Wireless card for desktop

[panzerK]

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a wireless card for my new build and I am a bit confused on some things and didn't know what section to post this thread in.

 

1.) Does a PCIe network card have a tangible performance benefit over a USB one?

2.) I have a dual GTX 970 setup and they occupy all of the 16 PCIe lanes that my CPU can handle. Would I have to take out one of my graphics card to be able to use a PCIe lane based network card?

 

I would like to personally use a PCIe card rather than a USB one + have the maximum performance/speed possible.

 

3.) Can I get recommendations to some options depending on the answers to questions 1 and 2?

 

Edit :

 

If I use a MPCIe card or a M.2 card, will that change the scenario of having to swap out one of my GPUs?

[Gofspar]

Yes PCI-E is alot more OP than a USB get a ASUS AC-68, I love my AC-68.

[Pugs501]

Yes PCI-E is alot more OP than a USB get a ASUS AC-68, I love my AC-68.

Too Lazy to google

Can I detect 5.0 Ghz?

[WinNut]

1. Yes

The PCIe lanes that supply your GPU come from the PCIe 3.0 controller on the CPU, while the PCIe lanes that supply the x1 slots come from the PCIe 2.0 controller on the chipset. You won't have to remove the GPU.

[Flight1sim]

Spend $10 more and get the 7260 for desktop?

[TheProfosist]

Asus makes the best for desktop. The 7260 from Intel is a decent choice and also has Bluetooth but uses up a usb port for that as well. If you only need N to link has a great 3 antenna option

[FMQ203]

intel wifi cards are the way to go

[TheProfosist]

intel wifi cards are the way to go

Unless you want full speed AC and 3 antenna's for full MIMO.

[Gofspar]

Too Lazy to google

Can I detect 5.0 Ghz?

yes.