PCI vs USB - Wireless Network Adapters

[GoofyBiscuit]

I am looking for a wireless network adapter to use with a build I am planning. I need to know, usb or pci? What is the difference?

[asdf2061]

PCI is faster, but you have no need for it anyways. USB 3.0 (500 Megs/ sec) is enough.

[tlink]

usb network adapters are fine, just dont get cheap ones. alfa for example is a reputable brand

[Verrierr]

PCI's more reliable (not only because of the connection standard, but also because that piece of hardware will be inside the case so the chance of damaging it accidentally is much lower) and you will have one more free USB port which would be constantly occupied otherwise. USB will also add some more latency.

[PocketNerd]

7 minutes ago, Verrierr said:

PCI's more reliable (not only because of the connection standard, but also because that piece of hardware will be inside the case so the chance of damaging it accidentally is much lower) and you will have one more free USB port which would be constantly occupied otherwise. USB will also add some more latency.

See I've only ever had pain and suffering with PCI adapters, never got one to work even close to reliable enough to use. USB adapters aren't that much better though.