Linux Based System WiFi Adapter

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Hey, I'm building a fairly budget Linux based system (Will be running Mint or Ubuntu) and was looking for a USB Wireless Adapter that will work with my OS. I would prefer for it to be dual band as I want to play CS:GO and other games but strictly 2.4 ghz might work well, I don't know.

Thanks everyone!
 
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Check out some of the models listed on this page:

http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-usb-wireless-compatibility-adapter-list.html

Or this cheap one recommended by Michael Larabel:

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=panda-20-wifi&num=1

And single band should work fine if this is just for gaming on your home wifi network. 802.11 g/n supports WAY higher bandwidth than a typical home internet connection allows anyway. These standards are made to support the needs of commercial enterprises, and then we mortal consumers reap the benefits of not having to worry about wifi bandwidth on our home networks. Dual is useful for use with a laptop if you want to drive around town looking for AP's. If you want to play CS:GO from a...
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Check out some of the models listed on this page:

http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-usb-wireless-compatibility-adapter-list.html

Or this cheap one recommended by Michael Larabel:

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=panda-20-wifi&num=1

And single band should work fine if this is just for gaming on your home wifi network. 802.11 g/n supports WAY higher bandwidth than a typical home internet connection allows anyway. These standards are made to support the needs of commercial enterprises, and then we mortal consumers reap the benefits of not having to worry about wifi bandwidth on our home networks. Dual is useful for use with a laptop if you want to drive around town looking for AP's. If you want to play CS:GO from a parked vehicle go with dual, or if you just don't know what you're going to do with it and want more bandwidth for unexpected situations. Dual could also be useful if you get a lot of interference from radio emitters in your area.
 
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