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    How good is the Intel Centrino 3160 AC compared to 7260 AC?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Benchmade 42, Apr 4, 2014.

  1. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

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    I know that both are AC abgn cards with Bluetooth 4.0 and dual band 2x2 but are there other differences?

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    cbautis2 Notebook Consultant

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    3160AC is 1x1 so therefore it's only 1/2 of the speed of 7260AC! The Intel Ultimate N 6300 is faster than 3160AC! Being 1x1 means it'll be even slower than 7260N or Centrino 2230 using typical N 300 or N 600 routers!
     
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