Should I install a wifi card now?

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indigo5

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Building a gaming pc which will be plugged into my router. Now I'm thinking if I (or her indoors) was to relocate my machine I might need to connect to the internet wirelessly so;
Should I install a wifi card now or will it be easy enough to retro fit in the future should I need it?

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Installing a wifi card later should be a simple process. Either fitting a pci based wifi adapter or simply using a usb adapter.

Personally though i would do a google search for something called powerline adapter. Essentially its a system that uses your electric system in your house as a network. Will allow you to get wired speeds any where in your house where there is a plug socket.

Edit: Example http://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA251KIT-Multi-Streaming-Powerline-Starter-Through/dp/B005KTM2G6/ref=sr_1_37?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1386340899&sr=1-37&keywords=netgear+powerline
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Installing a wifi card later should be a simple process. Either fitting a pci based wifi adapter or simply using a usb adapter.

Personally though i would do a google search for something called powerline adapter. Essentially its a system that uses your electric system in your house as a network. Will allow you to get wired speeds any where in your house where there is a plug socket.

Edit: Example http://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA251KIT-Multi-Streaming-Powerline-Starter-Through/dp/B005KTM2G6/ref=sr_1_37?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1386340899&sr=1-37&keywords=netgear+powerline
 
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Thanks for that article. An interesting read.

From personal experience i have always found the adapters to be better than wireless. In terms of speed i dont really notice much it's in the ping time i find the adapters to be superior. And for gaming generally the ping time is a huge thing to consider.
 
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