Best Wireless Card for a Desktop?

[jachamberlain]

Pretty much says it all in the title. I'm pretty new to self builds but have been digging around trying to get as much info as I can. I don't have the ability to run network cables to my room so will need to connect wirelessly but want to make sure I get the best speeds possible.

Got about £2000 - £2500 to spend on it (preferably on the lower end of that) and want it to pull its weight for at least 4 years with no further upgrades needed. I'm using a single 23" 1920x1080 3D capable monitor but will potentially add 2 more in the near future. Not planning on doing any crazy overclocks at the moment but will likely dabble when the system starts to show its age. I also work in video production so may need to run CS6 every once in a while.

Here's my planned rig:

Case: NZXT Switch 810
Case Fans: 6 x NZXT FX-140LB (in addition to the 4 included with the case)
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry LX
CPU: i7 3930k
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 (In top of case with push pull set up)
Mobo: ASUS Rampage IV Formula/BF3 Edition
GPU: 2 x KFA2 GeForce GTX 680 4GB
PSU: PCPower Cooling Silencer MKII 950W
RAM: (Still undecided probably will get 16GB of DDR3 1600 (4 x 4GB) - Ripjaws, HyperX or Dominator Platinums...)
OS: Windows 7 64bit OEM

Thanks!

[TeaTimeRebel]

TP-Link TL-WN951N is a very solid wireless PCI card (I assume you are looking for PCI vs USB?) and if you are not too picky over price. I've had no issues whatsoever with setup or packaged drivers on Win 7 x64, FreeBSD or Mint. I'd also give consideration to Powerline networking as in my house I have found this to be a tad more stable. I live in an old Victorian terrace and found I would drop packets over WiFi. Currently using a pair of Belkin Powerline HDs and except for circa. +6ms latency for all intents and purposes it behaves as if I was connected via. ethernet to my router.

[jachamberlain]

Hi thanks for the advice, I actually already picked up one of these TP Link TL-WDN4800 450Mbps.

Any idea how this holds up against the WN951N?

[csgohan4]

I got the TP Link TL-WDN4800 450Mbps and it does it's job. No problems so far

[carvedeye]

Pretty much says it all in the title. I'm pretty new to self builds but have been digging around trying to get as much info as I can. I don't have the ability to run network cables to my room so will need to connect wirelessly but want to make sure I get the best speeds possible.

Got about £2000 - £2500 to spend on it (preferably on the lower end of that) and want it to pull its weight for at least 4 years with no further upgrades needed. I'm using a single 23" 1920x1080 3D capable monitor but will potentially add 2 more in the near future. Not planning on doing any crazy overclocks at the moment but will likely dabble when the system starts to show its age. I also work in video production so may need to run CS6 every once in a while.

Here's my planned rig:

Case: NZXT Switch 810
Case Fans: 6 x NZXT FX-140LB (in addition to the 4 included with the case)
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry LX
CPU: i7 3930k
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 (In top of case with push pull set up)
Mobo: ASUS Rampage IV Formula/BF3 Edition
GPU: 2 x KFA2 GeForce GTX 680 4GB
PSU: PCPower Cooling Silencer MKII 950W
RAM: (Still undecided probably will get 16GB of DDR3 1600 (4 x 4GB) - Ripjaws, HyperX or Dominator Platinums...)
OS: Windows 7 64bit OEM

Thanks!

If you dont want cables everywhere but would like a great connection i higly recommend power lines, having a wireless connection is good but being wired is even better, with a wireless connection you have restrictions like walls furniture etc... that weakens your signal where with power lines you are connected directly.

[jachamberlain]

Hi carvedeye, thanks for the suggestion. What's Power Lines? Do you a link? Tried google but it only came up with power supplies!

[carvedeye]

Hi carvedeye, thanks for the suggestion. What's Power Lines? Do you a link? Tried google but it only came up with power supplies!

Heres a link to the ones i use.

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/d...model=TL-PA211