WiFi mobo or WiFi adapter?

[UltraTin]

Hey there,

 

I'm currently looking at a WiFi mobo for my build, the ASUS Z97 Pro (WiFi ac) but I was wondering if getting a WiFi adapter and a non-WiFi MOBO would be better. Any thoughts on this? Suggestions for other mobo would be appreciated too! 

 

Thanks in advance.

[Mistersprinkles]

Wifi integrated mobos tend to cost more than buying a decent motherboard and adding wireless yourself.

 

How about the ASrock Extreme 4 and a nice TPLink wifi card?

[UltraTin]

Wifi integrated mobos tend to cost more than buying a decent motherboard and adding wireless yourself.

 

How about the ASrock Extreme 4 and a nice TPLink wifi card?

 

So in terms of performance for the WiFi, it doesn't really make that much of a difference?

[Arty]

So in terms of performance for the WiFi, it doesn't really make that much of a difference?

depends on card, and chip on the board

[UltraTin]

Hmmm, I see. Seems like I need to look more into the WiFi performance of these two. Personally what do you suggest though? A separate WiFi card or integrated one?

[Mistersprinkles]

Basically it won't make much difference. If the specs of the wifi card are what you want, it won't matter whether it's integrated or PCIE. Only thing is a PCIE card will take away a PCIE slot. Case in point- PCIE wifi cards start around $15. Wifi boards have a $50 premium usually, so the smart choice is board+card.

[bomerr]

For windows it probably won't matter since the motherboard vendor will support the drivers.

 

For OS like Linux or OS X a supported standalone wifi card is usually a better idea. 

[Praxis]

I was in your same position and ended up getting the Asus Z97-Pro WiFi over the Z97-A (I haven't put the PC together yet though), it ended up costing me $50 more which was the more expensive option, but your case will look a lot cleaner having one less PCI-E card. Which was why I went for it mainly.

Plus you do get extra features as it is a little more of a premium board.

[Syraz]

I got a free apple airport, so it connects via ethernet to my pc for wireless it does work well and been a solid performer..

 

that being said, I been interested in wifi mobo's just because little cleaner looking, and if performance is not up to par, just plug the airport express back in..

[anterosnim]

I was considering this topic for the future myself. Was thinking of upgrading my 8350 to X99 or something and just taking advantage of some built in AC.