/ameoba · 1 pointr/buildapc

There's probably a pair of ethernet jacks in the room. USE THEM IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. Wifi sucks nuts when you've got 100 people in the same building trying to use it. If you have to use wifi, I hope for your sake it's at least a 5GHz network.

Wifi is radio waves. A computer case is a big metal box. Metal boxes block radio waves. You want the antenna for your wifi radio to not be stuck behind the big metal box. This means having some sort of cable to move the antenna or the adapter out from behind the box. The three easiest ways to do this are:

  1. Get a PCIE wifi card that lets you move the antenna.
  2. get a USB wifi adapter that lets you do the same thing with your antenna
  3. Just get a normal USB wifi dongle and put it on a USB extension cord.

    Note: I'm not suggesting either of those adapters specifically, just using them for illustration purposes.
u/ZeDestructor · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

I was about to say exactly what you said...

Also this wifi adapter is a much nicer one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ It's basically Intel's newest Wireless AC 7260 chip on a miniPCIe to PCIe adapter board. It supports 2-stream ac (866Mbps link rate max), bluetooth 4 (you never know when you might want it) and is cheaper to boot!

u/underscorecounter · 1 pointr/buildapc
u/SpidermanAPV · 1 pointr/buildmeapc

I would definitely still get the HDD. I’m am advocate for as much space as possible, but I am a bit of a data hoarder. As for wifi adapters the best value, in my opinion, are the PCI-e adapters with AC in the ~$40 range. I forget the exact model number of mine, but I have a $35 gigabyte PCI-e with AC wifi and bluetooth and it’s been great.

Edit: I have this wifi card. It is worth noting it has some issues in rare cases with 5GHz networks, but I've contacted support about it and hope we can get a driver fix out for it.

Edit: As for the GPU compatibility issue, whether that impacts things depends on the layout of the case and I’m not familiar with that one in particular so can’t say.

u/iLoup · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

You can buy a USB adapter. I'm using this one for my PS4 controller.

Or you can use something like this which includes Wi-fi as well.

u/cocomunges · 1 pointr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sbbDCbC4AJCRE

This is what I was planning on using, just was looking for a USB because I thought it’d be easier to install

u/I_am_recaptcha · 1 pointr/pcgaming

This is the one that I have in my rig. Its nothing special at all, but it does the job and I don't notice any lag (then again, I'm not an enthusiast who would know the lag when I saw it in the first place).

u/ssms · 1 pointr/openSUSE

Hey, I've found Intel chipsets work pretty well out of the box. If you're cool with using a PCI-e slot, this Gigabyte WB867-I Rev 4.2 card meets your requirements. FWIW, this is the card I'm currently using and haven't had any issues whatsoever. Good luck.

u/Jordaneer · 1 pointr/hardwareswap

as far as I know, I never actually tried it, it uses a PCIe 1x slot for wifi, but a usb 2.0 header for bluetooth to be a generic bluetooth adapter

amazon link

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

u/tacotacoman1 · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can always go for a bluetooth/wifi pcie card like so: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Bluetooth-Expansion-Components-GC-WB867D-I/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/ricehamburgerhelper · 1 pointr/techsupport

How about this? The WikiDev page says it's just an Intel 8265 stuffed in an adapter, which means iwlwifi can drive it without issue.

There are much less expensive options, too. My cheapo $20 Realtek card works flawlessly.

u/fishymamba · 1 pointr/buildapc

Go for a pcie card. They always have multiple antennas which can give better speeds and I've always gotten better reception with them because of the external antennas which you can mount at a higher point. Gigabyte had one with work built in Bluetooth which comes in handy.

A USB one can be handy if you need to take it on the go, but for a desktop just get a pcie one.

This is the one I've been using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FaP6BbJJFNXM5

u/g0ndsman · 1 pointr/linuxquestions

(assuming you're talking about a desktop) I have this thing and it's absolutely perfect on linux:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1542902422&sr=8-8&keywords=wifi+pcie


It's pci-e, so it does require you to open your pc and plug it inside, but the connection is very stable also thanks to the external antenna. It uses an intel chipset (the card is basically a glorified adapter for a laptop wifi card) which is well supported on linux.

u/InadequateUsername · 1 pointr/justneckbeardthings

My router is on the far side of my house, so my preferred 5G connection sucks. My wireless card is the popular Gigabyte one.

With power line my ping is 25ms and I get 70 down.

u/T-Shirt_Ninja · 1 pointr/buildapc

Very few motherboards come with built-in wifi/bluetooth. You can either get a USB adapter, or a PCIe one, like this.

u/Lquinn528 · 1 pointr/buildapc

The mono is fine if it fits your needs. One thing I would do is change out the wireless adapter for this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/?tag=pcpapi-20 it is better.

u/danny81299 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Short answer: don't buy it. You need a full size PCIe wireless solution like this Gigabyte card which internally is just an Intel 8260. For some reason, it's more expensive that it usually is, but you have to get a full size PCIe card at any rate.

Long answer: The Intel 9260 is a E and A key M.2, so it might in fact fit on the M.2 slots on your board. In fact, that motherboard may also have the capability to use the wireless card properly from that slot too! Alas, off the top of my head, I don't know if it'll work, and moreover, if it did work, your reception would be piss poor since the card doesn't come with antenna. You can buy a full size PCIe to mini PCIe adapter and add antenna to that, but that only really makes sense if you're looking for something specific in the wireless card.

Many PCIe wireless cards are in fact just that — full size to mini adapters with antenna. That Gigabyte one is internally just an Intel 8260. Those mini PCIe cards are good for upgrading laptops and upgrading old cards on these PCIe adapters but not good if you have a desktop motherboard without a proper place to put it or antenna.

Edit: you mentioned you need this adapter for around $20AUD. Unfortunately, you'll be hard pressed to find a proper PCIe solution at that price. If you don't have 802.11ac at home, you can take a step down to 802.11n which is significantly cheaper.

u/2tb-of-yiff · 1 pointr/buildapc
  1. Hard to say. Some games are really well optimized and others not. Some will run fine at 1080p but will chug at 1440p. Most of the time though the 1440p meta is a Ryzen 5 or Core i3 cpu and a GTX 1070ti. You'd have to look up 1440p benchmarks of your favorite games running on a 2600x / 1070 pc.

  2. $30 to $100. Though you'll probably want something like this.
u/keikun13 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Sure, just get a dongle or a PCI card like this.

u/Gumby420 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I've heard good things about the Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I

u/KrustyKrab223 · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can get a card that supports AC for 30$ though.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/?tag=pcpapi-20

u/Gfresh404 · 1 pointr/buildapc

> Do I need a wireless card? a bluetooth card or a sound card?

Some higher end motherboards come with built in WiFi but most do not. So yes you'll probably need a wireless card. You don't really need bluetooth unless it's something you want on your PC. Some wireless cards have it included. Most on board audio these days is good enough to the point where you won't need a sound card.

Some of the parts you had picked out were overkill and some you were just unnecessarily overpaying for.

u/klapaucjusz · 1 pointr/buildapc

ASUS PCE-AC55BT https://www.amazon.com/PCE-AC55BT-B1-Wireless-AC1200-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B0713RRZMB

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6

As far as i know bluetooth doesn't use this external antennas, so depending on the PC Case bluetooth range may vary.

u/hiruma08 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/

This is what I used for my dad's pc, works great and it has bluetooth as well.

u/radioactive_muffin · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

You caught me at the store, so just to come back and cover it.

This is very viable as a wifi dongle and easily removed when not traveling. It has speeds that are faster than most isp's will provide, however like all non-wired connections (including the one already on this mobo), it does increase latency slightly. Also, This + This is also viable. I've never screwed around with an M.2 adapter though so no data on that, I think it's just plug and play, but youtube is your friend. What I was trying to avoid is putting this below the 1070 card on the mobo, and not have a dongle hanging out of it. If you're primarily wired though, plenty of options on other micro atx mobo's.

And I usually give an upgrade/downgrade option so...Personally if you wanted to upgrade and stay in budget, i'd go for a larger ssd and drop the hdd. Mind you, the monitor is cheaper than listed ($420 on dell.com and 399 on sale), so you would have ~$130 to add worth of ssd drive and still be at or below $2k. And to downgrade without losing much performance i'd go for an i5-6600k processor + micro atx mobo to match, which could save you ~$70-100 depending on setup.

Hope this helps, bud.

u/qzrt · 1 pointr/buildapc

> This is the most recommended one

Kind of curious, if you know. Those M.2 wifi cards use PCIe x2 don't they? Wouldn't you be losing performance by putting it into a PCIe x1 carded slot?

u/_Jellyra_ · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV Bluetooth 4.2/Wireless AC/B/G/N Band Dual Frequency 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz Expansion Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xubJDbWVZP7VH


Possibly this?

u/dogeatdawg · 1 pointr/buildapc

They exist. Here is one and here is another. Disclaimer: I can't personally vouch for the quality of either one, but reviews are positive.

u/TheWoerbler · 1 pointr/buildapc
  1. This was my first card. This is my current card.

  2. I've tried every angle. Even the tin foil method.

  3. I am on 2.4 gHz.
u/hatcod · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

You get a PCI-E WiFi card like this.

u/Komrk888 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Which Adapter is better? Which would you recommend?

ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 PCI-E Adapter (PCE-AC68)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F42V83C/?tag=pcpapi-20

TP-Link Archer T9E AC1900 Dual Band Wireless PCI Express Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX7AQ?psc=1

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo PCI Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/?tag=pcpapi-20

u/jjrmm7 · 1 pointr/buildapc

With a standard wireless router given to me by Verizon, and two access wireless points (normal one and a "5G" version), what is the best wireless card I should install on my PC?

Unfortunately, I am not close enough to use ethernet but I do care about potential lag being wireless could give. I think the most expensive one will do the job best, but I might just be wasting money away if a cheaper one performs exactly the same, and I will just paying extra for features I do not even need.

u/Fishtacoburrito · 1 pointr/Games

I found this with a quick search though I've never used one. I got a dongle and plugged it into a port on my monitor.

u/ornryactor · 1 pointr/buildapc

I'm looking at wifi/Bluetooth cards.

QUESTION 1: Because numerous things inside a computer generate EM interference in the same range as wifi/BT, it appears that it's better to have a card with a separate antenna connected by a wire, like this (as opposed to antennas screwed directly onto the card, like this) This is so the antenna can be placed away from the tower to minimize EMI, thus minimizing connection drops and slow speeds.

Am I correct on this? Is there really that big of a difference in performance between the two approaches? My tower sits on the floor to the left of my (fairly small, wooden) desk, in case that makes a difference.


QUESTION 2: Heat sinks/passive cooling cannot possibly be necessary on a wifi/BT card, right? Do those cards ever reach temps high enough to reduce performance or lifespan?

QUESTION 3: Are there any notable advantages or disadvantages to using an M.2 card for wifi/BT instead of traditional PCIe?

u/lukeroge · 1 pointr/buildapc

It's a bit more obscure because it's more of a Gigabyte OEM product, but the GC-WB867D-I is a really excellent high-end wireless networking card (with bluetooth!) based on the Intel AC 7260 chip (intels highest-end wireless card). The price is also very good for what you get!

u/lilbigtherapper · 1 pointr/buildapc

There are no problems with getting this PCI, right? And I could also get the GTX 1070 G1 Gaming instead of the Windforce as well if I wanted to?

u/Aviyara · 1 pointr/buildapc

If you're concerned about latency for gaming and a wired connection isn't an option, then you might want to consider using a PCI-E wifi card instead of a more expensive USB wifi stick. The only "latency increase" I can think of is (perhaps) some additional processing time required because of the USB interface, rather than the more direct connection provided by a PCI-E slot; this would be an issue no matter how expensive of a USB stick you went and bought, as it's a limitation of USB itself, not of the stick.

I honestly couldn't advise either way, as I've never really noticed any latency issues over the USB wireless-ac card I have on my LAN box.

If you'd like a recommendation for a decent PCI-E wireless card, I would stand behind this one that u/jamvanderloeff recommended earlier in the thread for $30.

u/ERIFNOMI · 1 pointr/buildapc

Sorry, I don't have any recommendations. I fucking hate WiFi outside of phones and laptops. 802.11n or even better 802.11AC (though no benefit if your AP isn't AC). 5GHz will help, especially if you have neighbors. This one seems popular but it's out of stock for the next few days.

u/Cylixxx · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

Haven't seen any deals on ones that I've seen recommended before. However, I see this one get recommended a lot (I also own it) in case you don't find any others. It works great.

I'm assuming by LAN wall adapter you are referring to powerline adapters? Which in that case you should buy one from bestbuy and test it out. I personally was unable to buy one as my house doesn't have a lot of plugs. Most of the ones that support pass-through block the outlet above, and aren't capable of powering a surge protector.

u/AdmiralPufferFish · 1 pointr/techsupport

Don't use driver tools like "Driver Talent" or any such "helpful driver software". They are all full of it, and either don't work or don't install the correct drivers. Did your card come with any driver disk (old school)? I have done some searching for you and can't find any official drivers for it. I would highly recommend to just buy a new wifi card. This is the one I have in my system. I know it's more on the pricey side, but this one I just put into a friends PC I built. I did find this driver, if you want to keep trying.

u/aP1atypus · 1 pointr/buildapc

Spend an extra 10 to 15 euros for a 3TB drive. You will use it quickly. Here's one.

Also, I would get a wifi/bluetooth combo adapter like this. Not sure where to find it in the UK.

u/Mitchman011 · 1 pointr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Adapter-Computer/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462997352&sr=8-1&keywords=pci+bluetooth

Do you know if this would work for my PC. Do they tend to have compatibility issues with hardware or should I be fine?

u/PostalFury · 1 pointr/buildapc

If you want the absolute best reception possible, a PCIe card is the best choice. Not too expensive.

If you want something that'll save you money and still offer solid reception, there's USB adapters.

Alternatively, depending on how old your house is (I'm not sure of how the logistics go; you'd have to search around on that), powerline adapters are the next best thing to a wired connection.

Wired > Powerline > PCIe > USB

USB isn't bad, but PCIe is a good sweet spot if a powerline adapter wouldn't work.

So roughly $10-40 for WiFi. It's well worth it over purchasing a motherboard with it built-in.

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With your budget? Yessir. Hardware before luxuries.

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It's not hard at all. There are plenty of instructional videos and articles on how to do it.

tl;dr Make a bootable flash drive (at least 4GB on the drive; might as well have a bigger one, though), put the Windows ISO on there (make sure your Windows is tied to your Windows account; not as a local account either), install it to the SSD, boot up, sign in with the same Windows email as before, and activate it. Easy as that.

Make sure you wipe your hard drive, too.

u/Costeno123 · 1 pointr/CabaloftheBuildsmiths

Hey thanks for the reply.

First, here's the deal for the EVGA PSU. They're having a large sale today.

Regarding your changes:

  • The WD Blue 250 GB SSD is currently on sale on Amazon for $70, $10 cheaper than the MX300. Would you recommend it?

  • For the case he would prefer a window and thus, something with a PSU shroud to help with cable management and looks. What would you say are the differences between these two cases?

  • The wireless adapter does have bluetooth. It doesn't say it on PCPartPicker, but the Amazon link does say Bluetooth 4.0. (It's also the same one that I have and it does have Bluetooth haha)

  • Why is the 1400 worth the $45 difference compared to the 1300X?

  • I feel that PCIe Wi-Fi adapters are better than USB ones. Is that true?

    I agree that for now a CPU cooler isn't necessary as the included one will be fine. He likely will not be overclocking regardless. Regarding RAM overclocking, however, is that not a tad harder than standard overclocking?

    In general, is this ~$50 price increase notably different from my previous partlist? My friend would rather stay lower than push the limits of the budget.

    Also, I've been looking at this list throughout the day and making tiny changes, and on my saved partlist I swapped out the Corsair RAM for this higher speed (and cheaper) G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3000 RAM. Is the extra ~$50 for 16 GB worth it?

    Thanks!
u/klepperx · 1 pointr/buildapc

looks like others use then on other motherboards. https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6 let me know if you want me to google anything else for you. I am good at it.

u/KajiKaji · 1 pointr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ I use this one because it doubled as a Bluetooth adapter. I've had no issues with it.

u/elijahcoleschneider1 · 1 pointr/buildapc
u/I_Am_Not_A_Banana · 1 pointr/hardwareswap

I can't remember the exact model, but I think I may have gotten it on sale now that I looked at the prices of their cards.

This car looks good. It's a little pricier but still in your budget. It also has Bluetooth too which is nice to have.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/?tag=pcpapi-20

u/SuPeRMiNoR2 · 1 pointr/hardwareswap

I don't have anything to sell, I just want to point out that you can get this wifi AC and Bluetooth card for $37 from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6

u/george_s_4 · 1 pointr/computers

Dude get this. My sister has the exact same computer and we got that for it. It's super easy to install (take off the side, plug in to PCI port, plug Bluetooth cable in to available plug on the moherboard if you want Bluetooth, put the side back on and then screw the wifi receiver on to the back. Boot up computer and use the disc to install drivers). This thing works perfectly for both wifi and bluetooth and I'm very happy with it.

u/AzeriGuy · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I have [this](http://www.Gigabyte.com/ GC-WB867D-I Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo PCI Adapter for Desktop Computer - 802.11ac - Bluetooth 4.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rKMYxb69C0ACW) card and I get 110 Mpbs on it, it's pretty great

u/ArtemisOSX · 1 pointr/buildapc

This is what I’m running on my rig. I get that WiFi is widely frowned upon for gaming, but I feel like that’s a little overstated. For your everyday gamer, unless you have infrastructure problems, WiFi is just fine.
On mine, I use a pair of stick antennae instead of the included sharkfin for aesthetic reasons.

u/DGTownsman · 1 pointr/buildapc

I use this Gigabyte PCI card. It's a litter pricier than others, and needs a USB 2.0 header on the mobo, but also has Bluetooth for my DS4 controller.

u/skepticaljesus · 1 pointr/buildapc

I used this Gigabyte pcie card and was generally happy with it. It performed as well as any wifi card I've ever used, but unfortunately does not work as well as a wired connection.

u/RoguePenguin · 1 pointr/buildapc

Sorry wasn't more clear, I'm talking about the actual wifi antenna, not an access point or repeater. Plugs into the back on my PC to the internal wireless card with an RP-SMA connection. All I did was insert two three meter cables so I can put my wifi antenna on top of a bookshelf in my office. (The actual access point is in our living room.)

This is my wireless card: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519022377&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+wifi+antenna

The cord on the current wifi antenna is barely a meter long.

u/itsporkmc · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Gigabyte Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi Expansion Card Components Other GC-WB867D-I https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fKt9HiKauA7CL I have this one and it works great! I'm really far away from my router and this card makes it as if I was right next to it

u/nick_pinn · 1 pointr/buildapc

This seems to be the only PCI bluetooth card that has acceptable reviews that I can find anywhere. Even still, you need to plug the card into a USB header on the mobo to have bluetooth functionality...bottom line is you ARE using USB for bluetooth, period. Unless you use a laptop.

u/LEGENDARY-TOAST · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yep you'll need one. I recommend this one by Gigabyte if you can find it somewhere

u/Jake_2M · 0 pointsr/buildapc

I got this just need the right PCI slot on your motherboard.

u/MostTryHardest7 · 0 pointsr/buildapc

PCI Wifi adapters - which to buy? Lookin at 3 - Wifi is important cause It's what I'll be using atm. If there's no difference I'll save a few bucks though.

  1. Febsmart FS-N600 (budget option) https://www.amazon.com/FebSmart-Adapters-PCIe-Cards-PCIe-FS-N600-Basic/dp/B071NZ6DL9#customerReviews
  2. Gigabyte GC-WB867D-1 Rev (Seems popular, what I was leaning towards) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A9RRFZDGAXG22
  3. ASUS A1200 (Nicer than gigabyte?) https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-PCE-AC55BT-B1-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B0713RRZMB/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=wifi+adapter+pci+asus&qid=1565925562&s=electronics&sr=1-7