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I am building my rig and I wanted to know if I have to get a network card or does the motherboard also provides wireless networking because I wanted to go wireless, since no cable is reachable to my room because the router is in the living room and somewhat I don't have and router compatibility.

 

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It looks like you need a network card, you can find some cheap ones for less than 20 to fit in a pci e 1x slot though.

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Can I suggest some plz, or at least what should I look for ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704129&cm_re=pci_e_wireless_card-_-33-704-129-_-Product

This is the one I personally have. Hasn't failed me and I have had it for over a year. Not that I use it much anymore, currently on wired. 

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I am doing gaming btw

 

Get the cheapest wireless ac card that uses the pci interface. I'd go with the Intel 7260HMWDTX1.

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I am doing gaming btw

 

Look into powerline http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/network-wifi/3380482/set-up-powerline-networking-adaptors/

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Can you suggest some plz, or at least what should I look for ?

I have a Gigabyte one with a black PCB. It works rather nicely. Model number is GC-WB867D-I.

 

Than if you can consider wired connection as you will have lag with wifi.

No you won't. I do it just fine, and my ping maxes out around 23ms in less than optimal conditions.

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Does the powerline adapter use the same internet plan I have in my living room or do I have to pay separate ?

i would think so since its just another medium to connect to the internet

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Does the powerline adapter use the same internet plan I have in my living room or do I have to pay separate ?

 

Yep, same connection as your home internet

 

You connect one end to the router using a short ethernet cable to the nearest plug socket, and put the other end near the PC, connect the cables up sync them and they work over your power lines. 

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Yep, same connection as your home internet

 

You connect one end to the router using a short ethernet cable to the nearest plug socket, and put the other end near the PC, connect the cables up sync them and they work over your power lines. 

is this faster than wireless, can you suggest some under $50 the best ones

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