wireless network adapter
 

i just moved into a new house and i need to get a wireless network adapter since its too far to run a hardline from the desktop to the router.

is there a difference in whether the adapter is pci-e or usb. im assuming the pci-e is much quicker. ive checked ncix, and cant decide on one. can someone recommend me one under $50 thats fast

technically, USB 2.0 wireless N cards should be equal in speed to an internal card. I've never tried it to see, but usb 2.0 is 480mbps and wireless n is 300mbps. Although looking at the ncix site alot of the usb wireless N cards are 150mbps.

This one looks good though...
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57498&...ture=TP%20Link


for pci-e cards, this one is on sale for almost half price until the 16th...

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=23785&...k&promoid=1283

pricematch for $3 off: http://www.onhop.ca/product/1178534/...-11n?f=Shopbot

all the cards cheaper than that have poor reviews... unless you have a PCI slot available?

does it matter whether it has 2 or 3 antennas haha
thx for the quick reply will be grabbing something tomorrow

^ more antennas longer the range...

go internal unless you have no free slot
also try D-Link powerline or WD livewire

New house should have excellent electrical wiring. Go for a D-Link powerline.

agreed i would use the pci-e over the usb anyday.

if you go with the usb, make sure it has the extension and doesnt just plug into the back of the tower, otherwise, might as well get the pci one...