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    Killer Wireless-N 1103 for the ALienware m17x

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by basicallysoup, Dec 12, 2012.

  1. basicallysoup

    basicallysoup Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, just a quick question! I'm planning on buying an Alienware m17x but I'm not sure what wireless card I should buy :?
    The Killer Wireless-N 1103 seems really fancy and all and has tons of awesome reviews but I'm not so sure if I actually need it!

    So my dilemma stemmed from the following;
    - 50% of the time that I'll be using the laptop, I'll probably be plugged into a modem or an ethernet connection
    - Most of the wireless internet connections around here don't have a speed higher than 1mps tops
    - It's $70!

    Help! D:
     
    basicallysoup, Dec 12, 2012
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  2. jpsm

    jpsm Notebook Deity

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    If you plan to play on wifi,have 70$ to spend and plan on getting good wireless connection in the future then get it. Software is fancy and I myself dont use it to its full potential as I am not that good with computers but I get better pings on wifi then on wired gaming.
     
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  3. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    That's a good card buy way to expensive. I wouldn't buy it especially that you need a proper router to really make use of it- and you're not gonna be using it anyway.

    If Wi-Fi is faster tahn Ethernet in terms of latency either your router is complete crap or- what I find way more likely- there is an issue with an Ethernet wire.
    Check another one- especially if the one you are using has been bent much or stepped on.
     
    downloads, Dec 12, 2012
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