Wifi PCI or separate adapter?

kellyexpo

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Aug 14, 2013
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So I have two products that I am debating on for wifi for my new PC build (I am unable to use a wired connection). I am debating between http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833381014&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Network+-+Wireless+Adapters-_-Premiertek-_-33381014

or

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

If you have any product suggestions around $50 that is also welcome

Some extra information of my build and of my circumstances if it might effect something

CPU: Intel I5 4670K (may switch to I7 3770K)
GPU: Asus Gtx 670 (980 clock rate, may also change to a 770 if I save up a little more)
RAM: GSKILL Sniper 1866 mhz
Hard Drive: 1 TB Seagate Barracuda 64 MB Cache
Case:Inwin GRone
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply (80+ Silver)
DVD Drive: None
Motherboard: AsRock extreme3 Z87 (Would change if switched to 3770)

My room is two floors above the router with some things in the way. We have a wifi booster one floor down from me so wifi can get to the second floor better.

P.S. The computer is for mainly gaming and youtube uploading and video editing
 
Solution
I've used a bunch of those TP-Link PCIe cards and have been very pleased with the results -- they have great range.

I would stay with Z87 chipset, having all the extra Intel native SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 ports is very nice.
The real question is how fast your internet is. The thing is most people don't have more than 50Mbps or so. Having wireless N is def the way to go. Also depends on how fast the routers are as well.

They both have good reviews. I'd still go with the add-in card just because it looks like it will get a better signal