USB WiFi Adapters - Good?

[iraserei]

I have the Linksys WRT54GS Router. I am building a computer, and want to know what should I put inside it for wireless. I like the USB adapters because they are smaller and I have more space for video cards- but I don't know what to get. I was looking at the Linksys EA3000 I think it is? What would you recommend, PCIE or USB - and what specific model?

 

[nhasian]

yes usb wireless adaptors are preferable but if you are building a desktop you should run ethernet

 

[Expendable_Youth_79]

I have the Linksys WRT54GS Router. I am building a computer, and want to know what should I put inside it for wireless. I like the USB adapters because they are smaller and I have more space for video cards- but I don't know what to get. I was looking at the Linksys EA3000 I think it is? What would you recommend, PCIE or USB - and what specific model?

If you are building a desktop I would definatly go with USB. Be sure to stick with same brand that your router is for best results. PCIe will give you a better and more stable connection, but USB is much more convieneint and easy to install. I've never actually tried a PCIe WiFi card though. Used a USB Netgear WNA3100 for about 2 years and recently switched to a High Gain Yagi, also USB. Both picked up the router fine. All in all, I would go with a USB since you can move it around and get the best signal from your router and save your express slot for something that can't go USB.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=31&name=Wireless-Adapters

Look around^

 

[iraserei]

Thanks for the link Area51, and my router + Modem is downstairs.Would bring it up if I knew how.