I'm currently planning a Z87/Z77 high performance small build, the priority/issue is wireless connectivity.
I came across the "Five Z87 Motherboards For Your Mini-ITX Build, Reviewed" article, (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z87-motherboard-roundup,3656.html).
Several questions:
1. Most MBs are installed with 802.11ac wifi standard. In terms of hardware durability, do they differ from MB to MB?
2. If hardware durability is short, or unexpectedly falters, that means that the whole MB needs to be replaced? That is, unless I: 1) get myself a USB adapter, OR 2) fit a wireless PCIe card?
3. If an external adapter is required, due to space constraints, I may be much more inclined to use the PCIe card. What's out there that can fit a mITX? Or is it just better to get a mATX MB?
Thanks.
I came across the "Five Z87 Motherboards For Your Mini-ITX Build, Reviewed" article, (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z87-motherboard-roundup,3656.html).
Several questions:
1. Most MBs are installed with 802.11ac wifi standard. In terms of hardware durability, do they differ from MB to MB?
2. If hardware durability is short, or unexpectedly falters, that means that the whole MB needs to be replaced? That is, unless I: 1) get myself a USB adapter, OR 2) fit a wireless PCIe card?
3. If an external adapter is required, due to space constraints, I may be much more inclined to use the PCIe card. What's out there that can fit a mITX? Or is it just better to get a mATX MB?
Thanks.