Question Which Wifi Card to Get???

[ascendant]

Ok, currently using a USB wifi, and looking at a couple wifi cards. I want something that is good, reliable, but also not over $60 at most. Here's one I'm looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-PCE-AXE59BT-magnetized-Supporting-Bluetooth/dp/B0C388Z522?tag=xdadev04-20&ascsubtag=UUxdaUeUpU1005154&th=1

From reviews and looking around the web, this seems like a decent one, and within my price range. What do you all think? Is there something where I could get more bang for my buck?

 

[JackMDS]

AFAIC your Link is The Choice.

 

[Ajay]

I have this one in my wife's computer - has been excellent, especially since it's on the second story and the router is on the first.

Amazon.com

 

[ascendant]

I have this one in my wife's computer - has been excellent, especially since it's on the second story and the router is on the first.

Amazon.com

Appreciate the suggestion, only thing is the one I'm looking at is 5400Mbps, that one is 2400Mbps. Not sure if that would really make any difference anyway considering it's well over the speeds my current ISP can do? If not, I might go with that one just to save the $

 

[JackMDS]

We are all obsessed with the Core rating of the Wireless "Chipset" on the circuit.

But ... in case of Wireless other components and th enviroment are just as important.

On the page that you pointed to there is 4 Wireless cards. Two of them has their Antennae in the back of the case. If the Unit is few feet from the Wireless Router/AP and there is No obstractions in the way, it does not matter. But otherwise Wirless Card with less power core rating will do better with tne better Antenna that can be placed above the system then the one that their Antenna is obstracted, and thus the Wireless propagtion is Not as Good as it should be.

 

[ascendant]

We are all obsessed with the Core rating of the Wireless "Chipset" on the circuit.

But ... in case of Wireless other components and th enviroment are just as important.

On the page that you pointed to there is 4 Wireless cards. Two of them has their Antennae in the back of the case. If the Unit is few feet from the Wireless Router/AP and there is No obstractions in the way, it does not matter. But otherwise Wirless Card with less power core rating will do better with tne better Antenna that can be placed above the system then the one that their Antenna is obstracted, and thus the Wireless propagtion is Not as Good as it should be.

That's weird, I thought the link went directly to this Asus one above. Anyway, this is the one I'm looking at. The antennae does have a cord to place it wherever would be optimal

The one Ajay linked does have that as well, only significant difference I saw with his was that it's 2400Mbps vs 5400 with the Asus above. It is a decent amount cheaper though, and decent reviews on that one as well

I mean on a typical ISP, 2400 or 5400Mbps really won't make any difference anyway, right? Not like any typical ISP is hitting those speeds anytime soon anyway

 

[lantis3]

Vendor adds all bandwidth together. You will never get 5400Mhz

PCE-AXE59BT - Tech Specs｜Wireless & Wired Adapters｜ASUS USA

PCE-AXE59BT is latest WiFi 6E PCIE WiFi card, wireless wifi adapter, upgrade PC for new 6GHz band & Bluetooth 5.2. Fast, stable wifi & better security with WPA3

www.asus.com

WiFi Data Rate
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 300 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1733 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (6GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps

 

[ascendant]

Vendor adds all bandwidth together. You will never get 5400Mhz

PCE-AXE59BT - Tech Specs｜Wireless & Wired Adapters｜ASUS USA

PCE-AXE59BT is latest WiFi 6E PCIE WiFi card, wireless wifi adapter, upgrade PC for new 6GHz band & Bluetooth 5.2. Fast, stable wifi & better security with WPA3

www.asus.com

WiFi Data Rate
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 300 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1733 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (6GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps

Thank you for that information. Looking at that, it looks like I'd get the same speeds with this one, but for cheaper, right?

 

[Tech Junky]

It's all marketing of the same M2 which is Intel and the AXxxxx speed in the name is just combining the different radios.

$20 - M2 card AX210
Get a backplate w/ antenna holes / antennas / pigtails or buy the kit.

There's no need for the PCB / heat sink as they don't get hot.

If you have a 12th gen Intel CPU or newer you can grab the AX411 or skip the BS and just get the BE200 for $20 and be WIFI 7 equipped for when you upgrade your router / AP.

 

[ascendant]

It's all marketing of the same M2 which is Intel and the AXxxxx speed in the name is just combining the different radios.

$20 - M2 card AX210
Get a backplate w/ antenna holes / antennas / pigtails or buy the kit.

There's no need for the PCB / heat sink as they don't get hot.

If you have a 12th gen Intel CPU or newer you can grab the AX411 or skip the BS and just get the BE200 for $20 and be WIFI 7 equipped for when you upgrade your router / AP.

Thank you for all of that, I greatly appreciate it

As far as the BE200, I've heard that suggested before, but there are so many of them. Ideally, I'd rather get one where I don't need to get a kit. I mean if you could suggest a kit (and it's something quick and easy, since I have VERY little free time these days), that would be greatly appreciated, and I might consider it if it's cheaper or opens up better options to me to get the card and kit separately. Oh, and please make it off Amazon if you do have a minute to do that, as I have prime.

Also, could you please suggest a particular BE200 that includes antennae and is just plug and play that will be WIFI 7 equipped if you don't mind (or a BE200 and compatible kit if that's a simple and affordable process)? Just got paid and want to order one today

 

[Tech Junky]

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-802-11be-Windows-Desktop/dp/B0CN17SC1Y

 

[lantis3]

https://www.amazon.com/QFly-8774Mbps-Bluetooth-Tri-Bands-Wireless/dp/B0CQ558LJH

$4 more but also more reviews.

 

[Tech Junky]

As long as the HW is the same just aim for the lower price. I usually just use mouser com for finding the best price on parts and just assemble it myself.

Aka buy mobo without wifi module and accessories for less and add it myself with parts on hand. Easy way to save $20-50 off the mobo. The prebuilt cards though sometimes come in cheaper than buying parts and then either use that or pull it apart and use the pieces for a cleaner install and save the PCIE slot for something else. The pigtails and antennas are cheap if you don't mind waiting on them from CN.

 

[bob4432]

As long as the HW is the same just aim for the lower price. I usually just use mouser com for finding the best price on parts and just assemble it myself.

Aka buy mobo without wifi module and accessories for less and add it myself with parts on hand. Easy way to save $20-50 off the mobo. The prebuilt cards though sometimes come in cheaper than buying parts and then either use that or pull it apart and use the pieces for a cleaner install and save the PCIE slot for something else. The pigtails and antennas are cheap if you don't mind waiting on them from CN.

i like your thinking but he has time constraints