Motherboard internet connection?

[bromargaming]

So i was wondering what would be a better choice buying wireless adapter for the internet or a 25 feet ethernet cable (cuz PC is downstairs in basement).

what do u guys think?

 

[ELSknutson]

what are you useing the pc for if your just surfing the web just get a cheap wifi dongle but if your streaming or gaming on it then cabled is best 

[bromargaming]

what are you useing the pc for if your just surfing the web just get a cheap wifi dongle but if your streaming or gaming on it then cabled is best 

ya im going to be gaming, im sort of a noob at this, so do i need to buy a special adapter and ethernet cable, or does the motherboard have ethernet thing built in it?

[Oshino Shinobu]

Powerline. Best of both worlds.

[bromargaming]

Powerline. Best of both worlds.

can u recommend me something cheap to get?

[Todd_2003]

So i was wondering what would be a better choice buying wireless adapter for the internet or a 25 feet ethernet cable (cuz PC is downstairs in basement).

what do u guys think?

 

Wireless depends on many variables that you haven't shared with us; i.e., what router you have, range, etc.  Short of having this information, I recommend a powerline adapter:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704165&cm_re=TP_Link_power_line_adapter-_-33-704-165-_-Product

 

I have these in my home and have spoken with others that do as well and they work very well.  A better solution for many people who don't have a great router and range/speed is an issue.

[Oshino Shinobu]

can u recommend me something cheap to get?

You can pick up a decent set of Powerline adapters from TPLink for around $25-30. Search for powerline on newegg or amazon, somewhere like that and you'll get a load of results. 

[ELSknutson]

ya im going to be gaming, im sort of a noob at this, so do i need to buy a special adapter and ethernet cable, or does the motherboard have ethernet thing built in it?

you can buy the cable with the RG45 connector on it and yes your mother board had the adapter. and make sure its cat 5e or cat 6  

[failblox]

A 25 foot ethernet cable would be the easiest solution, but it wouldn't be that elegant. Since you're gonna be gaming, I wouldn't recommend wifi, but like others have mentioned in this thread, you could use power over ethernet (POE) and you'd get a reliable speedy connection. However, then you have to buy a POE kit to plug into your wall sockets, which costs quite a lot more than a 25 foot ethernet cable.

 

Ultimately I think it's really up to you to decide whether or not you want to go with the easier, cheaper, but less elegant solution, or the slightly more expensive but elegant solution.