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12-29-2013, 07:13 PM
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#1 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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| what is this slot for on my computer
sorry but i am a total newb when it comes to computer and i have a dumb question...
i recently moved and the lanlord upstairs has the modem and does not want me to run a internet wire from upstairs to downstairs so i thought okay whatever ill just get a wireless network card.
i went to buy a wireless network card from ncix and when i opened the box at home i tried to plug it into the only open slot i have and it doesnt fit.
i attached a picture below of the slot i have empty, can anyone please help me identify what this slot is used for?
thanks  
the second photo the empty slot is in the middle of the picture.
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12-29-2013, 07:17 PM
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tats a pci express slot x16 slot, usually for graphics card
the network card should be able to work with that motherboard anyways, you dont need to refund it.
try putting it into the smaller ones above it (PCI-e x1), like the other LAN card
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12-29-2013, 07:20 PM
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#3 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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that slots usually for your video card..it's called PCIE
would help if you link use to what network adapter you bought
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12-29-2013, 07:23 PM
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#4 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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12-29-2013, 07:37 PM
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#5 | | Zombie Mod
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Your motherboard does not have the required slot to fit that card.
You need something that's PCIE, like this: http://products.ncix.com/detail/asus...62842-1051.htm
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12-29-2013, 07:42 PM
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#7 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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thank you guys so much! i will pick one up tmr.
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12-29-2013, 07:49 PM
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Why not just go usb?
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12-29-2013, 08:03 PM
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12-29-2013, 08:10 PM
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#10 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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apparnty usb wifi connection isnt as strong
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12-29-2013, 09:50 PM
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I used to use PCI wireless adapters, but I switched to USB wireless adapters. I think you will find they both work about the same. They both have a problem caused by their close proximity to the computer case. The metal case blocks the wireless signal. I get around this by using a USB extension cable.
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12-29-2013, 09:55 PM
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#12 | | Say! Say! Say!
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I bought the USB-N13 adapter by ASUS.
Works fine for connecting to the router a floor below.
Just sucks that it's capped at 1.6MB/s download at least for me.
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12-29-2013, 10:15 PM
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I recommend this: http://products.ncix.com/detail/asus...r-de-65857.htm
Easy to install, no problems, reliable connection and reaches speeds down/up very close to what the internet provider claims.
Note: router is a floor beneath where my computer is.
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12-29-2013, 10:39 PM
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I agree that USB is the way to go!
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12-30-2013, 02:22 AM
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You will be using 1 of the 3 smaller slots on the top of your picture. Which are PCIE X1.. the long one is for X16.
PCIE can support more power than USB dongles so in theory you can get better reception.. also by nature USB devices eat into CPU cycle time.
However I would also get the model number of your landlord's router. No point buying the highest power one if you are stuck with 802.11g or b.
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12-30-2013, 10:38 AM
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If you dont want to go wireless, and your landlord allows.. you can get the powerline http://products.ncix.com/detail/tren...80858-1083.htm
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12-30-2013, 11:07 AM
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#17 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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i ended up ordering this. http://products.ncix.com/detail/tp-l...69169-1051.htm
hope it works, if not ill go with the other options you guys suggested
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01-01-2014, 06:54 PM
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#18 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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just a update..
I picked up the card and installed it and it works!
thanks again RS for the quick help
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I find usb is much more convenient.
