USB wireless adapter for my laptop

spectre333

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Jan 21, 2014
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Hello,
I'm in need for a USB wireless adapter that is good for streaming online games. Using ethernet cable is not an option. I've been doing some research and finally got my eyes on 2 products but I can't decide which one will work better for me:
1- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704053&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6146836&SID=1n8s3se4b0zha
2- http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Wireless-Adapter-TEW-684UB-Black/dp/B004ZEZC0U
My current wireless adapter has a stable data rate of 144.4 Mbps and every time I try streaming with it I get lots of lag spikes and dropped frames even though I have enough upload speed to stream with no issues (I've tested it using an ethernet cable).
So please help me to choose the best adapter and if you used any of them please share your experience to help me make a decision.
Thank you :)
 

scottiemedic

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You won't see a huge difference between the 2. You might as well go the cheaper TP Link route (especially since you connect at 144, I'm guess your router is only capable of 150mbps to begin with), unless you want to buy a new router to get a few more mbits, which you won't see for online games.