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    Which PCI wifi card should I get for my asus z97

    Discussion in 'Desktop Hardware' started by Mohamad Zein, May 29, 2015.

  1. Mohamad Zein

    Mohamad Zein Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello

    I just finished building my Desktop, and at the end I noticed that I need a PCI card or a WiFi USB to actually have internet on my Desktop.

    Now my motherboard that I used is Asus z97

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-de...1311409599&skuid=1311409599&sellerId=15329835

    I am worried about getting a random PCI card and then frying the motherboard or something. Could you hep me out pick a good PCI card compatible with my motherboard.

    Or do you think I am better off getting a WiFi USB

    I would like your opinion and recommendation

    Thanks
     
    Mohamad Zein, May 29, 2015
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  2. turqoisegirl08

    turqoisegirl08 Notebook Evangelist

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    While I do not have your specific motherboard I'll share what I have in my MSI H97 mATX desktop. I decided on an affordable solution and bought this PCIe wireless adapter 11 months ago.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166073

    Since installation it has been stable and even without the antennas I still get a consistent connection to my router which is ~15 feet (or ~4.6 meters) and one wall. Not sure how long distance would work out as I cannot carry my desktop up and down the street to test :D

    My OS is primarily W8.1 however I recently discovered that the card also works OOB with Linux Mint 17.1. Considering that the card still works after 11 months and holds a consistent connection I would say it was a good investment for my purposes. Good luck!
     
    turqoisegirl08, May 29, 2015
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  3. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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  4. octiceps

    octiceps Nimrod

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    I see only single band (2.4 GHz) cards have been listed so far. If you have a dual band router you should get a dual band card (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). If you don't have a dual band router then what the hell are you doing. :p

    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwdn4800

    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwdn3800

    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-n900pce

    http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di
    ^This one has Bluetooth and 802.11ac support. It's actually a laptop Intel AC 7260 converted into a desktop PCIe x1 card. The AC 7260 is removable and can be swapped with any mPCIe half height card.
     
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  5. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    If I was you I get on newegg a Intel based AC wifi PCI-e card I had good luck with the N series version. They have them on newegg as well.
     
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  6. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Ask that question to my neighbor.
     
    killkenny1, May 31, 2015
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  7. octiceps

    octiceps Nimrod

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    Even more reason for you to get on the 5 GHz spectrum that your pesky neighbors aren't clogging up :p
     
    octiceps, May 31, 2015
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  8. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Why, the crappy wifi router he has doesn't even go there. Also, the shop I'm buying my stuff doesn't carry any PCI dual band adapters.

    Anyway, I think octicpes provided the OP with a good list of adapters he could use for his mobo.
     
    killkenny1, May 31, 2015
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