Do I need Wired/Wireless networking?

[ClubGaming_]

Im planning my first build and im confused on what a wired/wireless network adapter is used for. Do I need it and if so what would be a good one to buy?

 

My Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M7xwK8

[79wjd]

You need a wireless adapter if you want to connect to your network via wifi, otherwise, the onboard NIC (network adapter) will be fine. 

 

P.s. I would skip the hyper 212 for now, and get a 4690k instead, and then get a hyper 212 when you can afford one: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W3sy3C

[soaringchicken]

Well, your mobo should already have ethernet, but if you plan on using wifi you would have to get a wifi card

[MRE Teck]

First, don't get that mobo!

Second, a wired will help make your speeds go really fast and a wireless will only be useful if you don't have easy access to your router.

Also here are some recommendations:

-Wired- (Intel makes good ones)

-Wireless- http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pceac68

Hope this helped,

MRE

[TheGhzGuy]

An ethernet port is built into the MOBO.

Just because I wanted to, here's an alternate version of your build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xyL6xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xyL6xr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($215.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.55 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.93 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Anti-Static Wrist Strap ($6.99)
Total: $1242.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 19:10 EST-0500

[ClubGaming_]

An ethernet port is built into the MOBO.

Just because I wanted to, here's an alternate version of your build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xyL6xr

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xyL6xr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($215.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($85.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($65.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($329.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.55 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.93 @ B&H)

Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.99 @ NCIX US)

Other: Anti-Static Wrist Strap ($6.99)

Total: $1242.25

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 19:10 EST-0500

Does the alternate version also have the port?

[ClubGaming_]

First, don't get that mobo!

Second, a wired will help make your speeds go really fast and a wireless will only be useful if you don't have easy access to your router.

Also here are some recommendations:

-Wired- (Intel makes good ones)

-Wireless- http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pceac68

Hope this helped,

MRE

Why shouldn't I get that mobo? Would the Z97 PRO3 be any better?

[TheGhzGuy]

Does the alternate version also have the port?

Just about every MOBO on the market today (if not, every single one) has an Ethernet port onboard

[MRE Teck]

Why shouldn't I get that mobo? Would the Z97 PRO3 be any better?

First I wount meet the standoffs to the right, and second the z97 chipset won't benefit you and you could probably find so e better boards at that. Price range, not that I have any thing against asrock, nut astheticly it's good other than the size thing

[ClubGaming_]

First I wount meet the standoffs to the right, and second the z97 chipset won't benefit you and you could probably find so e better boards at that. Price range, not that I have any thing against asrock, nut astheticly it's good other than the size thing

Im sorry but there were just a tad too many typing errors for me to understand what you meant . So what Momo would you recommend that has a blue and black color scheme?

[ClubGaming_]

Just about every MOBO on the market today (if not, every single one) has an Ethernet port onboard

Okay. Thanks for the help!

[MRE Teck]

Im sorry but there were just a tad too many typing errors for me to understand what you meant . So what Momo would you recommend that has a blue and black color scheme?

Well, I hear Msi makes good mobos in that color but for your needs I guess an asrock makes most sense

[TheGhzGuy]

Well, I hear Msi makes good mobos in that color but for your needs I guess an asrock makes most sense

Both ASRock and MSI make solid boards, I like MSI a little more though

[ClubGaming_]

Both ASRock and MSI make solid boards, I like MSI a little more though

So which one should I pick? I don't need any Crossfire/SLI. I just need something with enough fan headers in the right place and obviously the right socket.

[TheGhzGuy]

So which one should I pick? I don't need any Crossfire/SLI. I just need something with enough fan headers in the right place and obviously the right socket.

Watch the LTT video on budget mobos, that will better answer your question

[ClubGaming_]

Watch the LTT video on budget mobos, that will better answer your question

I already saw that. Thats why I was going with the Z97 Anniversary. Whats the difference between the Anniversary and the PRO3

[TheGhzGuy]

I already saw that. Thats why I was going with the Z97 Anniversary. Whats the difference between the Anniversary and the PRO3

Pro3 has a few more features I'd assume, but more similar than not