Upgrade your desktop network interface card for better performance.
Upgrade your desktop network interface card for better performance.
I checked the Asrock B350 specs and the documentation. Upgrading the onboard NIC isn't recommended unless you need more performance. The desktop NIC socket is designed for different chipsets, so your laptop NIC likely won't fit. For better signal, consider replacing the internal NIC with a higher-quality one or using an external antenna instead.
I improved my desktop using this model: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-PCI-Expre...=8-2-spell. It seems to outperform the Gigabyte Gaming 5 built-in Wi-Fi, though it gave me a sense of satisfaction. Most boards still have decent onboard Wi-Fi. I wasn’t aware there was only one available slot, which reminded me of Windows 7 guidance. I prefer keeping things simple—you won’t find much better internet that way.
It doesn’t seem the built-in Wi-Fi can be taken out easily (like a Mini-PCI_e port) unless you’re prepared to solder and use a heat source. Given you probably added a GPU there, the next choice would be wired connection or a USB Wi-Fi adapter.