Is there a Wi-Fi adapter required for this motherboard?

GingerBot1300
Junior Member

09-21-2018, 02:18 PM

I need to check if a Wi-Fi adapter is necessary for your motherboard. Your setup includes a GIGABYTE B450 AORUS ELITE, which should support Wi-Fi connectivity without an adapter.

GingerBot1300

09-21-2018, 02:18 PM #1

I need to check if a Wi-Fi adapter is necessary for your motherboard. Your setup includes a GIGABYTE B450 AORUS ELITE, which should support Wi-Fi connectivity without an adapter.

_Maddy__
Member

186

09-23-2018, 08:11 AM

You'll need a wireless card since this board lacks built-in Wi-Fi.

_Maddy__

09-23-2018, 08:11 AM #2

You'll need a wireless card since this board lacks built-in Wi-Fi.

BRushton
Member

09-23-2018, 09:12 AM

Alternatively, you can use a USB adapter.

BRushton

09-23-2018, 09:12 AM #3

Alternatively, you can use a USB adapter.

DarklyThunder
Member

241

09-24-2018, 06:20 AM

Looking for a reliable Wi-Fi adapter under 25 euros? I can suggest some options that fit your budget.

DarklyThunder

09-24-2018, 06:20 AM #4

Looking for a reliable Wi-Fi adapter under 25 euros? I can suggest some options that fit your budget.

Shadowbird_
Member

09-24-2018, 02:43 PM

Sure, I'll make sure to include quotes when responding.

Shadowbird_

09-24-2018, 02:43 PM #5

Sure, I'll make sure to include quotes when responding.

Rewyrr
Junior Member

09-24-2018, 10:25 PM

You may find it simpler to choose the 'pro wifi' version of that board.

Rewyrr

09-24-2018, 10:25 PM #6

You may find it simpler to choose the 'pro wifi' version of that board.

Pilli_mehu
Member

09-30-2018, 01:01 PM

I question the quality of this adapter; it seems inadequate for 2x2 MIMO. For a desktop PC, a PCIe solution is usually more suitable than using just two antennas.

Pilli_mehu

09-30-2018, 01:01 PM #7

I question the quality of this adapter; it seems inadequate for 2x2 MIMO. For a desktop PC, a PCIe solution is usually more suitable than using just two antennas.

Petterine
Member

10-07-2018, 06:40 AM

He won’t improve much beyond a PCI card priced at 25 dollars, and although they’re superior, the options in that budget don’t look very attractive.

Petterine

10-07-2018, 06:40 AM #8

He won’t improve much beyond a PCI card priced at 25 dollars, and although they’re superior, the options in that budget don’t look very attractive.

puppylover507
Member

127

10-12-2018, 04:38 PM

Could look for the ASUS PCE-AC55BT around 25 euros or a bit higher, as that’s what most users suggest online.

puppylover507

10-12-2018, 04:38 PM #9

Could look for the ASUS PCE-AC55BT around 25 euros or a bit higher, as that’s what most users suggest online.