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Yes, Wi-Fi 6 is important as it improves speed and efficiency for modern devices.

Yes, Wi-Fi 6 is important as it improves speed and efficiency for modern devices.

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kastorxx
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11-14-2019, 12:51 AM
#1
examining available options for purchasing mobos and questioning the value of the upcoming Wi-Fi 6 released in 2019.
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kastorxx
11-14-2019, 12:51 AM #1

examining available options for purchasing mobos and questioning the value of the upcoming Wi-Fi 6 released in 2019.

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905xA
Senior Member
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11-14-2019, 05:12 AM
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It seems like it will have a supposed 10Gbps speed and a wired setup, but wireless too!
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905xA
11-14-2019, 05:12 AM #2

It seems like it will have a supposed 10Gbps speed and a wired setup, but wireless too!

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BHLxNJx
Posting Freak
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11-14-2019, 09:39 AM
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It has already been released, and unless you own a similar router and are positioned very close to it, you won’t achieve the promised speeds.
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BHLxNJx
11-14-2019, 09:39 AM #3

It has already been released, and unless you own a similar router and are positioned very close to it, you won’t achieve the promised speeds.

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nicjohn2000
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11-14-2019, 09:48 AM
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Consider waiting a couple of years before replacing everything. Wi-Fi 6 offers speed, but early use can be risky unless you're comfortable spending money. Allow the new tech to settle and fix any issues before full adoption.
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nicjohn2000
11-14-2019, 09:48 AM #4

Consider waiting a couple of years before replacing everything. Wi-Fi 6 offers speed, but early use can be risky unless you're comfortable spending money. Allow the new tech to settle and fix any issues before full adoption.

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Emma31178
Member
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11-16-2019, 08:19 PM
#5
To enjoy WiFi 6 benefits, your network must handle those high speeds, but many home routers still include 1Gbps Ethernet ports. Having WiFi 6 capability on the motherboard is nice, though it shouldn’t be the main focus.
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Emma31178
11-16-2019, 08:19 PM #5

To enjoy WiFi 6 benefits, your network must handle those high speeds, but many home routers still include 1Gbps Ethernet ports. Having WiFi 6 capability on the motherboard is nice, though it shouldn’t be the main focus.

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SSGSS_Saiyan
Member
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11-17-2019, 03:54 AM
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It doesn't matter right now, but I'll be around soon when more gadgets support WiFi 6. For it to work best, every device needs WiFi 6 on the same network. Unless you're using older models, those improvements probably won't help much. It's not worth the extra cost unless your system supports it. If your motherboard already has it, that's great. Remember, most internal WiFi chips are M.2 cards and could be upgraded to WiFi 6 later. You'll also likely see many more WiFi 6 PCIe cards coming soon.
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SSGSS_Saiyan
11-17-2019, 03:54 AM #6

It doesn't matter right now, but I'll be around soon when more gadgets support WiFi 6. For it to work best, every device needs WiFi 6 on the same network. Unless you're using older models, those improvements probably won't help much. It's not worth the extra cost unless your system supports it. If your motherboard already has it, that's great. Remember, most internal WiFi chips are M.2 cards and could be upgraded to WiFi 6 later. You'll also likely see many more WiFi 6 PCIe cards coming soon.