What WI-FI adapter?

[FallenPhoenixRA]

I am planning on getting a MSI 970 GAMING Motherboard but it doesn't have onboard WI-FI. What is a recommended type or model that I should get for this specific Motherboard.

[VinsinityKT]

There are mainly usb and pcie models to chose from. Also what type of router you have like wireless standards n or ac and single, dual band. Also what is your budget. Answer these.

[Donut417]

Firstly buy PCI express if your able. Secondly buy one that fits your router. If you have an 1900AC router then buy a 1900AC card. That would be my advise any way. I would say any of the major brands should be cool. ASUS, Dlink, TPlink etc. 

[FallenPhoenixRA]

First off I would like to say nice PC. Second I have a Motorola Surfboard router and my budget is about 15 for a WI-FI router.

[Donut417]

You have a combo modem/router. In my experience they dont get good signal. Especially if they are rented from your ISP. I have heard of ISP turning down the wireless signal to make it neighbor friendly. 

 

$15 for a WiFi card is not going to amount to much. Hell my wireless N900 card is still about 30 USD on newegg. 

 

How close are you to your router? 

[FallenPhoenixRA]

I am about 20 feet away and get about 4 mbps which sucks! And yes we are renting it from a WI-FI company. 

[Donut417]

Might be able to buy a modem out right and save money on your bill. My cable modem was $80. Then you take in the fact that Comcast charged me $10 a month for a rental. In 8 months my investment was paid off. Plus you would have to buy a router unless you purchase on All in One box like you have. 

 

Any who, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g4rzyc these are a few I found. I generally have had good luck with PCI express card version, they tend to work better. Keep in mind these are probably Wireless N 150. So that a max of 150 Mbps, which you will get probably 1/2 to 1/3 of that on a good day. At least thats been my experience with wireless. Honestly with out knowing the specs of your router, in terms of what WiFi standards it has I cant really recommend anything else. 

 

I would recommend in the future when you have maybe extra green laying around, you purchase a better router and a better wireless card. OR you could just run a cable, use power line adapters, or Moca. Those are good alternatives. 

 

Who is your provider?