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moomoopro   07-18-2008 at 10:52:00 PM

I want wireless on my desktop but I don't know what to get. I want the newest "n" technology. And would it be better to go pci over usb? I'd think it be better to get pci or even pci-e over usb lol. price is not really an issue...but I would prefer to stay under $100. and I plan on using vista 64bit. prolly ultimate? idk, whatever is the best for games and most stable.

Thanks!

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akhilles   07-19-2008 at 03:05:01 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11#Protocols

Go with a PCI 802.11n card. It may be a good idea to buy the same make as the router. Not necessary though. Depending on where the pc is located, if it's a room or floor away from the router, pick up a directional antenna for $20-ish and point it at the router.

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fihart   07-20-2008 at 12:10:48 AM
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PCI definitely, sensible advice to stick with same brand as router for compatibility (particularly with new non-standard standards) and for consisent terminology to avoid needless confusion.

If money is tight, cheap brands will work perfectly well. But for continuing support and firmware/driver updates best to stick with the big boys like Linksys, Netgear.

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will03ol26we   07-26-2009 at 05:18:01 PM
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yeah but i have hade to linksys wmp54gs pci cards and allways have problems with getting the drivers to load and after about 10 times they finaly will set but all ways have a problem with lossing conection or low singnal but used a d-link and never had a problem since. thats just the problem i have had not to say every one will or has but there are alot of reviews online with same problem for linksys. hope this help some one

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will03ol26we   07-26-2009 at 05:20:24 PM
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oh and running window xp not sure how it will work on vista or windows 7 have not tryed linksys since i got d-link

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