Looking for a good wireless card.

jimmytj · 05-01-2008, 11:13 AM

I'm looking for a good wireless card. I have a USB adapter at the moment but I have constant trouble, in games I get connection problems every minute. It disconnects every hour or so.

Does anybody know any good wireless cards for desktops.

I have a free PCIe x 8 slot.

I just need a good, stable card that's fast and won't disconnect me from a game.

I know I should use an ethernet cable but it's too far to reach. The router is right below my pc so has a great connection. But the stairs are at the other end of the house.

Does anybody have any good suggestions?

**johnwill** · 05-01-2008, 02:42 PM

Well, I'd stick with the brand name wireless PCI cards, Linksys, D-Link, SMC, etc. Personally, I steer clear of Belkin wireless stuff, I've had pretty bad luck with it.

jimmytj · 05-01-2008, 02:54 PM

Well

I havn't seen any PCI-E cards but i've seen some good USB sticks with great reviews.

What do you think of these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-73...9674940&sr=8-4

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweex-LW053-...9674940&sr=8-4

If anybody can find a decent PCI-E x8 card on amazon.co.uk i'd be very thankful. But if not, can anybody give me reviews on the two above.

I just need a wireless adaptor that won't disconnect every few hours.

**johnwill** · 05-01-2008, 05:46 PM

I refuse to recommend any USB networking products, much to "iffy" for me.

**simpswr** · 05-01-2008, 06:46 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833150017

05-01-2008, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
jimmytj Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 29 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit	Looking for a good wireless card. I'm looking for a good wireless card. I have a USB adapter at the moment but I have constant trouble, in games I get connection problems every minute. It disconnects every hour or so. Does anybody know any good wireless cards for desktops. I have a free PCIe x 8 slot. I just need a good, stable card that's fast and won't disconnect me from a game. I know I should use an ethernet cable but it's too far to reach. The router is right below my pc so has a great connection. But the stairs are at the other end of the house. Does anybody have any good suggestions?

05-01-2008, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Looking for a good wireless card. Well, I'd stick with the brand name wireless PCI cards, Linksys, D-Link, SMC, etc. Personally, I steer clear of Belkin wireless stuff, I've had pretty bad luck with it. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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jimmytj Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 29 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit	Re: Looking for a good wireless card. Well I havn't seen any PCI-E cards but i've seen some good USB sticks with great reviews. What do you think of these. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-EW-73...9674940&sr=8-4 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweex-LW053-...9674940&sr=8-4 If anybody can find a decent PCI-E x8 card on amazon.co.uk i'd be very thankful. But if not, can anybody give me reviews on the two above. I just need a wireless adaptor that won't disconnect every few hours. Last edited by jimmytj; 05-01-2008 at 02:57 PM.

05-01-2008, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Looking for a good wireless card. I refuse to recommend any USB networking products, much to "iffy" for me. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,206 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Looking for a good wireless card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833150017 __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?