The best three Wi-Fi 6e cards are top performers offering strong speed and reliability.
The best three Wi-Fi 6e cards are top performers offering strong speed and reliability.
Hey, welcome to your new place! Your router seems to be positioned in the living room, and unless you lay a long Ethernet cable through the floor—which might not be popular—you’re relying on Wi-Fi. Right now, the best Wi-Fi options available are likely the ones built into your motherboard (ROG Strix Z390-E) and the wired connection your girlfriend is using with her new Dell laptop. Your current internet speed is around 1 gigabit, and your PC uses about 500MB on Wi-Fi while she gets roughly 800-850MB over a wired link. Since the building dates back to the 1960s, the wiring might be outdated. You probably don’t know the exact router or modem model, but the carrier’s equipment is a Technicolor CGM4331COM (XB7).
Most Wi-Fi 6 cards available today use a version of Intel’s AX200/210 chipset. Pick one with the antenna option you like and it should work. Keep in mind, real-world speeds won’t stay steady at 1Gb/s outside a controlled lab—expect fluctuations. If you need consistent performance, consider running a dedicated cable.
The router you referred to only works with WiFi 6. For optimal performance, consider using the AX200 for WiFi 6 and the AX210 for WiFi 6E. Since your CNVi card is already on the motherboard, you may want to check this discussion about upgrading it.
I’m not running a wire through the living room, but I’d like to connect it wired. Thanks for the discussion. I’ll explore AX210 cards and check available options for building antennas on a stand that sits independently on my desk, avoiding cables from the back of the computer.
Similar options might exist; however, current designs seem limited to dual-band solutions. They may offer less efficiency and range compared to full triple-band antennas.