WiFi on Desktop Computers

[Boomwebsearch]

I am going to buy a desktop computer on eBay, although it does not have WIFI capabilities which I need. Should I get a USB WIFI adapter for $1.69 (on eBay) or should I look for a different computer that has WIFI capabilities although cost around 10-20 US dollars more?

[PETRGangKing]

You should build one with wifi for probably cheaper.

[Boomwebsearch]

In order to help you answer my question I have included a link to this desktop computer that I am looking to buy (not having wifi):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302218460896?var=601059992159

 

here is a link to the wifi adapter that I am looking to buy in addition to this computer that does not have WIFI capabilities:http://www.ebay.com/itm/311919993387

 

 

*Side note that this computer has a configuration of 8GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, Windows 10 Home, and a 19" LCD display/monitor. 

[Boomwebsearch]

I have already looked into that option and building it myself would cost more than getting this pre-built. In more high-end systems this applies although (this is a low-end computer).

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8 minutes ago, PETRGangKing said:

You should build one with wifi for probably cheaper.

 

 

[manikyath]

we have a few of those on the shelf at work, that is a freaking ripoff and a half right there...

[Theguywhobea]

Yeah you can find better prebuilt PC's for $138. I think any Core2 will beat that CPU.

[PETRGangKing]

1 hour ago, Boomwebsearch said:

I have already looked into that option and building it myself would cost more than getting this pre-built. In more high-end systems this applies although (this is a low-end computer).

 

This PC is junk, you could build a better system for the same price if not cheaper. Its almost always cheaper to build yourself , regardless of the caliber of the build. 

[Biggerboot]

1 hour ago, Theguywhobea said:

Yeah you can find better prebuilt PC's for $138. I think any Core2 will beat that CPU.

I'm sure you can get a Dell Optiplex or HP Compaq with a core i3 2100/2120 for that much.

[Boomwebsearch]

 

3 minutes ago, Biggerboot said:

I'm sure you can get a Dell Optiplex or HP Compaq with a core i3 2100/2120 for that much.

 

1 hour ago, PETRGangKing said:

This PC is junk, you could build a better system for the same price if not cheaper. Its almost always cheaper to build yourself , regardless of the caliber of the build. 

 

1 hour ago, Theguywhobea said:

Yeah you can find better prebuilt PC's for $138. I think any Core2 will beat that CPU.

After taking some more time to research for a better computer,  I have found the following one which I will list a link to this post. Also, my original question refers to the WIFI capabilities of a desktop computer, and I have posted the computers that I am looking into so that you can see which one I am planning to get and which would be the best option for me in this case. Eventually/probably I will end up choosing a lot better desktop, although I am sure that it will not have WIFI capabilities.

 

link to the other computer that I am looking into:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/302143986317?var=600969814428

[Theguywhobea]

6 minutes ago, Boomwebsearch said:

 

 

 

After taking some more time to research for a better computer,  I have found the following one which I will list a link to this post. Also, my original question refers to the WIFI capabilities of a desktop computer, and I have posted the computers that I am looking into so that you can see which one I am planning to get and which would be the best option for me in this case. Eventually/probably I will end up choosing a lot better desktop, although I am sure that it will not have WIFI capabilities.

 

link to the other computer that I am looking into:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/302143986317?var=600969814428

Wifi is pretty inconsequential. Most decent ~$20 USB wifi adapters will work fine for that computer. I wouldn't worry about it until you went for a more decent machine. And even then, you could always get powerline adapters instead of using WiFi. 

[Biggerboot]

34 minutes ago, Boomwebsearch said:

After taking some more time to research for a better computer,  I have found the following one which I will list a link to this post. Also, my original question refers to the WIFI capabilities of a desktop computer, and I have posted the computers that I am looking into so that you can see which one I am planning to get and which would be the best option for me in this case. Eventually/probably I will end up choosing a lot better desktop, although I am sure that it will not have WIFI capabilities.

 

link to the other computer that I am looking into:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/302143986317?var=600969814428

Yeah, I've used cheapo wifi adapters on my desktop computers before with no issues.  As mentioned above, it's pretty inconsequential.

It's a better system, but I personally wouldn't buy from a vendor on ebay that entices people with their own 'tech support'.  Anybody can be a certified refurbisher.  A warranty/replacement policy is one thing, but at that point it seems like you're paying for the service.  The system itself is probably worth less than half of the asking price.