Can you help me find a cheap wifi adapter for PC

PCnoobmuch · Jan 31, 2017

Im looking for a wifi card for my pc build

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FDWMm8

but its hard to find one thats not $70 cad

the most id spend is around 30 cad]

thanks

DookieDraws · Jan 31, 2017

Have a look at this one. https://www.amazon.ca/BrosTrend-AC3-1200Mbps-Wireless-Internet/dp/B01IEU7UZ0/ref=sr_1_51?ie=UTF8&qid=1485913264&sr=8-51&keywords=wifi+ac+adapter I have no experience with it, but it has a lot of positive reviews. Plus it has some nice specs.

dangus · Jan 31, 2017

DookieDraws :

i'd get this and call it a day. there are also about 1 bajillion wifi adapters on amazon for well under 40CAD

Wolfshadw · Jan 31, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.00 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($105.28 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($194.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.13 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $662.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-31 20:46 EST-0500

The TP-LINK B/G/N card I added should be more than enough for your needs.

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Jan 31, 2017

Wolfshadw :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.00 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($105.28 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($194.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.13 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $662.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-31 20:46 EST-0500

The TP-LINK B/G/N card I added should be more than enough for your needs.

-Wolf sends

sweet thanks

PCnoobmuch · Jan 31, 2017

Wolfshadw :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.00 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($105.28 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($194.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.13 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $662.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-31 20:46 EST-0500

The TP-LINK B/G/N card I added should be more than enough for your needs.

-Wolf sends

yo ive got some expensive ass $150 asus router and im wondering if there will be something like a "bottleneck" with the wifi adapter, thanks!

DookieDraws · Jan 31, 2017

PCnoobmuch :

Wolfshadw :

yo ive got some expensive ass $150 asus router and im wondering if there will be something like a "bottleneck" with the wifi adapter, thanks!

If you have an AC router, go with the USB adapter I linked above to take advantage of it.

Wolfshadw · Jan 31, 2017

PCnoobmuch :

Wolfshadw :

yo ive got some expensive ass $150 asus router and im wondering if there will be something like a "bottleneck" with the wifi adapter, thanks!

AC is significantly faster and if your router supports it, then you'll want to spend more on a wifi card that has AC capabilities.

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Feb 1, 2017

Wolfshadw :

PCnoobmuch :

AC is significantly faster and if your router supports it, then you'll want to spend more on a wifi card that has AC capabilities.

-Wolf sends

is there anything for more money?

the reviews are overall really bad

Wolfshadw · Feb 1, 2017

Plenty of cards available out there, both PCI-Ex1 and USB. You need to decide what you want, though. A better card, or more money left in your pocket.

1) What are the upper limits of your budget for a card?
2) Would you prefer a USB dongle or a PCI-Ex1 card?
3) Does your router support AC wireless networking?

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Feb 1, 2017

Wolfshadw :

1) if i really have to $40
2) what ever for performance
3) idk

Can i use my wifi card from my old ass 2008 hp PC. the card is a goldcrest wpea-113n

So what ever has good reviews and is good or better then that for cheap...

Wolfshadw · Feb 1, 2017

Need to know the specific model of your router to determine if it supports Wireless AC networking. If not, then there's no point in looking for a card that supports it.

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Feb 1, 2017

Wolfshadw :

what abour a motherboard with wifi?

PCnoobmuch · Feb 1, 2017

Wolfshadw :

btw it supports AC

Wolfshadw · Feb 1, 2017

PCnoobmuch :

I thought you wanted to keep the cost down.

-Wolf sends

Wolfshadw · Feb 1, 2017

PCnoobmuch :

I was never a fan of USB dongles, but this should suit your needs:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.00 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($105.28 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($204.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.98 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Netgear A6200-100NAS USB 2.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $668.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 20:05 EST-0500

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Feb 1, 2017

Wolfshadw :

PCnoobmuch :

I was never a fan of USB dongles, but this should suit your needs:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($93.00 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($105.28 @ shopRBC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($204.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.98 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: Netgear A6200-100NAS USB 2.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $668.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 20:05 EST-0500

-Wolf sends

more bad reviews then good, on sale at new egg so technically $70

PCnoobmuch · Feb 1, 2017

What about my old one?

Wolfshadw · Feb 2, 2017

If it worked in your old system, it should work in your new system as well.

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Feb 2, 2017

Wolfshadw :

Alright, also there is 2 black cords that connect from something to it. it can be taken off thoe. you know what it is?

Wolfshadw · Feb 2, 2017

Not a clue.

-Wolf sends

PCnoobmuch · Feb 2, 2017

Wolfshadw :

ok

Wolfshadw · Feb 2, 2017

Assuming this is your card, the only thing I could see connecting to it would be what appears to be a 4-pin floppy power connector. Where are you seeing cables connecting to your card and can you confirm the card I linked is the same as your old card?

-Wolf sends

junkeymonkey · Feb 2, 2017

thing I like about the usb adaptors is there easy to move to one computer to another [portable] just pull it out of one and stick it in the next as needed quick pcie card is pretty much stranded to single use one machine [opinion]

another thing is look over there support to see how well there updated some sold new today may not of had a driver update from as far back as 2000

then knowing what chipset is used in then like me I want the one that covers all windows and native to Linux as well [plug and play] not spend a hr hacking away in the Linux console to make a driver work ?

I been using this onr for years now http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/cat-11_TL-WN821N.html

its a rev 2 with a Atheros chipset in it not a realtek as the newer releases are now and is plug and play under Linux

not to say its the best but several years of service aint bad and still on it today and right now .

if buying today I think I would have to get one that covers 5ghz and full native OS support and current drivers

PCnoobmuch · Feb 2, 2017

junkeymonkey :

thing I like about the usb adaptors is there easy to move to one computer to another [portable] just pull it out of one and stick it in the next as needed quick pcie card is pretty much stranded to single use one machine [opinion]

another thing is look over there support to see how well there updated some sold new today may not of had a driver update from as far back as 2000

then knowing what chipset is used in then like me I want the one that covers all windows and native to Linux as well [plug and play] not spend a hr hacking away in the Linux console to make a driver work ?

I been using this onr for years now http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/cat-11_TL-WN821N.html

its a rev 2 with a Atheros chipset in it not a realtek as the newer releases are now and is plug and play under Linux

not to say its the best but several years of service aint bad and still on it today and right now .

if buying today I think I would have to get one that covers 5ghz and full native OS support and current drivers

So your recommending this ?

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-WN821N-Wireless-Adapter-Button/dp/B002T4D3M2

Can you help me find a cheap wifi adapter for PC

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