Pick me out a wireless adapter for my build.

writearhyme

writearhyme

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I already have my build being shipped off, so I can't change any parts. I need a good wireless adapter that fits onto my motherboard, I need good speeds for gaming/streaming.

My build:

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235026
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128565
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285
GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125466
RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422
HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
DVD Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151266
Heatsink:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
 
The trouble if you want an internal card is that you have bought a micro ATX board and a double-slot graphics card, so the graphics card is going to cover up the PCIe x1 slot which the wireless card would go in. This is why I dislike mATX boards so much.

So, because of this, it's going to be best to get an external USB dongle I think. Something like this should be good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320153 but if I'm wrong then I'm sure somebody more knowledgeable on the subject will correct me.

If you want to do streaming and gaming I would suggest using LAN/Ethernet if you can.
 
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spirit said:
The trouble if you want an internal card is that you have bought a micro ATX board and a double-slot graphics card, so the graphics card is going to cover up the PCIe x1 slot which the wireless card would go in. This is why I dislike mATX boards so much.

So, because of this, it's going to be best to get an external USB dongle I think. Something like this should be good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320153 but if I'm wrong then I'm sure somebody more knowledgeable on the subject will correct me.

If you want to do streaming and gaming I would suggest using LAN/Ethernet if you can.
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Yeah after doing some research, I figured this "mini" might be throwing me off. It's fine, it's my first build anyways. USB is easier to deal with anyways, I just hope connections are still good. Thanks for the feedback!

Also, these adapters support 802.11n, but my wireless router is a stock low end Comcast given router, Linksys WRH54G, that only supports 802.11b/g speeds only up to 54mpbs.

I'm guessing I need to upgrade my router to get full use out of the USB adapter?
 
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I have a Linksys WMP600N, which will fit in your motherboard while having your GPU in there.
And something that I really like about it, is the fact that Windows Update actually has the latest driver available!! :D The one on Linksys website was older than the Windows Update option.
It's a rather small PCB, but it's still right below your GPU.
 
Jiniix said:
I have a Linksys WMP600N, which will fit in your motherboard while having your GPU in there.
And something that I really like about it, is the fact that Windows Update actually has the latest driver available!! :D The one on Linksys website was older than the Windows Update option.
It's a rather small PCB, but it's still right below your GPU.
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Thanks man, much appreciated. I just got all my parts, except newegg.com forgot my RAM.. have to wait for them to get back to me on my claim..
 
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