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| Thread ID: 123287 | 2012-02-15 22:10:00 | Wireless NIC PC Help | smithinator (15240) | Press F1 |
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| 1259390 | 2012-02-15 22:10:00 | Hi I'm moving into student accommodation soon and unfortunately the only way I am able to setup broadband is by putting a wireless router in the "utility" room next door (my room has no phone jack and we are unable to put one in). Because of this I have to purchase a wireless NIC card for my PC (which I use mostly for online gaming (cod, bf3 etc), and I know wireless and online games works together about as well as a cat and mouse but unfortunately it is my only option). The modem I will be using is the Telecom TG582n Wireless Modem (see below link) which is 802.11b/g/n compatible. My questions are 1. What Wireless NIC card should I get that would be suitable for my needs (something that will allow me to play fast paced online games with minimal lag)? 2. What interface should the card be (PCI, PCIe x1 etc)? 3. Is there any performance difference between PCI and PCIe x1 NIC cards? I was looking at these two cards: D-link DWA-547 dlink.co.nz = $120 D-Link DWA 556 dlink.co.nz = $160 My only available PCIe x1 slot is very (I mean very) close to my GPU and the PCIe card above will cover my GPU's fan by about 20mm or so and it will be a very tight squeeze to get it in next to my GPU, will that be a problem? I have two PCI slots at the bottom of the board which are not obstructed by anything so maybe this type of interface would be best? as long as there is no performance penalties. Modem: www.telecom.co.nz Thanks, I know its a bit confusing (I'm still trying to get my head around everything) so if you need clarification on anything let me know :) P.s I'm using Windows 7 64bit |
smithinator (15240) | ||
| 1259391 | 2012-02-15 23:24:00 | Get USB, it's easier to move it around a bit and they're only ~$35 from PBTech Also, ditch the modem, it'll cause you infinitely more issues than any wireless adapter could. Get something *decent* like the NB6Plus4Wn instead. It'll be money well spent and you'll be saving money vs those two D-Link cards you're looking at. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1259392 | 2012-02-16 00:05:00 | Because the modem will be in what is essentially a storage shed for communal use I would prefer to shy away from expensive modems, which is why I was going to use the telecom modem which I can get for free so its no big issue if it goes "missing" or has an unfortunate accident. Can USB wireless dongles achieve high speed wireless connections suitable for online gaming? |
smithinator (15240) | ||
| 1259393 | 2012-02-16 00:12:00 | Shouldn't you be more worried about how your Internet connection can help you with your studies? Good to get your priorities sorted:D | linw (53) | ||
| 1259394 | 2012-02-16 00:15:00 | The USB will allow you to position it better physically, so it won't be down on the ground, but you can use the small USB lead to position it higher up for better signal. Also, those routers are terrible and drop the connection via WiFi and the likes a LOT. Be prepared to cry, I'm just saying ... |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1259395 | 2012-02-16 00:15:00 | My Priority List: 1. Gaming 2. YouTube 3. Gaming 4. Studies all sorted! :D |
smithinator (15240) | ||
| 1259396 | 2012-02-16 00:24:00 | The USB will allow you to position it better physically, so it won't be down on the ground, but you can use the small USB lead to position it higher up for better signal. Also, those routers are terrible and drop the connection via WiFi and the likes a LOT. Be prepared to cry, I'm just saying ... I see your point, is there any particular USB dongle you would recommend to go with that modem or would any do? |
smithinator (15240) | ||
| 1259397 | 2012-02-16 00:33:00 | Yeah you can reposition a USB one but they usually have pretty lame internal antennas I prefer cards (PCI or PCI-E won't make a difference) and then if you need to reposition the antenna, get one on the end of a cable. You don't need a $120 card, I picked up a pair of $15 Realtek based ones a couple years ago which are still working just great. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1259398 | 2012-02-16 01:29:00 | I like www.pbtech.co.nz good aerial and the option to use an external one if you need to. Or www.pbtech.co.nz basically the same thing if you prefer internal. I don't know what TP-Links reputation is like but the USB one I've had for quite a while now with no issues. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1259399 | 2012-02-16 03:32:00 | Yeah anything, PCI or USB, just don't use that router or you'll honestly regret it... | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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