The Wi-Fi card causes your PC to restart during a cold boot.
The Wi-Fi card causes your PC to restart during a cold boot.
Received a brand-new Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I WiFi card that functions well under normal conditions. During a thorough cold-start (switching off PSU first, then powering on), the system exhibits unusual behavior: it powers up briefly, then shuts down momentarily before resuming normal operation. This issue only appears during cold boots, not when the PC is powered on continuously. The problem seems linked to the card being present but not actively connected. You're weighing the risks of using the card versus opting for a USB adapter, especially since you mainly play single-player games.
The issue seems to be with the card itself. I would return it if needed. I've tried using USB adapters and found that unless you go too cheap, it performs better than a Wi-Fi card. I believe the problem was with the Netgear AC1200 or AC1900 models—both were decent but too large for laptops. You should also consider a 3.0 USB port.
Thank you for your message. Your friend who received it for you can trade it for a USB version, which should resolve any concerns.