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    Intel 5100 wireless, upgrade to?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Meaker@Sager, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I have heard about the 5100 dropouts and I have been having wireless issues. What would be a good card to move to?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 29, 2010
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    I would say the
    -Intel 5300, 3x3 speeds but is last generation
    -Intel Centrino Advanced N 6200, 2x2 speeds and is this generation
    -or the Intel Centrino Ultimate N 6300 , 3x3 speeds and is this generation

    Either one will be a step up from the 5100. If you need the extra speed, go for the 5300 or 6300. If you just want the cheapest but still good, go for the 6200. I, myself, have this card and it is awesome =D
     
    computerstriker, Mar 29, 2010
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    What about Atheros modules?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 29, 2010
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    from what I hear, Intel NICs are the best with reliability and performance. And besides, Intel cards aren't that expensive and if your gonna change your card why not make it worthwhile? (by the way I am not insulting your post in any way)
     
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    Just want to make sure, both intel's 5100 and 5300 have been slated so it's not so stange that I ask about competitors.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 29, 2010
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    5300 works great.
    Atheros also great, but make sure you get the ones with equal or greater spec than Intel 5300
     
    crayonyes, Mar 29, 2010
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    i'd say 6200 or 6300... both will be great.. i would stay away from atheros as it doesn't have anything as good as intel.. and i'm quite suprised as my 5100 worked allright... picked up great signal when i used it on the 21st storey where i used to live and on the ground floor where i live now.
     
    sean473, Mar 30, 2010
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    I have two 5100's and they work awesome. Both have great signal strength and speed..........
     
    TANWare, Mar 30, 2010
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