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Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter
Adds current wireless and Bluetooth to a desktop whose motherboard shipped without it. The external antenna on a PCIe card consistently beats a USB dongle, and it is not close.
- Best for
- A desktop that has to be on wireless and a motherboard with no built-in radio.
- Watch out
- Many motherboards already include Wi-Fi. Check the model before buying one, and check that the antenna can physically reach past the metal case panel.
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Specs
| Interface | PCIe x1 |
|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7, plus Bluetooth |
| Better than | A USB wireless dongle, clearly |
| Worse than | A cable |
| Tier | Value - Solid 1080p at high refresh, 1440p if you are willing to move a slider. |
Reviews
4.0 / 5
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