Which WiFi card is the best for the M17x R3 ?

Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 Vs Intel Wireless LAN 6300 3x3 (802.11a/b/g/n)

wich one is the best card ?

 

See this thread.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/593723-dell-offering-killer-network-card-2.html

conclusion, an intel 6200 should be just as good, unless you are truly competitive gamer and need the lowest ping possible because your ego cannot handle any more losses (and you have $$$ to burn)

hope this helps.

 

Killer-N 1003 is better than Intel 6300 performance wise. If it is worth the cash depends on what you use your internet for. If you game online, the killer-N might be worth its price.

 

on the dell site the intel is more expencive than the killer
i bought the 6300 but just saw that the killer came out for the r3 so im thinking of returning it to get the killer , the reason i got the intel 6300 is cause of 5hz frequency wich mine doesnt have at the moment , do u know if the killer runs on 5hz frequency?

 

It supports 5Ghz and is just as good as the 6300 if not better due to the packet allocation ability.

 

Note that you will lose all of the technologies attached to an Intel wireless card if you opt for the Killer card. Some Intel technologies you will lose include: Intel My Wifi, Intel WiDi (Wireless Display).

 

Also be aware that 99.9999% of people wont be able to tell the difference between a card like the Killer Wireless N and the Intel 6300. In fact, most people wont be able to tell the difference between the Killer Wireless N and a Wireless G card simply because the vast majority of Internet connections are significantly slower than even Wireless G. The Killer will only show its strength when gaming on a local WLAN against people also connected to the LAN/WLAN.

I just bought the Intel 6300 for $35 from Buy.com for my M17x R3 and it's getting 300 mbps to my D-Link DIR-655

 

This is partially true, The software and hardware features on/for the Killer wireless allow the usage of bandwidth to be more efficient to the tasks you are doing. Look @ the thread in the M18x section. Actually I will just link it to you. Ppl are noticing a difference with their video streaming as well as gaming.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...oot-killer-wireless-n-1103-compatability.html

 

Stock one seems fine for me to use for torrenting gigantic files at speeds of over 125kbps.

 

i need to boost my wifi, currently i have the dw1501 crap card that came with it(me being cheap) and at work i cant get a signal do to the range, i need either a new internal chip 9was looking at the intel 6300 or and external antenna.. any ideas

 

If I were you I would grab the Killer wireless N or the 6300. I'm not sure how much more range you'll get over your current card though.

 

my old laptop with an older dell card got 3 bars whilst this 1501 gets only 1.. and ive heard the 6300 gets signal up to 1/4 mile depends on the router

 

Im having a killer wireless n1103 on the way now so i'd suggest you get one too

 

Go with the killer wireless. The 1102 is as simple as swapping wifi cards and installing some drivers.

 

im getting the 1103 killer, currently trying to find one on google but no luck..

 

On ebay or iphantomhives in the marketplace...

 

Hi just looking at wireless cards online. What's the best wireless card for my M17X R3. Been looking at killer n or intel 6300 n. what's your opinion?
Do you have a really good one or were you let down by something you thought was good

 

I use the Intel 6300 and it's been rock solid for me. the Killer 1103 will provide faster speeds but I have heard that the driver can cause BSOD's. I had looked at upgrading to the 1103 but then I figured that the faster speeds wouldn't benefit me as I'm already hitting the max internet speed as provided by my ISP (16 Mpbs).

 

Fair enough It does seem good good price too. What's BSOD's? I want the best possible anyone found the killer to be good?

 

BSOD is short for Blue Screen of Death. You can Google it for more info.

I believe you will find these interesting:
Bigfoot 1103 vs. Intel 6300 Speedtest.net Results
"Killer 1103" wifi card vs Intel 6230, 6300: is it the Holy Grail?
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/head_head_bigfoot_killer_wireless-n_1102_vs_intel_centrino_ultimate-n_6300
[Wireless] Intel Ultimate 6300 vs Killer Wireless-N 1103
Interesting Comparison: Killer Wireless 1103 vs Intel WiFi 6300
Killer Wireless-N 1103 Review: Can Qualcomm Take On Centrino?

 

yeah very good. I suspect the 1103 is not out yet, only place i saw selling them were pre orders

 

Dude, the 1103 has been out for over a year. I've had on in my system for a long time.

 

Oh, no they're out. There were a few for sale here on the forums. Not sure if they've sold yet.

 

They used to be sold on amazon, but looks they got removed rather recently.

 

^ very recently it seems. I think I was looking at them on Amazon less than 2 weeks ago!

 

Wired for gaming FTW!!

I have the 6300 and gaming is just fine. I'd suggest you get slightly better before blaming your wireless card on a few deaths

 

Check here:

Killer Wireless-N 1103 Review: Can Qualcomm Take On Centrino? : Killer Wireless: Is It Able To Usurp Intel's Centrino?.

AnandTech - Bigfoot?s Killer-N 1102 Wireless Networking vs. the World

 

Long read but what a huge margin on those test between Intel and Killer.

 

I have the M17xR4 and the 2230 card. Since the 2230 is only a two antenna card, will there be the third antenna already installed if I want to go to the 6300 or the 1130, or will I need to purchase a third antenna?

 

third antenna will be there, taped down to the motherboard by your wireless card.