Wifi On Mobo

[thesalman569]

Hello, Im debating on whether to get the asus z97-a or this one which has wifi.. what does that mean? http://www.amazon.com/MSI-DDR3-Motherboards-Z97-G45-GAMING/dp/B00K23BYCI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

 

 

EDIT: I will be gaming, editing and rednering maybe at the same time. Im also getting the i7 4790k

[flibberdipper]

You know... Wireless internet...

[thesalman569]

But like, dont all mobo have them

 

You know... Wireless internet...

[flibberdipper]

But like, dont all mobo have them

No.

[Firearm2112]

Hello, Im debating on whether to get the asus z97-a or this one which has wifi.. what does that mean? http://www.amazon.com/MSI-DDR3-Motherboards-Z97-G45-GAMING/dp/B00K23BYCI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

 

 

EDIT: I will be gaming, editing and rednering maybe at the same time. Im also getting the i7 4790k

That MSI mobo does NOT have onboard wifi. It is infact false advertisement on amazon. Read the reviews.

[thesalman569]

So, what would the wifi do... i am not getting this

[thesalman569]

That MSI mobo does NOT have onboard wifi. It is infact false advertisement on amazon. Read the reviews.

ohh ok

[pancoon]

Most motherboards only have support for wired internet connections VIA the Ethernet port. Some motherboards do have inegrated wifi support. Most others you need to get a card. 

[AyoItzYu]

I have the ASUS z97-pro wifi edition and I have to say my experience with it is horrible. Just pick yourself up a usb or pci(e) wifi adapter.

[thesalman569]

I have the ASUS z97-pro wifi edition and I have to say my experience with it is horrible. Just pick yourself up a usb or pci(e) wifi adapter.

ok

[Hans Christian | Teri]

The wifi on my Maximus VI Impact worked great the few times I've had to use it but I still by far prefer a wired connection and whether or not a mobo has wifi or not would never play into my decision about which one to get.

[Majestic]

The Intel wifi chip on the Z87i Gaming AC is fine. However, I don't really use it much since i have gigabit lan at home.

[thesalman569]

So like you have internet but if you dont have like an ethernet cable you can use your mobo wifi?

[Majestic]

You are from the 21st century, right?

[thesalman569]

Lol, I contacted amazon saying the info is wrong and they gave me the fastest shipping they have.. no discounts

[thesalman569]

You are from the 21st century, right?

Yes

[FizzyFantom]

So like you have internet but if you dont have like an ethernet cable you can use your mobo wifi?

Yep. It's basically a small WiFi card on the motherboard similar to that in a laptop. It's the same as having a descrete PCIe card or a USB wireless dongle, just on the motherboard already.

[patrickjp93]

onboard wifi generally raises the cost of the board exorbitantly. You're better off getting 2 more USB ports and a USB antenna. It will be cheaper. Case in point MSI Z97 Gaming 7 vs. Gaming 9 AC.

[FizzyFantom]

onboard wifi generally raises the cost of the board exorbitantly. You're better off getting 2 more USB ports and a USB antenna.

You're right, but I would get a PCIe wireless card, my USB2 wireless dongle is painfully slow (and the drivers aren't great, but that's an issue specific to this one).

[patrickjp93]

You're right, but I would get a PCIe wireless card, my USB2 wireless dongle is painfully slow (and the drivers aren't great, but that's an issue specific to this one).

Rosewill and Netis are both great. Make sure it's a high-gain antenna too. I will never waste a PCIe slot again.

[LogicalDrm]

So, what would the wifi do... i am not getting this

 

You wouldn't need ethernet cable from router to mobo. Thats what wireless means. But if you are online gamer, stick with cable. Its generally more stable, even if router is right next to your PC.