Thoughts on ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 PCI-E Adapter (PCE-AC68)

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FarmerFran

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Looking to move my son's PC into his room. He is old enough now :(

We have 100MB/s Internet and 5GHz router. PC will be maybe 30 feet from router on same level. Router is a NetGear N600 (WNDR3400v2)


Is this thing good enough for gaming?
 
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No.

Once you go through 2 walls then 5ghz band (especially using wireless N) is almost done. Thus getting a dual band adapter is a pointless waste of money.

For gaming you should not be even trying wifi anyways because there is always going to be more latency (delay) in wifi.
If you can not run a Ethernet line from router to his room (typically under house via crawlspace/bassment or above house in attic) then the next best option is a powerline networking adapter. Here is an av600 adapter which should be able to get around 80-100 mbps real world speed and the next best thing to a hardwired Ethernet connection: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-Adapter-Starter-TL-PA6010KIT/dp/B00IBPLI48
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boosted1g

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No.

Once you go through 2 walls then 5ghz band (especially using wireless N) is almost done. Thus getting a dual band adapter is a pointless waste of money.

For gaming you should not be even trying wifi anyways because there is always going to be more latency (delay) in wifi.
If you can not run a Ethernet line from router to his room (typically under house via crawlspace/bassment or above house in attic) then the next best option is a powerline networking adapter. Here is an av600 adapter which should be able to get around 80-100 mbps real world speed and the next best thing to a hardwired Ethernet connection: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-Adapter-Starter-TL-PA6010KIT/dp/B00IBPLI48
 
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Barty1884

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ASUS Wifi cards are pretty good, in general. Solid, multiple antennas etc.

I have a this USB 3.0 adapter: https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/USBAC55/overview/
And I can max out my 100MB/s download, although I have an AC capable router. I'm also in the same room, probably 10-15ft max from the router itself.

Since you only (appear) to have 802.11n (2.4 & 5GHZ bands), you're not likely to reach the 100MB/s, and the 5GHz band is more susceptible to physical interference (walls etc), which will limit it some.

All in all though, the ASUS adapter should be a pretty good option for your son if you're definitely going the wireless route. Obviously running ethernet, or even powerline would be preferred, but it's not a bad option if your connection is strong to begin with.
I'd mention though, install the Wireless Utility from ASUS's site - don't just install the driver & let Windows handle it. I had some stability issues when I first got it, but the Utility fixed it right up.
 
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