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Flyingcactuz

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The last time i built a pc for gaming was 5 years ago. Basically a new Xbox One... BUT NOW I AM STEPPING MY **** UP. I already have my gpu, cpu, mobo, ram, storage, fan and, case sorted out but now i need a Network card to hook up to wifi and a PSU. -I need the wifi card to be $25 or less and i need it to be external (preferably USB 3.0). -I also need a solid PSU, one that has warranty and is 650w-750w. I am not asking for 80+ Gold or anything but at least 80+ Bronze. The PSU needs to be under $90. Which may be a challenge but i trust you gentlemen to assist me. Thank you all in advance
 
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for a psu i personally recommend one made by seasonic oem.a quick google can figure that out for you. how far is your access point from your pc? also you need to add a SSD to that build :) :)
 
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i beg to differ i have used this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/KASENS-KS-990WG-2W-2000mW-Wireless-Wifi-b-g-USB-Adapter-Panel-Antenna-RTL8187L-/171309896102?pt=US_USB_Wi_Fi_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item27e2dd91a6) was way faster than my pci 1x qualcomm artheros 802.11 a/b/g/n. even though the antenna of the usb one is an absolute stud, 60dbi vs. 7dbi but when the access point was close the pci card still isnt as fast
 
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You just had a bad pci card. My card runs way faster than a usb one ever could: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-133&IsVirtualParent=1 You gotta make sure you wireless router is set up properly and with the PCi cards, antenna extenders are recommended to get the antennas out from behind the PC case. 3 foot extenders will be plenty.

I would recommend this card since it will still stay within the $25 budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320074
 
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what dbi antenna do you suggest if one is going to get a different one anyways. i have somehtign like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/RP-SMA-2-4G-7-DBI-Wireless-Wifi-WLAN-5-X-Range-Extender-Antenna-Booster-Base-/150755876253?pt=US_Directional_Network_Antennas&hash=item2319c01d9d i get about 8.0mbps (around 800KBps) tops and my router is 20 feet below the antenna going through a floor.
 
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A more solid connection will be achieved by using all of the cards antenna inputs than using a single one with an antenna like you are suggesting. The antennas that come with the card are more than capable of maxing out the card. So unless he is going to buy a new antenna for each of the card's inputs, i wouldn't recommend that route.
 
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