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Found 288 comments on TP-Link TL-WDN4800 N900 Dual Band Wireless PCI Express Adapter with:

u/Switchen · 27 pointsr/buildapc

Managed to find a couple options.

Card

Card

Dongle

I don't have any personal recommendations for you, but these ones look pretty good.

u/Archvanguardian · 15 pointsr/techsupport

Yeah I'd recommend this over the USB suggestions. Get a good one. Or try the power link setup.
This is what I use.

u/Frogblaster77 · 7 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

GUYS!!!!!! IT'S HERE!!

I HAVE WORKING INTERNET ON MY COMPUTER!!!

For anyone interested, I bought this.

u/blitzzo · 7 pointsr/buildapcsales

I just replaced this card last night after it died on me after 2 months, I'm using this one now by tp-link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A

It's working very well so far. My wifi situation is challenging due to that the direct line of sight to the router has 4 walls, 2 of them being brick, but so far this is the best wifi adapter i've used.

http://i.imgur.com/UuoRtxW.png

I haven't seen it drop below 450mbps and my old linksys AC usb adapter never got that high, it would spike up to 300mbps or so every now and then but only for a second or two then drop back down. I ran a ping google.com -t for an hour and had 0% packet loss.

u/hashbuhrowns · 5 pointsr/buildapc

So.. my wireless card in my tower is dual band and I get 300 MB/s.
My wireless router is what gets it to 300 but I know that the card can go higher, should I upgrade my router?
I'd like to know more about wifi and wired connections if you have any links.

u/ynottry · 5 pointsr/buildapcsales

Please note this intel 3160 you linked does Not go into PCI-E on your standard Desktop motherboard. It actually goes into the Mini PCI-E often found on laptop motherboards.


Please don't buy this for a desktop build and expect it to fit!


For a good wireless card that fits in your standard PCI-E slot, checkout the TP-Link ones, they also come in PCI options as well. I purchased the wdn4800, on newegg when it was 25 or so dollars, and have been happy with it. As a note, I have multiple walls in between my Build and the wireless router and have never gone below 3 out of 5 bars (according to win 7) but am most often at 4.

u/Skeletorbitch · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Since no one is giving you an actual product I would highly recommend this. You can get them in different sizes depending on your wireless speed. I have one in my rig and haven't had any problems so far regarding internet.

u/LurkerRex · 4 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This is the exact one I use. It does its job. There are also powerline adapters that are supposedly pretty great. I don't have a set up that would work with them, but I've seen them recommended plenty of times.

u/Skyroor · 4 pointsr/buildapc

TP-Link Wireless PCI-e adapter

This is usually the recommended adapter around here.

P.S. While some (i.e. none) components may try to murder your PC in its sleep, you personally should be safe.

u/Timlad · 3 pointsr/shittybattlestations

I'm using this. Not a lot of money at all.

I'm paying for 100down/10up and it seems to work pretty well: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5407325723

u/Jaidrox · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Only a few things to look for when you're looking for a wireless card:

  1. PCIe/USB interface

  2. Speed and Dual Band support

  3. External antenna

    I have a TP-Link TL-WDN4800. Worked straight out of the box and haven't had an issues with connecting or speed throttles. No need to deal with any external antenna wires either.

    edit: formatting
u/OmniscientBacon · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

The CPU cooler on the Ryzen 1400 is actually pretty good. It would be more beneficial to get a 120/240 ssd instead. The 1060 6GB is still pretty over priced right now because of mining so it might be worth waiting. And [something] (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A) like this would be good for your wifi card.

u/iisriin · 3 pointsr/buildapc

TP-Link Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter (TL-WDN4800) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aykmzbF08BGG1

I use this one. Works perfectly. Never had a signal drop

u/awaythrow810 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

EVGA is enough of a well known company with reputable customer service that if something catastrophic happened they would almost certainly have your back. For $22 I'd go for it.

This wifi card would be fine for sub 150mbps speeds on the 2.4 GHz band. You'll want something more like this if you need faster speeds or want to use the 5GHz band.

u/ironfixxxer · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Something like this would be good. You want one that can do both 2.4 and 5GHz so you can choose which one gets you the best reception. Assuming your router has those options too. PCIe will be more reliable than a USB wifi stick. You may also have a lot of nearby people on the 2.4Ghz frequency. Try downloading a wifi analyzer for your phone to see how many wifi networks are in your area.

u/brigaid · 3 pointsr/buildapc

With the modeling and simulations, have you looked at 16GB of ram? I think it would still fit within your budget with that addition unless you already know the capabilities of your work programs.

Also, I highly recommend the TP-Link TL-WDN4800 over any other pci-e wi-fi card. I have two, in my w8.1 desktop and linux htpc, that do a fantastic job. The extra cost was definitely worth it in that category for good reception (three antennas) and great speed.

u/notverycreative1 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

That seems like a decent card honestly, try updating your drivers and router firmware before you buy a new one. Note that your neighbors setting up their own routers can impact your signal quality, so consider changing what channel your router uses. Microwave ovens and blenders also destroy 2.4 GHz communications while they're on, so keep that in mind.

Here's the one I use. It's served me well over the past year or so, except when my ISP set me up with a bizarre router firmware that only worked with certain, seemingly randomly-selected cards.

u/tallbeerlover · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

If you can plug in using a wire, I recommend doing so, as it is faster and more stable. You can pick your color/length for solid price here.

If you're in a situation where you can't plug into your router/modem, then wifi is your next choice. Something like this will work just fine, but if you're comfortable attaching a card to your motherboard, this will provide a stronger and more reliable experience.

u/rizwankhalid171 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Nice none of that amazon a10 gaming pc scam

Parts I recommend are :

CPU: i5 6500. It's a perfect CPU for the price. Rumoured to be better than some i7 ones

Ram: 16 gb ddr4. If you want 8 is fine but it's relatively cheap for 16 gb. Go for Kingston or g skill ripjaws.

Motherboard: standard lga1151 board. Matx is what I recommend. Spend like 80 ish dollars to 100 on this. Don't really know that much on this sorry.

Gpu: windforce gtx 1060 6gb. Beast card. If you have the cash upgrade to the 1070 is highly recommended it will smash every game at 1080p

Psu: corsair always reliable. Get a 650 watt one and you're set.

Hdd: western digital blue 1tb. Perfect mass storage for all your games and applications

Ssd. Samsung 850 240 gb. Use this to store you're operating system and crucial applications.

Case. Nzxt s340 elite perfect case with ample space to work with whilst also looking beast

Operating system (if you need one) windows 10 don't know the price

Some peripherals you may like

Logitech g502 mouse. Solid mouse for most games
Anker 4 port usb hub for extra connectivity

Also if you plan to use wifi get a wifi card from tplink. Here's one I use :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007GMPZ0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482097102&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=wifi+card&dpPl=1&dpID=41dj0fWrySL&ref=plSrch

Is cheap fast and reliable.

u/madbread7 · 2 pointsr/hackintosh

This one worked right out of the box, Mac OS even detected it during install.

u/Cpsgames · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I ordered one of these around a year ago. It has worked perfectly ever since.

Edit: Spelling

u/SomethingNicer · 2 pointsr/hackintosh

for bluetooth, I just bought this. It worked right out of the box, all of my apple wireless keyboard/mouse/trackpad seem to work fine..... for wifi, I bought this. This also worked right out of the box, even before I ran multibeast.

u/deaf42 · 2 pointsr/computers

Ideally, if you're talking about a desktop you should wire it via Ethernet cable. If that's not an option, I recommend going with a PCIe card. PCI and PCIe both deliver data faster than USB so they are a better choice, but you sacrifice the convenience of a USB adapter.

I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007GMPZ0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415887470&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

And it works flawlessy

u/rickyart · 2 pointsr/buildapc

im connected via wifi with this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the CPU loads up to like 10% while just browsing

u/Dranoelx · 2 pointsr/Overwatch

I appreciate the help all the same.

Unfortunately I don't want to switch around all my kit for just one game, it could be my wireless adapter, but like I say I have no trouble with other games so I'm not sure. I'm currently suing a PCI adapter https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1teamfight%20tactics

Disconnections are random, I can be fine for an hour then it will just happen, or it may happen twice in 20 minutes.

u/BlamelessVestalsLot · 2 pointsr/buildapc

In that case I wouldn't know what to recommend from. I don't own a 300 mb/s internet plan, but 300mbps is plenty for the average users.

I'll admit this isn't really a subject I'm knowledgeable in but maybe www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ will be good for you? I don't think I've seen a wifi adapter go above 450mbps.

u/tartantangents · 2 pointsr/hackintosh

Chances are, any USB WiFi adapter you get will have a MediaTek (formerly Ralink) or Realtek chipset. Both of these companies publish OS X drivers, which work under Yosemite. Before you buy an adapter, check what chipset it has at [WikiDevi](http://www.wikidevi.com] and cross-reference with the drivers from MediaTek or Realtek's site.

FYI, USB WiFi adapters won't integrate with OS X's network picker, so you'll have to load a utility every time your computer boots in order to connect. Personally, that's enough to push me towards a PCIe card. I use an $15 TP-Link WN881ND that works with just a small modification to IONetworkingFamily. The commonly recommended card is the $36 TP-Link WDN4800, which is plug and play without any modifications.

u/hgpot · 2 pointsr/buildapc

A USB adapter for WiFi is generally not going to be as good as something like a PCI one.

Currently, you have High Power Signal King 48DBI, which is USB. I'd recommend a dedicated wireless card that uses PCI/PCIe. Your motherboard (MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING) doesn't have a PCI port, just PCI Express, so you could get something like this. It comes with a generic antenna which may be good enough, but you could pair it with a better antenna in the future (benefit of dedicated wireless cards!).

Or, spend a bit more money (though you could save a lot of money elsewhere...) and get one that has multiple antennas, which can all be upgraded for fantastic wireless experience.

u/Jotokun · 2 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

I didn't try the included Bluetooth/Wifi card, since I've read it doesn't work. Sorry. Instead I used a generic USB bluetooth receiver and this wifi card. I mainly went with the board for thunderbolt, figured it wouldn't hurt to be a bit future proof.

u/sageofshadow · 2 pointsr/Cinema4D
sure thing...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $296.78 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard | $111.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $59.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ Newegg
Case | Apex MI-008 Mini ITX Tower Case w/250W Power Supply | $49.20 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $572.95
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-30 14:01 EDT-0400 |

Thats comparible in price to the i5 mini. but you'll get 4 times the amount of render threads, twice the ram, and a faster Harddrive. It doesnt include an OS tho. If you already have one, then youre golden. Its the price of the cheapest mini, with components that are faster than the 799 model.
If you really wanted to get fancy, the components are hackintosh ready too. all youd need to add is one of these for OSX native wifi support (if you need it).

This one does include an OS:



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $296.78 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard | $111.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $59.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ Newegg
Case | Apex MI-008 Mini ITX Tower Case w/250W Power Supply | $49.20 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $88.98 @ OutletPC
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $661.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-30 14:03 EDT-0400 |


Which aint too shabby, considering These (click the benchmarks at the top) are the benchmark for the 4770 vs the i7 3615QM they have in the mini now.... which is the 799 model. Its a smaller harddrive and a bigger enclosure.... but twice the ram and a faster processor, for about 150 less. Which like i said... aint to shabby for a headless rendernode.

Still, it's your call... I understand you pay for a convenience when you just buy the mini, no question. (and boy, is that thing sexy) but I enjoy putting together computers. and id hide a rendernode under my couch or somthing anyway.... *shrugs*
u/glowinghamster45 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I'm not familiar with the one you picked up, so I can't really say much on it other than that usually doesn't bode well. The card you linked will be decent, I would still recommend taking a slight step up though. I don't think I've ever spend more than ~$30 on a network card, you don't need to spend $60 to get something quality.

In this day and age, I would say to at least get a dual band n adapter. If you can find a good deal on one, an ac adapter would future proof you a bit better, but it's not totally necessary.

u/JayRuss · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Your lan is working you want a wlan connection and as said before your mobo doesn't have a built in wireless card

You need one of these my boyo

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A

u/ISIMO66 · 2 pointsr/linuxquestions

It seems that you have no wireless card so you need to buy one. Here's a cheap one from ebay (don't know about the quality though) and here's an even cheaper one but it's most likely crap. You can also buy a better one like this one.

u/TheBird_OD · 2 pointsr/hackintosh

I recommend using the TP-Link WDN4800. Its what I have in my system and works great for iMessage. I'm not sure about Handoff and Continuity support but as far as I know, its not supported with this particular card but for iMessage, it works great!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481114190&sr=8-1&keywords=tp-link+wdn4800+450mbps+pcie+adapter

u/PyroToniks · 2 pointsr/buildapc

My friend JUST bought this card and it came in the other day. For some reason his wifi isnt working, bluetooth works fine but WIFI light or any kind of system recognition isnt happening. Not sure what happened, maybe he got a dud. I read the comments on amazon and everyone else had Bluetooth problems, so i have no idea. I have a TP link card and it works beautifully.

I have this one

Here is in in my rig, super low profile

u/Superpickle18 · 2 pointsr/computers

if you can find me a wifi card that can saturate the 1Gb/s bandwidth (and that's at the slowest configuration), you let me know because i want one too ;)

Anyway, pretty much any TP-link cards are good.

idk your budget, but https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0DV05YA0Y15599SSQ3AM

there's also the AC version for the best performace possible. (you'll need a AC capability wifi access point too)

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Adapter-300Mbps-TL-WN851ND/dp/B005NHIQ06/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494535318&sr=1-3&keywords=tp+link+pci

if you want to utilize the pci slot. and don't want to spend $20 more.

more search results

u/GamerMan3D · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418006490&sr=8-1&keywords=Wireless+card This is a pretty good wifi card. That card is pretty fast. Source: In second pc. Or instead of a wifi card you could get a powerline adapter if your house isn't too old. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSQAIQU/ref=s9_al_bw_g147_i5 I prefer powerline over wifi card since the its basically a wired connection except it uses yours houses electrical wiring to work.

u/IlllIIIIIIlllll · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Basically any PCIe wifi adapter will work. I'd get something like this

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492674096&sr=8-1&keywords=pcie+wireless

It has more features than you need, but still isn't that expensive at $35

If you just want the bare minimum at $16

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN881ND/dp/B0079XWMEI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492675033&sr=1-2&keywords=pcie+wireless

Assuming you don't live a densely populated area where lots of people will have their own networks, or your router is close to your computer then the second will be perfectly fine. The first will provide a bit more future proofing such as being able to connect to 5ghz networks.

u/AlicSkywalker · 2 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

I bought the cheaper version before: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_i1?th=1

It works great as well. Just make sure it's not too close to your GPU otherwise it will have heat issue.

u/SloppyCandy · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Buy a new wireless card. Here is a cheap one:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZG31YN21PDS12QZSKX6M
Here is a nicer one (may be unnecessary):
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498623987&sr=8-2&keywords=pcie+wireless


New GPU will be the biggest improvement. 1050 Ti is a quick and easy upgrade generally ($150).

SSD for OS wouldn't hurt.

Up to 16G ram if you are feeling like a boss.

u/BattleTargeTV · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If your looking for an internal here is what I use.

TP-Link TL-WDN4800 N900 Dual Band PCI-E Wireless WiFi network Adapter Card for PC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PZkaCb738SW5C

A little expensive but works so well it's easy to take for granted.

u/bdzz · 2 pointsr/buildapc

First of all I'd rather get a Ryzen build instead of i5. The i5 doesn't really make sense since you can get a 6 core 12 threads CPU for a same price.

As for the Wi-Fi: buy a PCI card and that's it. Something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcp0f-21

u/4psae · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Hold up! HOLD UP!

That's $35 retail. It's probably a phishing scam. DO NOT ORDER IT!

u/IEATMILKA · 2 pointsr/hackintosh

TP-Link TL-WDN4800 N900 WLAN Dual Band PCI-E Adapter (bis zu 450Mbit/s auf 2,4GHz oder 5GHz, 3 Externe Antenne, geeignet für Windows 10/8.x/Vista/7/XP) https://www.amazon.de/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8yd1AbQWFH2YT


I dont use BT anyway, so thats ok

u/Saamstep · 2 pointsr/buildapc

You don’t need NVME unless you are dealing with many bytes of data fast (ex: servers). A 2.5” SATA SSD would be enough for gaming, you won’t notice any performance difference... I would go with this WiFi card if you just want WiFi or the one you already have there if you want Bluetooth and WiFi.
It shouldn’t matter, the only thing that does is that you’re getting a PCIE WiFi card :))

u/SlowlyVA · 2 pointsr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1406749283&sr=1-2&keywords=wireless+adapter

This one cost more but I am piggy backing on his post. Would it make a difference to get the one you posted or the one I linked?

How good are these things?

u/Aquagoat · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

If you've got a PCI slot on your mobo free you can get a wireless card to put in there for sure. Like this.
You could also get an Ethernet Over Power kit like this. You'd plug one into an outlet near your router, and run an ethernet cable from the router to it. Then plug the second one in near your PC, and connect to it with your ethernet cable. Voila. I've never used them, but I have a friend who uses one with great success.

u/wickeddimension · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Yes I do (Althought I always recommend Cable over Wifi ,but I'll just assume that isn't a possiblity for you :P )

The Archer T series are good. The 3 models come up as top, T6E , T8E , T9E. Some do 802.11AC wifi others don't. Depends on your router and home network if you would have any use for that.

Those are all PCI Cards you place inside your PC. The Asus PCE-AC68 also deserves a mention if we are talking about High performance Wireless cards. Althought its expensive.

You can also go the USB route, you'll end up with dongles like this Netgear AC1200 which is a excellent USB options, but once again pricey (See the trend, dont worry we are getting there)

A more affordable PCI Options would be this TP-LINK WDN4800 N900 or a USB dongle like this TP-Link WDN4200 N900

And if you are really low on funds you could go for something like the Asus USB-N13 for 18$ or TP-Link N300 which is only 11$.

Personally I'd recommend you grab the TP N900, either the PCI or USB variant would do fine , PCI is faster, USB is probably a bit more versatile as you can use it with any PC/Laptop. N900 gets great reviews all around and it supports 802.11N , should be plenty fast for gaming. One issue the N900 seems to have is Digital signage with W10 ,so you need a different driver than the official one to get by this issue and use 5ghz. Not sure if thats relevant for you.

Either way ,you see the trend, Asus and TP-link are really my go2brands for anything networking.

I realize I still gave you a ton of choices, might not be the most helpful, but atleast you'll have some direction to look.

u/CAP27 · 2 pointsr/24hoursupport

A) First off, if you are close to your router, invest in some Cat5e or Cat6 cable for connection. A lot of people here might preach Wi-Fi, but I believe for what you intend to use this computer for (Gaming???, probs due to its name) you'll have better luck & Connection by hardwiring directly to the router itself.

B) https://www.amazon.com/PCI-Wifi-adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8 This SHOULD work for a wi-fi adapter. This is coming from an Amazon review who bought the Motherboard and then went on to put this adapter in one of his open slots.

u/iiNt3rV3nTiiOnZ7 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

If you have a router supporting 5GHz it is highly recommended to get a dual band adapter. Something from tp-link would serve you well: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-450Mbps-Wireless-Express-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A#nav-search-keywords

u/i_dont_seed · 2 pointsr/buildapc

You're talking about internet connection I'm assuming.

I'd recommend this Wireless Adapter Card. I use it (BF4 multiplayer) and I'm extremely satisfied. This fits into a PCIe adapter on the motherboard. Note that you should probably have a good router/internet speed to begin with for this to be effective.

u/maldoraf7 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

First off, USB is not an option for you if you want less signal loss. A tri-antenna PCI adapter like this one will suit you better. You should also look into a wifi repeater/extender (I don't know any good ones, though).

u/sjforeversj · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you are doing a custom build you should consider a internal wifi card, which most of time will give you better speed and reliability.

u/tiestofalljays · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Gaming doesn't require much bandwidth at all, so you'd be fine with Wireless N. Don't spend too much. I'm using a TP-Link PCI-e card and it does just fine. :) Linked below.

TP-Link N900

u/Heinus · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Some motherboards come with built in bluetooth/wifi/bluetooth+wifi, some come with an extra bluetooth/wifi/bluetooth+wifi dongle thingy that you put onto the motherboard, some don't come with any bluetooth/wifi/bluetooth+wifi.

Motherboards come with at least one LAN port.



EDIT: The wifi card I have is here http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20. TP-link is a very popular manufacturer for them, and while this specific model is pricey, i love it.

u/dd4tasty · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Strange: that is a decent card:

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A

18 feet distance, and only one wall? Made out of what, crystallized copper?

You are very tech savvy (inSSIDer! Hooray), and have done your homework. I do notice someone else on channel 1, no SSID: try channel 6? Since someone is on 11?

Drivers: you did find current drivers? What is the date? And you downloaded the correct version? SOHO networking companies have a bad habit of naming something the HyperTronBeam 4800, then come out with "version 2" which is completely different, and sucks (Linksys is famous for this). Version of your card?

And that copper wall: any idea what's in it? Pipes? Wires? Chickenwire? (for plaster?)

Your modem/router may be the weak link.

u/haikuginger · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Before you do that, double-check that that's what the Mac is doing. Hold the Option key and click on the WiFi logo at the top of the screen- when the menu pops down, it'll have additional information about your connection. Look for the item labeled "Channel"; it'll have a channel number and then tell you what band it's in-- either 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

If the Mac is connecting on 5GHz, then it's safe to say that you've simply got some bad interference on the 2.4GHz band. If not, it's likely that the cheap adapter you got for your PC is defective (or simply really crappy to start out with).

Either way, this adapter should be a great investment and should give you fantastic wireless performance.

u/Philliphobia · 2 pointsr/buildapcforme
  • This one from tp-link is pretty much the best you can get, it connects to pci-e x1, which is the smallest pci lane on that motherboard, so it can easily be slotted in with the graphics card taking up 2 other lanes
  • Not particularly, plenty of room for storage expansion, 4 pci expansion bays (so enough for the 2 slot graphics card, 1 slot pci-e wireless adapter and still one left for something in a left over pci lane). They're only a downside for serious enthusiast builds with triple/quad sli, or sound cards and raid cards and huge cpu coolers etc.
  • that is the same harddrive essentially, just with a bigger cache, which means it would be slightly faster. personally I go for whatever's cheapest. I assume that the harddrive quality from aria is fine, I've only ever heard about problems with files still being on a new harddrive bought from overclockersuk.
  • I chose that one since it's a mechanical keyboard, which are generally people's choice in a high budget build. It could certainly be changed for this, or even cheaper this. Membrane keyboards are still fine to use, I'm currently using one and have personally never used a mechanical
  • You'll need a screwdriver, but that's about it. Just be sure to build on a non conductive surface, and don't be standing on carpet. If you're happy with this build then you should head over to /r/buildapc for the others of there to give it a look over, and to ask any questions.
u/KaineOrAmarov · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Yes. Your motherboard doesn't have an integrated wifi card.

You can either get a PCI-e card like this or a USB adapter like this

u/Running_With_Beards · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Yes you will need a network adapter, http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
That is the #1 on amazon.
Although might I suggest getting a better motherboard with the rest of your left over budget? The one you have is good, and will do the job, but for relatively not much more, you can get one with many more options available to you for the future.

BTW, something also to think about, mouse, and keyboard, what type are you going to use? I mean, my thinking is, why buy a sports car (gaming PC) but have seats like a school bus. A cheap mouse and keyboard get the job done perfectly well, but you can get some pretty nice ones (let's be honest, we like to spoil ourselves).

Warning: THIS IS BUILDAPC, where we will always, even by accident, try to convince you "Hey if you spent just a LITTLE bit more, it would be so much better for you!"
I ended up planning my build with a 660, to a 760, and now I am debating if I NEED a 770 just because everyone else is getting one XD.

u/6x9equals42 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If it's a desktop get a pci or pci-e adapter like this or this. The more expensive ones will have better range/speed

u/viperatedrko · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If your gonna be gaming at 1080p you might want to switch to the AMD RX 480 because your motherboard is AMD optimized for Crossfire and not Nvidia SLI if you so choose to run two cards in the future.

The RX 480 runs better, if not the same, performance as the GTX 970 and costs $200 for the 4GB model, which saves you $55.


WiFi Adapter

Monitor #1

Monitor #2; This is my monitor and it works great but costs $30 more

Gaming Mouse

u/YOLOSWAGBROLOL · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

/r/buildapc

  1. Depends on budget and what you are going for. A price drop of $50 or less isn't the biggest deal to so people. You could always build and run on integrated graphics till you are ready for the GPU. Prices may slightly come down when items stop selling out instantly.

  2. Most motherboards will have built in Ethernet port. Some will have built in WiFi adapters. If one doesn't you can purchase one. WiFi adapters that are work on both 2.4 and 5 Ghz are all you need. I use this https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466008313&sr=1-1&keywords=wifi+adapter+pci

  3. Slightly. Some manufacturers have better customer service. Some cards have slightly better cooling capabilities and a pre-applied overclock.
    For example EVGA uses a few different tiers on their cards that go up in price as you move through the tiers.
    If overclocking isn't something you are that interested in then price and noise is something you should factor in. Some cards are going to be louder than others so you should read reviews before dropping a few hundred on a card.
u/huehuehuehuehuehu · 2 pointsr/theNvidiaShield

Awesome. I'll be happy so long as I can get at least 720p @30fps. I'm planning on buying this adapter to go with it, so it'd be sweet if the 5Ghz connection helps even more. Thanks for the help!

u/CeeeeeJaaaaay · 2 pointsr/buildapc

That is a pretty solid build, congrats. These are my feedbacks:

The only thing that stands out negatively is the USB WiFi adapter. There's no need for a USB card when you can have a PCI-E card. I suggest this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A

You may not need the dual band but trust me, it's handy and the difference in price makes it worthy, since with that card you'll be future proof even if you get Google Fiber.

I'd personally get a better case. The 200R is a good case, don't get me wrong, but with a budget like that I'd get something better: the Cooler Master 690 III for example, which is pretty much the best mid tower case available on the market:

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/ncixus/cooler-master-case-cms693kkn1

I also have no experience with EVGA PSUs. However I know that the best PSU manufacter on the market is SeaSonic. Some PSU manufacters buy SeaSonic parts and use them for their PSUs. I don't know if EVGA does it, but XFX is one of them, and I'd get this PSU:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I5HF0KU/?tag=pcpapi-20

650W, Fully Modular, Gold Certified, same price as yours.

This depends on your habit but you could save on the Optical Drive (who uses DVDs anymore?), and if you don't want to you could get a OD from an old build/an old PC since as long as it's a SATA drive it'll be fine.

I'd also recommend Windows 8 instead of Windows 7 since it's SSD optimized and it boots a lot faster. You don't have to use the Start Menu if you don't want to, or you can use it to store your desktop applications like I do.

The rest of the build is fine to me, congrats on your rig man.

u/loldongs11 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

What one are you using now? If it's a name brand one and your previous one was also a good brand there could be an issue with your USB ports.

Assuming you're on a desktop as you are using wireless adaptors I would recommend a PCI-E wifi card this one is what I use and is really good, never had an issue with it.

If you're US/Europe find it on your local Amazon rather than Amazon UK.

u/itsbentheboy · 2 pointsr/linux4noobs

I have personally been using This card(TL-WDN4800) by TP-Link for years with no issues.

Its the best selling wifi card on amazon, and has been for quite some time. Covers all wireless speeds up to Wireless-N latest standards.

There is also another model that covers up to Wireless-AC if you really need that kind of speed. (Doubtful, unless you are building your own router, or are in a severely congested network)


[unsure if you meant desktop or laptop PCI]

u/thebadshepperd · 1 pointr/buildapc

No, modern day motherboards have ethernet ports and wired networking built in.

If you need it to connect wirelessly to wifi, you'll want something like this. But if possible, using a wired connection is much better.

u/michrech · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

TP-Link TL-WDN4800 "Up to 480Mbps" @ $35. At the same link is the Archer T6E AC1900 "Up to 867Mbps" @ $50. There is a "1300Mbps" adapter at the same link in the $80 range.

Out of curiosity, what is the desktop doing that "it needs all the speed it can get" if your internet connection really is only 29mbps?

u/gorfpael · 1 pointr/buildapc

Pretty sure it's upload/download.. Or download/upload

Edit: I personally went with http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007GMPZ0A as it has good speed, overall goodreviews, and is well priced

u/j0llysnowman · 1 pointr/linux4noobs

That speed is very slow. I also prefer to stay away from USB wireless adapters; it's not like you'll be unplugging that thing very often, so you might as well keep it in the case!

Based on this thread [http://www.reddit.com/r/buildalinuxpc/comments/304z98/discussion_wifi_cards/] I bought this adaptor [http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1] and it was plug and play with Mint :) I tested using 2.4gHz and 5gHz, and I get the same speed as my wired connection.

u/daredevilxp9 · 1 pointr/buildapc

So I got this [one] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00}

it's basically the same as yours but with a higher speed and dual band, my reckoning was to go from £8 to £25 is nothing compared to the build so why not

u/Iziama94 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

And a new adapter, I had the one she's got, it worked okay for a week then slowed down to a crawl doing basic internet browsing, get this one it works a million times better

u/Eightarmedpet · 1 pointr/hackintosh

Well, I'm actually thinking its not as the same issue happened when I was trying to get HDMI Audio to work and editting kexts. Had to do a fresh instal, all worked well, until Nvidia drivers installed then it wouldn't boot no matter what bootflag I used. Also cant boot OS X from USB anymore. Tried making new USB's and wiping the whole drive with Windows USB instal but that appears to have left enough of OS X on for the problem to persist. Using an SSD so cant use DBAN to nuke. Don't reallllly have any use for OS X in the living room (iMac steams to Apple TV for most media consumption) but it would have been nice. Annoyingly, everything went so well first couple of times around, no hitches or issues, until I got to getting a GPU working. Have also checked BIOS settings as Windows wouldn't work at first but was fine after I switched from Intel graphics.
Annnyway... yep, PCI card.. this one. Works perfectly.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

u/Axnalux · 1 pointr/RocketLeague

Yeah I have wireless. At the moment I'm sitting on 4 bars on my connection strength, although it does commonly sit at 3. I only built my PC six months ago, so I doubt it's malware. When I built the PC however I bought quite a cheap wireless network adapter (this one to be exact http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00). My internet is at around 30 mbps upload and download, with fibre optics which i'm happy with. If I upgraded my adapter do you think that could be the solution?

u/Olli399 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Maybe it's because your network adapter is crap. Mine is a TP link one and it works just fine.
Network Adapter: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/
Source: http://www.speedtest.net/result/5238990650.png

I also talked to someone who said a speedtest is only to the router. I would advise trying to download a large file (probably a steam game) and seeing what your DL speed is there, during the middle of the night for the least interference.

u/el_erod · 1 pointr/buildapc

This is what I use. It's been great in the 4 months I've had it. Great, consistent speeds (~390mbps, which is just shy of my 400mbps spectrum plan). My PC is in my office, away from my Google Wifi.

u/moparcon · 1 pointr/buildapc

Hey,

I'm wondering what is a good wifi adapter to buy for my computer. I've recently purchased two separate wifi adapters in an attempt to match the speeds my phone [nexus 6p] gets on the wifi in my apartment.

My phone gets 150mbps, while both of the adapters I've bought struggle to hit even 50mbps. I bought this adapter as well as [this]
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018TX8IDA) adapter. I figured the first one didn't match the speeds because it didn't use 802.11ac, however upon getting the second one it also has terrible speeds.

Tethering my phone to my computer [and disabling mobile data] gets the same speeds on my computer as on the phone, so I don't think it is a problem with my computer specifically but I'm not sure.

Thanks

edit: on all adapters and phone I've been connecting to a 5G access point that is relatively distant away, a floor up of my room.

u/A240 · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Thank you so much! The first setup looks great. I'm not huge fan of the white case though. Do you know of any alternatives perhaps in black that would also fit all of the internals?

Oh I also forgot to mention that I'll be needing a wireless adapter as well. I found this online. It seems like it would fit the job well.

u/BavidDrent · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I have that exact same router, but I'm using this card. Do you think I'd get much benefit going for a more expensive card?

u/frogshit · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have that exact same adapter and I finally ended up just running a 30 foot ethernet cable any time I wanted to hard wire. It worked great for a couple of weeks. It had fantastic speeds. The only annoying thing was that anytime I put my computer to sleep, the adapter would fall asleep as well and the only way to wake it up is to unplug and replug it in (obviously not the end of the world, but very annoying over time). But after two weeks it started randomly cutting out. I'd be in the middle of a Rocket League match, get the red disconnect triangle, and get kicked from the game. I'd look underneath my desk and the adapter lost it's powerline connection. Replugged it back in and all was well for another 30 minutes or so before I got kicked from another game. I definitely will not use it anymore - it's not even worth the time.

I recently bought this wifi card after I gave up on the Powerline adapter and I've had good luck with it so far. No issues in game at all. I looked at some of the cards that you listed with bluetooth built in as well and I kept getting sketched out by the reviews.

u/bmarra · 1 pointr/hackintosh

Just to follow up on this I ended up buying a TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 N900 and a iogear GBU521W6 as a quick fix but that didn't work for me either the wifi was great and the bluetooth worked but Handoff etc didn't work so I chanced it and I bought the Fenvi and that worked out the box with handoff etc the only problem I'm having now is imessage and phone calls work but it seems to only work at certain times of the day which is weird or it could be just after my hack as been on a hour or so but handing off to safari/chrome etc works everytime, so I'll look into that next but thanks for everyone's input.

u/carbs90 · 1 pointr/buildapc

That's what I figured, but how do you do that with two hard drives running two different operating systems?

Here's what I was looking at getting btw:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

u/dukeofpizza · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I had this same issue with this card, I was just about to RMA it but I read the 1 star reviews and saw this as the top comment:

>This is my second card I have attempted to use. The first I assumed DOA... The second could not be detected either. Here was the remedy I had to perform on my ASUS SABERTOOTH z87 motherboard. Enter BIOS, Ensure on the newest BIOS. Enter advanced settings. Then proceed to locate my PCIe settings. Turn off AUTO, and select 1X to slow down the PCIe lane width to support the 1x wireless card you just installed. The card is lacking the capacity to dial down the PCIe port on its own... Which explains why so many people cannot install it.

Might need to do something similar to this, you can read more about PCI-E bandwidth here.

u/nero4983 · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

lol, sorry, it's this guy. I have thought about dual booting and did with my laptop (I have windows 8 and ubuntu) but I have a spare pc that kicked the bucket so I'd like to rebuild it a bit for linux. Thanks!

u/STRMfrmXMN · 1 pointr/techsupport

Interesting. Of course the manufacturer of your laptop put the USB ports right next to each other... wouldn't that just be the most illogical thing to do...?

It probably was connecting to a network using the built in wireless card in your laptop and it's nothing to concern yourself with.

This is kind of a weird situation but ultimately I'd recommend buying a new wireless adapter. You can try uninstalling the old driver for your USB wireless card in Device Manager on your desktop PC and then shutting down the PC, rebooting it with the USB device in and hoping it works, but I think you'd be surprised at how much of a hardware bottleneck a USB wireless adapter is. If you do look into one, here's used listings for my person PCI wireless card for $18.00 from the same seller I bought mine from.

u/r3_heatstroke · 1 pointr/buildapc

Ok, thanks for the info. I'll probably settle on something cheap like this then, 450Mb/s really isn't that bad

u/audqyee · 1 pointr/buildmeapc

You may want to take a look at this. I will be attempting my first build based on the list from the link below. Roughly $1k.. + you may want to just buy a network card in addition to the ones below, roughly $30-40. Looking at the motherboard, you still have an extra port for the network card after the GTX 1070 installation.

http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/zPLrxr/great-gaming-build

Monitor (had a hard time deciding going for a 1440p monitor vs a 1080p, in the end I chose this due to the specs for gaming; and that 1080p on a 24" still looks nice... and it's cheaper)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2HH7G0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Network Card: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Xytherion007 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Thanks for your input! That build is looking in better shape than mine lol. Also, the wireless adapter I have is a TP-Link-900 (Amazon link here) and I have a full size bracket and mini size bracket. I think it can get the job done for basic web browsing and online gaming! (Doesn't beat an Ethernet connection buuuuuuuut for the moment I think it is OK)

u/machinehead933 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yup. Assuming you have a free PCIe slot, they are about $40. If you can run an ethernet cable without making your apartment floor look like crap, that would be better.

u/edurodenas · 1 pointr/buildapc

Your build looks great! For the wireless adapter I have this one and it works great!

u/gijs735 · 1 pointr/buildapc

it is a TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 N900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (Qualcomm Atheros AR938x Wireless Network Adapter)

u/8279382383 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

thats what I was thinking, but it honestly wasn't this bad when I first put it in. I was gonna go ahead and buy this - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

u/Axx06 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I'd say This one is best for gaming.

u/Daewwoo · 1 pointr/techsupport

I had it built from scratch and ordered everything based on high ratings. I ordered this guy: TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 Dual Band Wireless N900 PCI Express Adapter,2.4GHz 450Mbps/5Ghz 450Mbps.

There is nothing obstructing the desktop and my laptop is right next to it and gets a completely different speed read out when testing the connection.

u/_SHAD0W_73_ · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007GMPZ0A/ref=psdcmw_13983711_t1_B071K8P4Z4


This is the one I have. It’s a bit over $20 , more like $30 . But it works great.

u/cyanhat · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Yep, I'm looking to increase my speed if possible. Also, stability could be improved (sometimes speeds go down).

This is my wireless adapter- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have an Xfinity Gateway 3 (which is 802.11ac). It's downstairs. Since it's far away, my connection is using 2.4Ghz. 5Ghz is not usable at this distance. Therefore, I think I should stick with my current adapter. An AC would basically be a waste of money since I can't even take advantage of its main feature (high speed 5Ghz speeds). I may be wrong, IDK.

u/aebelsky · 1 pointr/VPNTorrents

Hmmm this is the network adapter I have (I recently built a new PC) and it seems the speeds are just as good and consistent https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/huangalex98 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I need to buy a wifi card for my desktop since my university doesn't have Ethernet in the dorms. My motherboard is the ASRock H97M and I'm looking to buy https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007GMPZ0A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472924669&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=wifi+card&dpPl=1&dpID=41dj0fWrySL&ref=plSrch

Does my mobo have the slot for it?
Or is there also a better one I can buy.

u/Skymunken · 1 pointr/techsupport

Thanks for the suggestions, I've been looking at this TP-link PCI Express card (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A) but I'm really worried about signal strenght. Been looking at USB adapters where you plug them into a USB and place on your desk (TRENDnet, etc) but those doesn't seem to be that popular in Denmark (where I live) and I can't get them shipped from the US or UK, or if its possible it would cost the double.

Budget is not that bad, as long as it isn't absurd.

EDIT: I ordered the TP-LINK TL-WDN4800, gonna test it out, hopefully it works out.

u/DrunkenTenshi · 1 pointr/buildapc

I've finally settled on the build I want and from what I can tell, everything's gonna fit in place. My only concern is that I want to add a PCI-e network wifi card and the motherboard won't have enough slots for it along with everything else.

I think it's just me not having a complete understanding of PCI and SATA interfaces but if someone could just reassure me I'm not being an idiot, I'd appreciate it.

This is the motherboard, a Z97
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128716&AID=10657534&PID=3938566&SID=&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

And this is the network card.
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcp0f-20

u/bartimeus · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yeah, right now I'm torn between this TP Link and this Asus.

u/MrSexyMagic · 1 pointr/buildapc

TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 Dual Band Wireless N900 PCI Express Adapter,2.4GHz 450Mbps/5Ghz 450Mbps, Include Low-profile Bracket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_qNecvb1RWMR3V

It's amazing and super easy to install, even worked in bios.

u/LegendaryRav · 1 pointr/techsupport

Is there any chance you can get the exact name of your wireless card? you can simply go to the maker's website and try updating your drivers.

Also I'd like to know the motherboard, its hard to tell now whether you have a dedicated wireless card, or you're using one thats built into your motherboard.

As for my recommendations you should definitley stay on rj45 if you plan on doing any fps games or anything that require low ping, but if you need a replacement if wifi is the only option, you can go for this or this (depending how much gain from the antennae you need).

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426397992&sr=1-1&keywords=wireless+adapter

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN722N-Wireless-Adapter-External/dp/B002SZEOLG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1426397941&sr=8-16&keywords=wireless+adapter

u/UnDeaD_AmP · 1 pointr/hackintosh

Since ASUS decided to drop GPT formatted drive booting support, you'll have to install the bootloader to the EFI partition if you wish to keep using the Unibeast method. Also be sure to install TRIM support for your SSD in multibeast.


HOW TO INSTALL THE BOOTLOADER TO THE EFI PARTITION:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix0BtrKitMs


If you really wanna avoid this in the future and when you learn more about Hackintoshes, then you will discover that Clover will solve alot more problems and such, even the booting problem because by deafult Clover is an EFI bootloader. :) BTW Clover will bring not only Legacy support but also UEFI support for those who like it. I personally say to everyone if your current legacy Chimera/Chameleon install is working fine, then there really is no need for Clover, unless they wanna experiment. In which case, you should always make a backup.

As fpr your wifi card, it seems it no longer is supported in OS X Yosemite or any recent OS X version such as Mavericks or Mountain lion either. Maybe you could send it back if its new and dish out a few more bucks for the TP-Link TL-WDN4800 Wifi adapter. Its usually like 30-40 bucks, but trust me, even as a high schooler with a tight budget, it was worth the money. Its an amazing adapter even dual booting with windows. Works out of the box in Yosemite on most installs.

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A

u/E_Squared · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

That's a very low end wireless card. You probably have corrupt drivers. I'd wipe them and reinstall from the latest from their website. If that doesn't do it. At least move up to a better brand, you can get a cheap TPLink that I've had good experiences with.

And look to the future of your network and go ahead and grab a dual band for 5Ghz.
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427276868&sr=8-2&keywords=TPlink+wireless+card

It's only $35.

u/sudotouch · 1 pointr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tonymacx86com-20

It uses atheros chip which has great linux drivers. It's also natively supported on mac osx if that matters to you.

u/jrdndncn · 1 pointr/hackintosh

I don't think in-built wifi works on many (if any) MoBos, however this card reportedly works.

u/InclementDeath · 1 pointr/OnwardVR

You have a few options. You can run the 50 foot ethernet cable, which I highly recommend, and they are very cheap on amazon.

If that REALLY isnt an option, then buy a very nice PCI wireless card, which I dont recommend at all, your performance will still suffer. You can however get them on amazon aswell.

u/badillin · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Well, any branded USB card would work ine.

But a pci one has better performance and are more reliable. Just check your motherboard to see if you have free slots available.

Like these one

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480011336&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi+card

u/slickt0mmy · 1 pointr/buildapc

I've been using the TP-LINK N900 for a couple years now with no issues. Might be worth a shot!

u/thedoctorwaffle · 1 pointr/Windows10

Adapter

Built the computer myself and I have a Galaxy S7

u/Attic_Man · 1 pointr/buildapc

No, it's for the antennas to stick out of the case

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A like the antennas on this

u/miles411 · 1 pointr/techsupport

It is a pci-e Card. This one

u/KuroZwei · 1 pointr/buildapc

[This is a pretty popular one, relatively cheap] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A)

Did you updated the driver for the one you have?

u/SirSheples · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Yeah you can use a wireless card and a GPU with that MoBo. Something like this will work great in your PC

u/YellowDynamite67 · 1 pointr/techsupport

Actually it only went downhill recently, my mate was having some troubles with the wifi so he just did a quick reset and unplugged/re plugged the modem.

And here is the dongle: https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502701990&sr=8-3&keywords=wifi+card

u/Hxcfrog090 · 1 pointr/gaming

Something like this. Dunno if this is a good one because I haven't done my research, but it'll set you down the right path. It's only applicable if you're planning to use wifi.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hM6KzbAYFEH5Q

u/Nexg3nz13 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_uJVDwb1HHYWW8

That is what a lot of people I know who have wifi cards use.

u/Aquifel · 1 pointr/techsupport

That seems to be a mini-pcie card, mostly those are for laptops, and, most full-size motherboards won't have a slot for it.

Your old card is PCI, you could just get another PCI card? (You could even get the same one if you were happy with the lifespan of the old one)

Alternatively, you should have some regular PCIe slots that probably aren't already taken, if so, this is an actual desktop card that is a step up: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/

You could also just get something to plug into USB but, it might not perform as well.

EDIT: Gilded? Thank you mysterious redditor! I wonder who it was :D.

u/lurkinwhore · 1 pointr/buildapc

the relevant part is "802.11b/g/n" .. any wireless card or usb adapter you get nowadays will work with this modem-router. a quick search on amazon lists this card as their best seller:

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449049407&sr=8-1&keywords=pci+wireless+card

u/whargarbl135 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have this wireless adapter and I get really shitty signal strength and speeds from my bedroom; I get much better speeds with my laptop and even my smartphone. I have a good wireless N dual band router. Is the problem that it's a single-band adapter? Would this dual-band adapter solve my problem?

u/Fr0zEnSoLiD · 1 pointr/buildapc
  1. you only need a non-stock cooler if you are going to overclock your cpu or if you want a quieter cooler. The stock is known to be a little louder.

  2. when shopping for mobo's, look for things like, how many usbs or video outputs, pci-e 16 slots, ram speeds, slots, stuff like that. Mostly everything else will be the same with regards to the same cpu in two different mobos (in terms of chipsets and such)

  3. 2 sticks vs 1 stick is the same. most mobo's have 4 slots so if you ever want 16 you can do 4x4. up to you.

  4. not sure about this one. if you google R7 370 vs R9 380 you can see how much better the 380 is in terms of FPS in specific games or technical specs.

  5. I have this and it works great. I am not sure how "bad" your $13 one you picked is, but for anything but gaming im sure they are all equatable.

    wow 5 mbps is so bad, I cannot imagine this, sounds like a nightmare.
u/THIS_GUY4 · 1 pointr/hackintosh

OS X seems to be fairly picky about what type of WiFi card is used. I'd get this one. TonyMacX86 recommends it since it works perfectly with OS X right out of the box (no added kext).

Your other option is to use ethernet (assuming you've installed the correct ethernet kext).

u/shimmyyay · 1 pointr/techsupport

Thanks. So like this?

u/thecolonelofk · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Insert standard anti-prebuilt comment here.

A wireless card is something that looks like this, the silver half of which would be visible on the back of your PC.

If you don't have one you've got a few options.


  • Buy one. Here's a link
  • Buy a much less reliable, but cheaper and... Fine USB adapter.
  • Run an Ethernet cable from your router to your PC. I'd highly highly highly recommend doing this, as it'll improve your stability and speed noticeably.
  • Look into Powerline connections, which use the wiring in your house to transmit the connection with a Ethernet socket on each end.
u/13220 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

For powerline, this one is good ($39.99)

If you have to get a wifi adapter then this one is probably the most worth it

u/eaglesfan2445 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I don't use wifi much, but this is the one I have

u/pinellaspete · 1 pointr/buildapc

For the price this TP-Link - TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter is a really good buy. I have these on 3 gaming computers in my house and they work really well. Easy set up and never drop signals. Look here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20

For a Bluetooth connection you would want to use a USB dongle. They really don't sell aftermarket PCI-E boards for Bluetooth because Bluetooth is a very low powered signal that usually only works for 20 to 30 feet from the source. (The dongle)

u/el_charlie · 1 pointr/hackintosh

I use the TPLink TL-WDN4800 and works OOB since OSX 10.10 and still working fine in High Sierra (10.13.3).

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521723581&sr=8-2&keywords=tplink+pcie+wifi

However, /u/marcushe 's answer is better because you get WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 and it's actually an Apple card. Nothing will work better than that.

u/venomwolfsbain · 1 pointr/techsupport

Wold getting a better wireless adapter help, like this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449767054&sr=8-3&keywords=wireless+adapter
Because my brother has a wireless adapter too and his internet is fine but his is in his computer similar to this one i think.

u/SamSafari · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I'm currently looking at getting this one

u/apemanzilla · 1 pointr/techsupport

This is the one I use right now. I haven't had any issues with it, and I've consistently gotten good speed and latency using it, but I'm on Linux so I'm not sure how well it works on WIndows.

u/fireball3120 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I'm sorry, I'm not very informed on all the specifications of WIFI Cards, but I use the https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502205632&sr=8-1&keywords=tp+link+wifi+card

It works fine for me, but its PCI-E, not usb

u/YangReddit · 1 pointr/hardwareswap

Well, first you want to compare it to this one

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A

Since it's the same (ac1900)

But the Asus offers: longer range, more stable connections, comes with an external antenna

Also just a better brand in general. Had a lot of issues with tp link routers and powerline adapters.

u/AnotherUselessPwn · 1 pointr/Portland

If that is is the real reason why people complain about Comcast then I'm totally behind that. I do find it rather sad that our country is ranked so low when it comes to our price/speed ratio.

I do know that once I convinced my co-workers to upgrade their hardware all of their connections bumped from around 6Mbps to 45+Mbps.

So I'm just missing out on why people are complaining for other reasons. I don't have cable TV either, so I just deal with internet so I guess I can't be the one to judge Comcast too much.

Here is the wifi card I upgraded to and here is the gateway that I got so I could get rid of my rental from Comcast.

Don't get me wrong though, I'd love to see some competition and technology advancements in internet providers around here!

u/paranoized · 1 pointr/buildapc

Something like this. There are also usb sitcks but I remmoned pci express cards. (I believe its more stable).

u/MortaLPortaL · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This would be essential for a custom or regular sized desktop for wireless internet in dorms or places where you have no Ethernet access.

This is also essential. It's an amazing surge protector for the price to keep your electronics safe.

u/zKinetic · 1 pointr/buildapc

I'm considering adding a wireless adapter to my computer. So, I looked at the top two rated wireless adapters on PcPartPicker and found these to be pretty popular:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F42V83C/?tag=pcpapi-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20

My question is, is the price difference worth it in performance? I obviously would want a connection that works well in gaming and watching streams.

u/LouisAlGhul · 1 pointr/buildapc

Wireless card

The processor will come with a stock fan but if you're going to be putting any pressure on it then you will definitely want to switch it out. The 212 I linked you to will do the job and it's excellent value for money.
People will tell you to opt for watercooling but if you ask me it's more hassle than it's worth and will only benefit you if you're constantly putting your rig under serious pressure

Edit: spelling

u/-m_x- · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

There's a popular TP-Link one. Can't remember the name of it.


Edit: Found it

u/jma1024 · 1 pointr/PC_Builders

I built my first PC in December and using this network card does the job for me. I know on the Amazon page where it talks about compatibility it only goes up to Windows 8 but I've had no issues with it on my PC running Windows 10 worked right out of the box. It came with an installation disc but I didn't even need it Windows recognized it and I was able to connect to my internet.

I will say though I don't play too many online games but the few I have it's been solid and games from Steam and Origin download pretty fast and I watch YouTube, Twitch, Netflix all in HD just fine.

u/flying_ninja127 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Will this pcie wireless network card work with my GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming mobo, because on the amazon page for the network card it says it only uses ddr3 ram?

u/nicoman03 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Is this the one you're talking about?

so, there is a slot on the motherboard for the card to go in, right? If that's the case, where do the antenna go?

u/tps222 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Sure, what model of wireless router would you be connecting to? Recommendation would be based on whether or not it's N standard or AC, and whether or not it's single band or dual band (2.4ghz and 5ghz spectrums).

The one I currently own is http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That might be a bit much if you don't have a dual-band router.

This is the cheaper single band option:

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN881ND-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B0079XWMEI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418260345&sr=1-3&keywords=wireless+adapter

If you want to avoid pci-express and go with a usb option, here is a good one:

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Wireless-Mbps-Adapter-TEW-624UB/dp/B000R5LWRI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418260613&sr=1-3&keywords=usb+wireless+adapter

Only go with the USB one if you aren't too far from the wireless router. The pci-express ones have 3 antennas for increasing signal reception range.

u/Breadlifts · 1 pointr/buildapc

This seems to be popular and well-reviewed:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20

Amazon reviewers say it is easy to install. I have no personal experience with it.

u/undercoverwaffles · 1 pointr/windows8

I've has this wireless card for six months and have had no complaints.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/

u/zexon · 1 pointr/buildapc

Through a combination of inability to run cable to my room from the router and having a big ass house, I use wifi. But the connection is stable and consistently gets 90+ Mbps down and 5 Mbps up. Haven't had any issues with it whatsoever.

This is the card I use, and it's amazing.

u/DarkWarrior454 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yes you would need a adapter. You would plug it into the PCI-E slot. Here is one that I personally recommend: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20

It is a very simple instalattion on the PCI-E x1 slot (the very small one).

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/Wicked-Skengman · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Network Card: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Antennas/dp/B007GMPZ0A

Router: Huawei HG635 Talk Talk Super Router

u/legacymedia92 · 1 pointr/buildapc

The card you picked is two r9 290's on the same chip, meaning you have a quad crossfire setup. not bad, but the second one will not give you that much of a performance increase. That's $1000 right there.

The next thing that stands out is the wi-fi adapter. $97? unless you NEED AC you can switch to somthing like this (highly rated, uses b/g/n).

Blu-ray drive: unless you plan to watch them, you don't need this at all. heck I only have an optical drive in my pc because it was laying around.

Motherboard/processor: I might look at cheaper options here, but I don't have time to look up specifics now. I think a more midrange i7, or a high i5 will give you similar performance.

HDD/SSD: I would go for a smaller HDD, and use the savings to get a bigger SSD. unless you NEED a 4TB drive (I use a 1TB)

also are you a student (or know one?) if so you can get windows 8.1 pro from microsoft for 69.99

u/Streiw · 1 pointr/techsupport

It's no problem at all. :) There's nothing to worry about compatibility wise, just be sure to keep the receipt as USB WiFi adapters usually have an unnecessarily high mark-up in retail stores. When you install the USB adapter, make sure to go to your Device Manager and disable your onboard wireless NIC to prevent any conflicts.

Once you determine if it is indeed the onboard WiFi/NIC that's causing the issue, I would return the USB adapter and purchase an internal NIC with an external SMA antenna for better connectivity, such as this, or if you want to use a hardwired connection, this.

u/Skiiball · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

We don't use wired connection, we both only use wifi using this wifi adapter. However, I've never had any ping spikes and we use the same wifi connection and adapter.

u/manarius5 · 1 pointr/techsupport

I might suggest this one. It's a bit more than I'd want to spend, but at least it'll be reliable.

u/Sovano · 1 pointr/buildapc

It seems you're very confused by what everyone is trying to tellyou so I'll try to break it down for you.

Your computer can connect to the internet either through a wired connection or wireless connection (also known as Wi-Fi).

Wired Connection

For a wired connect you need three things

    1. A modem (the box that provides allows you to have internet)

    1. Computer with an Ethernet/LAN (Local Area Network) port.
      An Ethernet/LAN port looks like [this] (https://dailykermit.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/pcback.png?w=700)

    1. An Ethernet cable (this is the wired connection). An Ethernet cable looks like this

      What you do is plug the Ethernet cable into both the modem and your computer into the Ethernet/LAN ports. The Ethernet cable passes the internet connection from the modem to your computer.

      Wireless Connection
      There are multiple ways of connecting wirelessly to the internet, but in your case you need primarily two things:

    1. A router. This is different from a modem. A modem allows you to connect to the internet through a wired connection. A router allows you to the internet without a wired connection. With that being said there are modems which are also routers (so they are two devices in one).

      Because you don't have a wired connection to pass the internet on to your computer, you need something else so your computer can connect to your router. There are several methods of connecting to the internet but I'll cover the two most common ones for desktops.

    1. PCI-E network adapter. Here's an example of [one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20)
    1. USB network adapter. Here's an example of [one] (https://www.amazon.com/ANEWKODI-600Mbps-150Mbps-433Mbps-Wireless/dp/B01G8IPLD8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498950306&sr=8-4&keywords=usb%2Bwireless&th=1)

      If you install one of these on your computer, they will act as the internet receiver. What does this mean? Your router (which is the source of your internet) can connect to the internet receiver, which would give you a wireless internet connection.

      Whether you want to connect to the internet through a wired or wireless connection is completely up to you (however most will suggest a wired connection because this is the most reliable type of connection).

      Note: The links I provided were for educational purposes only and are not necessarily recommendations, however I picked them from the best-sellers list in Amazon for their categories so they aren't necessarily bad either.
u/Gfresh404 · 1 pointr/buildapc

What kind of internet speeds are you getting?

2.4 vs 5 Ghz is unlikely to make a difference unless if you live where there is a lot of interference on the 2.4 Ghz frequency.

I would ditch the external USB wireless adapter and opt for a PCIe wireless card. Something like this

u/DNAGAMES · 1 pointr/techsupport

After a lot of google searching and a phone call to comcast WE have fixed the problem! My wireless wifi card doesn't work well with windows 10. I downloaded a new driver(for windows 7) and now it works. Oh btw I have a [tl-wdn4800] (http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A) but this is what it looked like before the driver and after the driver Thanks for the help! EDIT the before and after are backwards

u/WhosFamousNotMe · 1 pointr/computers

Actually, if you want to get wifi for your PC, you don't need to buy a new motherboard. There are wifi cards you can buy, like [this one](https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A (which plugs directly into your motherboard) (which plugs directly into your motherboard) or this one (which you plug into a usb port in the front/back of your computer).

But yes, the motherboard generally doesn't get upgraded on its own too often.

Here's the thing though, different generations and brands of CPU use different motherboard sockets, meaning that if you were to buy a new Intel CPU, it wouldn't be compatible with your current motherboard. You'd have to buy a new motherboard that is compatible with the series/generation of the CPU you're buying.

The power supply doesn't really need to be upgraded unless you need the extra wattage or you currently have a lower-quality power supply. A higher-quality PSU should last several years.

You're right about the ram - it doesn't usually get upgraded unless you need more. However, with Intel's skylake chips that came out a year or two ago, DDR4 ram became the new standard. It's not cross-compatible with DDR3, the previous standard; as a result of that, when you buy a new CPU and motherboard (if it's Skylake or newer), you'll also have to buy all new DDR4 ram as well, as you won't be able to use DDR3.

Depending on usage case, I'd say the most often upgraded part is the GPU.

u/denverbutpats · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A

I do not believe this is a Wireless N adapter? Wireless N are on board and USB, right? (Again, I know almost nothing about network cards)

u/Incandesce__ · 1 pointr/buildapc

Thanks so much! The rest of the components/models are as follows:

  • Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
  • Seagate - Barracuda 1 TB 3.5” 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
  • EVGA - 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
  • Antec - One ATX Mid Tower Case
  • Gigabyte - GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard.

    I wanna say the SSD is a Samsung 850 EVO but I’m not home to confirm for sure at the moment. I’m also not sure if this is relevant or not to the motherboard, but I don’t have access to Ethernet and am using this WiFi card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_MzmQFmsuN1zKH
u/DJ-Al-Dente · 1 pointr/PcBuild

Now I need to figure out how to connect to the internet haha. I dont think my cousin has a wireless connection. I noticed he had an Ethernet cable connected to his tower. I saw this online

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A

Do you recommend a better wireless adapter for pc?

u/Caleb10E · 1 pointr/buildapc

Buy a wifi adapter, that's pretty standard fare. Get this guy.

u/1point5volts · 1 pointr/buildapc

any z270 motherboard with decent reviews should be good.


these are good pcie wifi cards: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Archer-T6E/dp/B007GMPZ0A/

pick either N or AC depending on what your router can do


Some motherboards have onbaord wifi, but I've never used one and can't vouch for how good it is: https://www.amazon.com/ROG-STRIX-Z270E-GAMING-Motherboard/dp/B01NGTJNSZ/

u/jamesqau · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

It's called a wireless network card, and most plug into PCI or PCI Express.

When I reluctantly (read: was forced) moved to wireless, I started with a TP-Link because it was much cheaper than ASUS, and I don't typically buy branding hype.

It was a mistake, gaming was impossible. I later moved to ASUS and it was much better, but it will never compare to wired gaming. The intermittent drops that you don't notice when surfing the web became all too apparent when gaming.

What not to buy.

What I bought and could live with.

edit: formatting

u/jkangg · 1 pointr/buildapc

If you have the option, always use an ethernet connection. It's far superior to wifi in connectivity and speed. Otherwise, you can use this usb adapter for super cheap or this TP Link PCI card You can select the cheaper option of the TP-Link card for $18 (N300 2T2R)

If you don't mind me asking, what are the specs (resolution, refresh rate) or brand/model# of your monitor? I can check if the monitor would be a very noticeable upgrade.

u/RolandMT32 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I like the TP-Link TL-WDN4800. It has a decent speed and works in both Windows and Linux.

u/thegreatsquirreldini · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I am assuming you're using an MSI Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon? If you are, then you can just put it in the M.2 slot below the CPU socket and above the first PCI slot. Or in the other M.2 slot near the bottom. The low-profile M.2s will actually fit against the board and will not interfere with any of your PCI cards, including your 1080s, so you can put it in any M.2 slot on your board.

Edit: Wait a minute... your GTX 1080s should go on the metal-clad PCI slots, which leaves you two open PCIe slots, the small one between your 1080s and the bigger one at the bottom... why do you say you can't get just a regular PCIe wifi card like this one that will fit between your 1080s?

u/syedN07 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I was thinking of putting the TP-Link N900 or Ac1300

Would this work?

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A

u/ujaku · 1 pointr/buildapc

Will this network card work with this motherboard? Is it a universal thing?

Also, what is the best way to buy Windows 10? Do you guys spend 100 dollars on the OS for every build?

Also, any good deals on a HDD happening right now?

u/Typo-Kign · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have 150 Mbps internet at my place. Do I need a wireless card with 802.11ac 5GHz or is 802.11n 5GHz sufficient for these speeds?

I will probably either buy this 802.11n or this 802.11ac unless anyone has any recommendations or can find any cards that are cheaper on Amazon (I have gift card balance that I would prefer to spend)

u/JFizDaWiz · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

i used to have issues when I ran a USB wifi adapter, I would strongly recommend something like this if you don't get any other resolutions.

u/sonotirish · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

This should do fine.

u/wang__mang · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

For a desktop, would this USB ball or a PCIe adaptor be better? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A

u/markmark27 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Is a wireless PCI card my best option if I don't have Ethernet in my room?

If so, is this card good, and will it work with Windows 10?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=nav_timeline_asin?tag=pcgamingbuilds02-20&_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

u/Rodpwnz · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

$650 Build

+$40 Wifi adapter

+$100 Windows 7 64 bit

+$80 240GB SSD for OS and Games

= Total $800ish without OS or SSD

This should be able to handle BF4 on Ultra at 1080p with 60fps

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

EDIT Cheaper WiFi card for $20

u/Mewthree1 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Here's some good info:http://www.pcworld.com/article/243226/the_desktop_wireless_adapter_difference_usb_vs_pci.html.

I personally cheaped out and bought a replacement pci adapter for hp desktop since it costs $10 for dual band wifi so I can't really personally recommend you one from experience. This one seems to be popular though: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457997972&sr=8-2&keywords=tplink%2Bwifi%2Bcard&th=1&psc=1

u/Kirir · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Moving my rig to a different room and need to buy a PCIE network adapter, anything i should look for in particular? I just need wifi capability.

Im currently looking at this but its pretty expensive...

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495048199&sr=8-1&keywords=n900

u/bandman2016 · 1 pointr/buildapc

An addendum to my reply:

Wifi is wifi, desktop would be just as reliable (if not better, depending on the card you get) as laptop wifi

I've used this card for a couple years now, and have had no problems with it: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A

There's better, more recent models out there, but I don't recommend what I haven't used.

Onboard vs dedicated card: depends on what your motherboard. If it's m-ITX, then you're going to use the onboard, since the single PCIe slot will be full of raw GPU gaming power; if it's an m-ATX or ATX motherboard, it's up to you, both will work fine, though I think only high-end expenive motherboards of those sizes come with onboard wifi, and for the most part it is cheaper to get a dedicated card

u/bobombpom · 1 pointr/buildapc

What's the best way to boost my pc's wifi signal? My laptop works at this range, but my desktop doesn't. I have this wifi card, but it just isn't cutting it. Does the tinfoil system work? Do wifi antenna's help at all?

u/zoidbergisop · 1 pointr/buildmeapc

hey just a follow up, I ordered all the parts and now I need to get a wireless network card (unfortunatley there is no way for me to do a wired connection) any recommendations on that end?


(this is one I was looking at currently https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=lp_13983711_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495262621&sr=1-1&th=1)

u/Zilnako · 1 pointr/buildapc

I was expecting things similaire to this. Is that hard to setup? I'm asking before watching a tutorial doing my research.

I'm guessing thats only an extender of the current wifi? It's better because of the speed / stability you can get?

(copied my comment since its the same topic :D )

u/AmbidextrousBrewer · 1 pointr/buildapc

If I’m not using ethernet what’s the best way to utilize wifi in my build? Should I go with a motherboard such as this-

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8HNGYW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2A5WK6D1ZEDVZ&coliid=I2EJ4Y40TPFL4G paired with an i5 4690k or usb adapter or get an adapter like this-

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2A5WK6D1ZEDVZ&coliid=I1M5DWVS5TP53J&psc=1

u/deathville · 1 pointr/techsupport

From all of the comments, it seems that a PCI card is the most reliable and consistent option, especially if I am going to be online gaming and Video streaming. But what's the difference between different cards?

Ex. What makes this Rosewill one and this TP-Link one different from the one above?

u/FedExPope · 1 pointr/buildapc

I've been using this one for about 6 months now:

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A

The N300, <$20 and it's been working great. I would recommend it.

u/TheHomey · 1 pointr/buildapc

I've had a few of these for various computers and have never had a problem, but if you're still hesitant, This is wired but also a good option Another good option

u/tortured_turtle · 1 pointr/buildapc

Do already have a wireless router? If so what bands?
I would recommend this card:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/

I heard people from Australia buy amazon in the uk.

u/123kyran123 · 1 pointr/buildapc

> but which one should I buy, considering a Wi-Fi adapter?

The TP Link WDN-4800. It's very popular on this subreddit and gets recommended very often.

For cpu and Mobo I'd go with the I5 4690 and the ASRock H97 Pro4.

> Which 750w PSU for my GPU? (I'm talking about compatibility for pins)

Most 750W power supplies come with the necessary cables for the computer. I know for sure that this XFX Pro Series 850W has all the cables you need.

> About the RAM, I'd go for the faster CL9 I put in description

There is no scenario where you'll even notice the difference between CL9 and CL10... It might, just might improve when doing something like rendering / 3D-modeling.
So you can save yourself about 8,- that way.

> and same thing for the SSD 840 Pro, which has better read/write speed.

When only considering the read/write speeds you'd see 1 maybe 2% performance improvement over the 840 Evo. While the 840 Evo is ~30% cheaper.
If you think performance is important get the Samsung 840 Evo 120GB twice and put them in Raid 0. It improves performance up to 100%! And is still cheaper than the 840 Pro.

u/BadWithCompooters · 1 pointr/techsupport

Looks like you need to install the drivers manually. Here's a quick guide

If it still doesn't work then I recommend this card: TP-Link TL-WDN4800

Works fine in my Windows 8.1 box.

u/DFrumpyOne · 1 pointr/buildapc

I'm considering this TP-LINK adaptor right now. So far the only bad thing I can see with it is that the software is terrible, but it's not required. That seems to be the case with most of the ones I'm looking at, though.

u/Subrotow · 1 pointr/buildapc

Are you just looking for USB adapter or PCIe?

I would strongly suggest PCIe

u/Lucifest · 1 pointr/CSUC

Picking up one of these would help big time. The multiple antennas serve as multiple connections and no dropped wifi.

u/PC_Viking · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

You have to buy one for a desktop unless you bought a special motherboard with WIFI preinstalled - You obviously didn't. Buy one of these and stick it in one of the small PCI slots next to your GPU. https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-450Mbps-Wireless-Express-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A

u/Houdini5150 · 1 pointr/techsupport

You could update and get something like http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464989349&sr=1-5&keywords=5+ghz+wireless+adapter

and run the 5 ghz.

If you already on 2.5 ghz it could be that you have some interference on there but you never know either if the wireless router supports 2.5 and or 5 ghz.

I would report the issue to your land lord too because it could be there equipment and if you paying for it, might as well look at their end of it as well.

u/LawrenciumSQ · 1 pointr/buildapc

My Favorite card on the market. Comes in both PCI and PCI-E.

u/st3tienne · 1 pointr/buildapcforme
u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/buildapc

TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 is what I have, and can use it on 8.1.

u/alienator064 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I use this and it works great one floor away and on different sides of the house from my modem/router.

u/hashtagImpulse · 1 pointr/buildapc

Thanks, that helps so so much. Does it matter what card I buy or can I just buy a cheap card? This card seems pretty good based on the reviews, but will it affect my ping (ms) in games at all? TP-LINK N900
Edit: Just did a little research and this much more expensive one is supposedly much higher quality, but is it really 3x (the price) better? ASUS AC 1900

u/ianmichael7 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Depends if you're using single band or duel band, certain cards are better with one over the other... for me this does the job: Amazon TP-LINK Card

u/chitoiup · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

I'd say instead of using a dongle, try out a dedicated wifi card. That's what I use and it works really well: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394041415&sr=8-1&keywords=wifi+card

Affordable too!

u/kinpatsunogaka · 1 pointr/buildapc

>Is there a reason why you use that card?
This one is cheaper ($35) and it claims to reach speeds of 450 Mbps, whereas the one you have ($50) goes up to 3 Mpbs. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511820874&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi%2Bcard&th=1

Actually, it goes up to 867 mbps

>I can't seem to find any reliable reviews of wifi cards?? I find this really odd that nobody's really covered it.

Probably because most people will choose to use ethernet cables instead of wifi.

>Are wifi cards still a thing?

Yes, they're still a thing.

u/HMS-Kaiser · 1 pointr/buildapc

Heres the #1 selling pcie wifi card on Amazon for $40: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A

It uses 802.11a/b/g/n but there's a more expensive card 75$ if your looking for 802.ac (higher bandwidth): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX7AQ?psc=1 .

But remember your wifi is only good as your weakest link so if you go 802.ac you'd probably need a better router to get the most out of it. Also depends on your internet provider plan. I'd stick with the first choice because of your budget

I use the first one w/o issue

u/akash227 · 1 pointr/hackintosh

You don't need to buy an adapter you can buy an internal wifi+bluetooth card. What I did was buy a tplink wdn4800 for wifi which is fairly cheap and works well and then a Bluetooth adapter. I believe my iMessage and FT work but I can't get airdrop. If you don't need handoff or any of those features you can grab any compatible bt adapter. Here's links for my wireless set up. Both of these work out of the box so I didn't have to install any extra kexts. If your looking for an all in one internal bt+wifi card google it I believe there's a list on tonymacx86.

http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Multi-Language-Version-Adapter-GBU521W6/dp/B007ZT2AXE/ref=sr_1_1?s=fiona-hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1462739296&sr=8-1&keywords=IOGEAR+GBU521W6+USB+Bluetooth+4.0

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462739312&sr=1-1&keywords=wdn4800

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/KeckUp · 1 pointr/techsupport

I have this. It says it connects to 5GHz

u/cloudbyday90 · 1 pointr/buildapc

What is the capabilities of your current wifi card?

Get something like this

Distance is important factor though, you cannot expect to maintain a reliable wifi connection. You will probably get something close to 90 mbps.

u/Llama_7 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

One of my friends had the same issue, but his WiFi to the room in his house that his PC was in was utterly terrible. He used a Power Line Adapter which might be of more use to you?

Otherwise something like this I guess would do.

u/andysaurus_rex · 1 pointr/techsupport

I reinstalled windows a few months ago. I'd say it's 4 months old or so

At school I have no problem connecting, and I had no problem connecting before we changed modems at home

I haven't recently installed anything, no.

I have not tried using a cable to connect because it's very inconvenient due to the layout of my house, but that will be a last resort for me if all else fails.

I built the computer myself, so it has no model. The network adapter is this guy

I don't know what model the modem is. It doesn't seem to have a name on it. It's got a Verizon logo and is thin and angular.

u/tmayrand · 1 pointr/umass

I use TP Link's N900 Wireless Adapter (Model No. TL-WDN4800).

Link to it on amazon, also note that it is PrimeCampus

If you haven't heard yet, Amazon is directly affiliated with UMass and you can finds details about it at umass.amazon.com.

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

u/Scardaddy · 1 pointr/hackintosh

I do believe this is an acceptable wifi adapter, it's not USB, but as I understand it choosing a USB one is part of the problem....

link

u/bort_simpson · 1 pointr/buildapc

Could someone please explain why pcpartpicker claims that this PCIe card won't fit into this case? FWIW, I plan on using an SSD and no discrete GPU so there should be space? Novice PC builder, sorry if this is an obvious incompatibility.

*edit for clarification: need the PCIe wifi card for a hackintosh setup, as the mobo's wifi isn't supported

u/Gaff_Tape · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have an ASUS Maximus VI Hero and a R9 290x. The GPU is currently sitting in the main PCI slot (the top-most red one); if I were to get a PCI-E x1 wireless adapter like this one and slot it in one of the PCI-E x1 slots on my board, would it drop my GPU's PCI lane from x16 to x8?

u/TheKellehur · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Does that board already have wifi compatibility or do I need to buy an adapter thing? Like one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=pcpapi-20

u/EvanSimonson · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Just get a pcie 1x adapter from like Linksys or tp-link

Edit: here's the one I use
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PWHgAbR5NNYT9

u/thebamboozler12 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

TP-Link N300 Wireless PCI-Express Adapter (TL-WN881ND) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079XWMEI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n90fAbWZH0QQF
This is what I use, works enough to streak 1080p video while gaming. If you're not on a budget, I recommend this one TP-Link N900 Wireless Dual Band PCI-Express Adapter (TL-WDN4800) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k-0fAbFQ4N70K

u/GreenGiant69 · 1 pointr/buildapc

In terms of cards, this is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A?th=1&psc=1
It’s only 35 so it won’t break your bank. If you’re gonna look at another card though, pci-e cards (I have found) work better than USB

u/The_Golden_Gun · 1 pointr/buildapc

There are wireless adapter cards that go in a pci-e slot on your mobo. If you are worried about the space inside your case or you want to save that slot for something else there are also usb dongles that do the same thing. Like above, these may not be the best models, they are just quick example of what to look for.

u/sky1ine · 1 pointr/buildapc

some motherboards have WiFi built in, but not the one you linked..
so you'd have to buy something like this, which goes into the PCI slot in your motherboard.

u/LRM300 · 1 pointr/wireless

As you're finding out, what you pay is what you get. If you care about high performance, you want to avoid USB adapters for WiFi unless it's a last resort or there's a technical limitation of the device you're trying to get on WiFi.

I'd go for a PCI/PCI-E wireless NIC with actual, physical rubber duck antennas (assuming you have a free PCI/PCI-E slot). The antennas are critical regardless; you can find these on USB adapters too, but usually only 1 (and you want at least 2 for high throughput). You're probably looking for something like either of these, depending on the exact model of your wireless router:

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN881ND-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B0079XWMEI (for 2x2 wireless routers, 2.4 GHz B/G/N only)

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A (for 3x3 wireless routers, dual band 2.4/5.0 GHz A/B/G/N)

I would probably recommend the first one as baseline, but urge you toward the second. If your wireless router supports the 5.0 GHz band (A/N), then it'd be worth looking at the second card instead. The second card is overall of a higher quality regardless. Note that with either card, your computer will need a PCI-E slot.

u/GillyTC · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

This is what i have and it seems to do the job. although wired is definitely better, i'm stuck with powerlines for when i am using my desktop at home. Definitely recommend the UniFi AP family though. They're a sub-favorite for a reason.

u/Hoboroc · 1 pointr/buildapc

I forgot to mention that he wont have a convenient way to get a ethernet cable to the room where the PC will be in. I use this wifi adapter and gave me no problems, but it does require a pcie x1 slot.

u/invisiblewardog · 1 pointr/techsupport

USB WiFi modules are fairly low power...since you have a desktop PC, you might try a PCI Express WiFi card like this. Assuming you have an available port for it.

I use that in my gaming PC which is on a different level of my house (diagonal distance maybe 30 feet?). I get 14 MB/s downloads from fast servers...well over 100 Mbps (and exceeding my ISP claims).

Here is the .co.uk link since one of your links was .co.uk, I assume you are in Europe.

u/ravupadh · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I see. The only issue with the power line is the fact that it will be cumbersome since it has to go through a bunch of rooms and across the ceiling, etc. I think I'm going to buy this high quality wireless adapter for now:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466481406&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=wireless+adapter&psc=1

and see if that gets me close to the speeds I want. If it doesn't then I'll return it and either settle for the ethernet power line or ask Verizon to move the fios box/router to my room. Thanks a lot for the help!

u/powerflamer · 1 pointr/buildapc

If it was working for a month then it likely just went faulty. You could probably have it replaced under warranty.

I have this WiFi adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800

It works well enough despite my impenetrable walls.

I also use these powerline adapters: TP-Link TL-WPA4220T

According to a few review sites they are apparently the best powerline adapters. The hundreds of Amazon reviews and ratings are also very encouraging.

u/TrickTwo · 1 pointr/buildapc

TP-Link makes good wifi cards. This is the one I have and I recommend it.

If your wifi is strong enough from where you're planning to put your computer, I'd recommend getting the wifi card. You don't 'have' to use it if you end up moving your computer closer later on.

u/Omega52 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

I've tried that and the improvement was negligible. :/

I think I'm gonna get a better network card for now and get my own router & modem in a month.

Which of these two do you think is better? This or This one

I like the idea of the intel one since my computer is under a desk in the corner, but im not too sure which one to go with.

u/f9yz · 1 pointr/buildapc

What is the difference between the one you gave me and this one?

u/timk-14 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Well in that case spend 40 or so bucks on a better WiFi antenna like this
TP-Link N900 Wireless Dual Band PCI-Express Adapter (TL-WDN4800) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Eb5KAbCA3A74N

u/gatecrasher48 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Is something like this not advisable because you can't extend the antenna?

u/Eidbanger · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I purchased this should be ok?

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Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Black - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008NFWNFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E391OX6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Power Supply: Corsair semi-modular 600W - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ALYOTTI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Keyboard: SteelSeries 6G v2 US Layout - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0038X3ZVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Graphics Card: Asus R9 280X - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-R9280X-DC2T-3GD5-1070MHz-Express-Graphics/dp/B00FRV9FDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463679982&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+280x

CPU: Intel i5-4670k (I've not overclocked it) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-4690K-Processor-LGA1150-Socket/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463680059&sr=8-2&keywords=Intel+i5-4670k

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H -
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u/PamBeeslysTits · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have this one

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A

It works well, no driver installation needed (windows took care of it easily). Also especially good if you ever want to hackintosh your build since its plug n play there too (at least it was for me, that's actually the reason i upgraded to this one).

Now that I say that, I'd probably get an AC variant at this point.

u/schmidtily · 1 pointr/buildapc

Isn't that the outdated version of this?

u/zdrouse · 0 pointsr/HowToHack

This is kinda non-related but I have a question about wireless signals and setups in general for aiding in cracking methods.

I plan to add a wireless card to my desktop however I would like to cap the max (20 dbm) signal on the card. The card is listed below and comes with 3 2dbm antennas.

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-Wireless-Express-Adapter/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1D34L74W8U07B&coliid=I3QAQTO4G7E2VI


I would like to purchase 3 of the below antennas that are 7 dbm (which would total 21 dbm together?)

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-ANT24-0700-Omni-Directional-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B0007XXU3E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1D34L74W8U07B&coliid=IP0YLEKH6GHBX


Would adding 3 of the D-LINK antennas work with this setup while maxing out the signal strength of the network card? I'm curious if spreading the antennas out as far as they could would have any impact or if they combine signal strength. Still learning how wireless hardware works.

u/seantaiphoon · 0 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I have this one, https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A, and I absolutely love it. I am about 40 feet and 3 walls from it and I get the full connection of my internet. Granted its only 80mps.

u/epiktek · 0 pointsr/buildapc

Is there a reason why you use that card?

This one is cheaper ($35) and it claims to reach speeds of 450 Mbps, whereas the one you have ($50) goes up to 3 Mpbs.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511820874&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi%2Bcard&th=1

I notice Austin Evans in this video uses AC900 Tp link, but when I click on the provided link, it took me to a refurbished model for 65$. So I don't know if he's recommending refurb on this, or if it's a mistake. New one is $90.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/TO5cYWd12lQ?t=3m17s
LINK TO TPLINK AC900 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B00TQEX7AQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511820874&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi%2Bcard&th=1

I can't seem to find any reliable reviews of wifi cards?? I find this really odd that nobody's really covered it. Linus covered one from ASUS four years ago...

Are wifi cards still a thing? What are people doing these days?

u/ImKindaHighBut · -1 pointsr/linuxquestions

>Realtek

Realtek is a mixed bag on linux and honestly, I can't suggest an atheros card more to anyone planning on doing any work on Linux. Dump Realtek whenever you can.

Research any product made by tp-link. They TEND to use atheros wifi drivers for their products but always be sure before you purchase one. I've had a 5ghz model of one of their wifi cards in my desktop for ages that's been working like a fucking champ. They also won't break the bank, most of them cost around $30 at most on amazon.