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Discussing Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 technology

Discussing Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 technology

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Creeperman3
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06-17-2019, 01:22 AM
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Hello, I've been exploring many YouTube tutorials and online resources to understand PC building, but I noticed limited details about Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. From what I know, a motherboard lacking Wi-Fi also typically lacks Bluetooth, so I'm considering purchasing a wireless network adapter. Regarding your question, will an older generation motherboard support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0? You're planning to use the ASRock B365M Phantom Gaming 4. That's noted for you.
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Creeperman3
06-17-2019, 01:22 AM #1

Hello, I've been exploring many YouTube tutorials and online resources to understand PC building, but I noticed limited details about Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. From what I know, a motherboard lacking Wi-Fi also typically lacks Bluetooth, so I'm considering purchasing a wireless network adapter. Regarding your question, will an older generation motherboard support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0? You're planning to use the ASRock B365M Phantom Gaming 4. That's noted for you.

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ScorchedRuski
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06-18-2019, 07:22 PM
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It functions properly, the motherboard has no impact on this.
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ScorchedRuski
06-18-2019, 07:22 PM #2

It functions properly, the motherboard has no impact on this.

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UnstableTNT
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06-19-2019, 02:20 AM
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It's interesting. Comparing Bluetooth on Wi-Fi PCIe cards to USB Bluetooth adapters can vary. Using Bluetooth via Wi-Fi might introduce some delay, especially with lower-end USB adapters. PCIe cards generally offer more stable connections but could be pricier.
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UnstableTNT
06-19-2019, 02:20 AM #3

It's interesting. Comparing Bluetooth on Wi-Fi PCIe cards to USB Bluetooth adapters can vary. Using Bluetooth via Wi-Fi might introduce some delay, especially with lower-end USB adapters. PCIe cards generally offer more stable connections but could be pricier.

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DDotty2
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06-20-2019, 04:23 AM
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I bought a USB Bluetooth adapter some time back, but it didn’t work with Windows’ Bluetooth options. I’d prefer the PCIe version instead.
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DDotty2
06-20-2019, 04:23 AM #4

I bought a USB Bluetooth adapter some time back, but it didn’t work with Windows’ Bluetooth options. I’d prefer the PCIe version instead.

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06-21-2019, 08:10 AM
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Interestingly, even the PCIe cards that use Bluetooth are actually USB. The main distinction lies in the fact that the WiFi 6 is probably built into an Intel chipset, requiring a more powerful processor. The signal range is also much better since it utilizes one of the dedicated WiFi antennas instead of the limited traces found on USB adapters, and it avoids the often inferior and unstable chips in cheaper plug-in USB devices.
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Brayax_
06-21-2019, 08:10 AM #5

Interestingly, even the PCIe cards that use Bluetooth are actually USB. The main distinction lies in the fact that the WiFi 6 is probably built into an Intel chipset, requiring a more powerful processor. The signal range is also much better since it utilizes one of the dedicated WiFi antennas instead of the limited traces found on USB adapters, and it avoids the often inferior and unstable chips in cheaper plug-in USB devices.

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