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02-12-2011, 07:10 PM
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#1 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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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
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02-12-2011, 07:17 PM
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#2 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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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?
Last edited by Jeremy617; 02-12-2011 at 07:39 PM.
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02-12-2011, 08:47 PM
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#3 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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does it matter whether it has 2 or 3 antennas haha
thx for the quick reply will be grabbing something tomorrow
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02-12-2011, 09:07 PM
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^ more antennas longer the range...
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02-12-2011, 09:17 PM
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go internal unless you have no free slot
also try D-Link powerline or WD livewire
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02-12-2011, 09:32 PM
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#6 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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New house should have excellent electrical wiring. Go for a D-Link powerline.
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02-12-2011, 11:33 PM
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agreed i would use the pci-e over the usb anyday.
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02-12-2011, 11:36 PM
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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...
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