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So, this is the motherboard I plan on getting for my new build (which will include an i5 4690k and an R9 290) :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Z97-Gaming-LGA1150-Motherboard/dp/B00K8KPXUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427067295&sr=8-1&keywords=msi+gaming+5

 

I was flicking through some reviews on the board, and I came to the FAQ section on Amazon. One of the first q/a's I see was this:

 

Q: Will I be able to have a Wireless Internet Connection with this Motherboard?

A: No, you'll need a separate wireless card.

 

So here's where I need advice, I know nothing about wireless cards... Absolutely nothing. I am a first time builder too. I need some advice on these wireless cards, if any further info is needed, also let me know of that. Any help will be really appreciated.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

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#1 Use wired connection faster 100% of the time

#2 Buy something that looks like it will get you reasonable internet, isn't super cheap, and it looks like asus makes some.

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#1 Use wired connection faster 100% of the time

#2 Buy something that looks like it will get you reasonable internet, isn't super cheap, and it looks like asus makes some.

I wish I could use wired, I have in the past and I know it's a lot better, but it's not an option right now for my current setup.

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I wish I could use wired, I have in the past and I know it's a lot better, but it's not an option right now for my current setup.

They make really long Ethernet cords (like long enough to steal your neighbors internet).

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Just buy any reasonably reviewed PCI-E Wireless adapter and you will be fine! Look for at least a N300 one (from worst to best they are : N150, N300, N450, N600, N750, N900). If your router supports AC then look for one that supports that.

Main Rig:

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AMD FX 8320 @4.5Ghz  8GB Corsair Vengeance LP Blu 1600Mhz Sapphire Vapor X HD 7950 3GB 120GB Samsung 840 Evo  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 

Corsair 600T Graphite Corsair H80i Corsair CX600 2x LG 24 inch LED @1080p Logitech G700s CM Quickfire TK (Brown)

 

Home Server:

Spoiler

A4 6300 @3.7Ghz 5GB Kingston/Crucial DDR3 1600Mhz 1TB WD Green 2TB Seagate Barracuda

500GB WD Blue 2x Gigabit NIC Antec 300 OCZ 500w PSU Gigabyte F2A68HM-HD2 R1.1

 

 

 

 

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Just buy any reasonably reviewed PCI-E Wireless adapter and you will be fine! Look for at least a N300 one (from worst to best they are : N150, N300, N450, N600, N750, N900). If your router supports AC then look for one that supports that.

Ok, thanks man, something like this maybe?...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WDN4800-450Mbps-Wireless-Express/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427069228&sr=8-2&keywords=pci-e+wireless+card

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yes that is pretty good.

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  |  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  |  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  |  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 2 VR

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Yup I actually have one of those myself and it's great. Much better than any others I've had

Main Rig:

Spoiler

 

AMD FX 8320 @4.5Ghz  8GB Corsair Vengeance LP Blu 1600Mhz Sapphire Vapor X HD 7950 3GB 120GB Samsung 840 Evo  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 

Corsair 600T Graphite Corsair H80i Corsair CX600 2x LG 24 inch LED @1080p Logitech G700s CM Quickfire TK (Brown)

 

Home Server:

Spoiler

A4 6300 @3.7Ghz 5GB Kingston/Crucial DDR3 1600Mhz 1TB WD Green 2TB Seagate Barracuda

500GB WD Blue 2x Gigabit NIC Antec 300 OCZ 500w PSU Gigabyte F2A68HM-HD2 R1.1

 

 

 

 

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