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My friend is building a gaming PC. His only option is to go wireless, Ethernet is not an option. Im not too knowledgeable on this stuff an I want to make sure he gets something that will work.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G2178543

 

Does he just plug this into his PCI slot, and then connect to wi-fi like a laptop would?

 

Will that adapter be sufficient for gaming? Also, whats the minimum for a router he would need to have a enjoyable experience? The PC will be around 20ft from the router, and will go through 2-3 walls.

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My friend is building a gaming PC. His only option is to go wireless, Ethernet is not an option. Im not too knowledgeable on this stuff an I want to make sure he gets something that will work.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G2178543

 

Does he just plug this into his PCI slot, and then connect to wi-fi like a laptop would?

 

Will that adapter be sufficient for gaming? Also, whats the minimum for a router he would need to have a enjoyable experience? The PC will be around 20ft from the router, and will go through 2-3 walls.

dude, ethernet from the neareat wall socket, run the cable through the wall.  worth it. wireless gaming is terrible.

 

also, power-line adapter instead?

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704133

This would be better if he can spent a little bit more money

this is a really good card I might add. Own one myself

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704133

This would be better if he can spent a little bit more money

i have the 2 antenna version of that one(so basicly a shittyer one) and it works ok, sometimes dropps the network and the drivers dont seem to want to install on win10 at all so i dont know how mine is working

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dude, ethernet from the neareat wall socket, run the cable through the wall.  worth it. wireless gaming is terrible.

 

also, power-line adapter instead?

I understand this. That is my position as well but it's either wireless or no internet, it's not my choice.

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i have the 2 antenna version of that one(so basicly a shittyer one) and it works ok, sometimes dropps the network and the drivers dont seem to want to install on win10 at all so i dont know how mine is working

 

Good to know, I am running into this issue as well. I just moved my office to my basement.

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