Wireless adapter?

[JakeMFBacon]

With my new computer build I'm going to be needing a wireless adapter. Is it better to go with one of those USB ones or the pci slot ones?
Also what do I need to look for are the wireless N ones for 30-50 dollars ok?
thanks!

 

[johnb35]

It all depends on how far away you will be from the router. if you are within a decent amount a distance and no walls or obstructions between the two then the usb device should be ok. However, I will always recommend getting something like this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166060

Do you have a wireless N router or is it wireless G?

 

[diduknowthat]

You could also get an USB adapter with an external antenna if you don't have an open PCI slot and/or just too lazy to open your case up.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...e=usb_wireless_adapter-_-33-166-056-_-Product

 

[JakeMFBacon]

My computer will be in my room and the router is downstairs so there will definitely be walls in the way. My router is wireless g...
So just the usb adapters can't recieve a signal through walls and I'll have to get one of those two options with the antenna? I do want to receive the best signal I can.

thanks a lot for the help!

 

[diduknowthat]

My computer will be in my room and the router is downstairs so there will definitely be walls in the way. My router is wireless g...
So just the usb adapters can't recieve a signal through walls and I'll have to get one of those two options with the antenna? I do want to receive the best signal I can.

thanks a lot for the help!

USB adapters without external antennas do not get good signals because...they don't external antennas. It's not saying that it can't receive signal through walls, it's just that the signal won't be as strong. Usually PCI wireless cards are the way to go, but if you don't have any open slots a USB one with external antenna works fine too.

 

[JakeMFBacon]

USB adapters without external antennas do not get good signals because...they don't external antennas. It's not saying that it can't receive signal through walls, it's just that the signal won't be as strong. Usually PCI wireless cards are the way to go, but if you don't have any open slots a USB one with external antenna works fine too.

Well I'm assuming I'll have an open slot? Correct me if im wrong...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...423&cm_re=gigabyte_x58-_-13-128-423-_-Product
that's the board i'm getting. just have the normal stuff processor, memory, graphics card (gtx 460) etc..

 

[airush]

Hi, from my experience your better off spending a little extra on a decent brand...! Ralink chip and software are very poor.
I too tried a similar cardS then ended up chucking cheapo card away, to purchase a High quality brand for excellent results.... It's the old saying "You only get what you pay for"...!