Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 PCI(-E) card?

[jgustin7b]

Mind the awkwardly worded title, but I was wondering if there was a pci or pcie card (Preferably pci, just want to get those into use because I’ll never use them otherwise) that can enable Bluetooth on my desktop. If it came with WiFi, it doesn’t matter, but my budget is around 25 USD. If it’s not possible, that’s ok. I know there are usbs, but I’m trying to avoid them.

 

[kanewolf]

I don't believe you will find a PCI card. There just is no reason for a manufacturer to support that old standard. And PCIe cards that have bluetooth also have WIFI. For bluetooth ONLY you will be better off with USB.

 

[jgustin7b]

Ok, what about a pcie 1x Bluetooth and wifi card? I'm ok with that.

EDIT: I have one x1 slot, but I have two of the half size/mini pci-e slots...id prefer a mini slot, but a full size x1 card is ok.

 

[kanewolf]

Ok, what about a pcie 1x Bluetooth and wifi card? I'm ok with that.

EDIT: I have one x1 slot, but I have two of the half size/mini pci-e slots...id prefer a mini slot, but a full size x1 card is ok.

You could do that but you are buying a product you say you don't need (WIFI). You can search NewEgg and Amazon as well as I can for the lowest cost device.

 

[madmatt30]

Bt/wifi pci express cards cost more than $25.

A bt usb adapter costs $10 & will likely perform better because its outside the case.

You would be spending extra money for nothing

 

[jgustin7b]

The reason I asked for pcie is because 3 of 4 rear usb slots are full (keyboard, mouse, speaker) and didn't want it to fill up. But looking at the pricing mentioned by madmatt, I might go with usb and disconnect my speaker (because it would then have wireless capabilities). I'll look into BT usbs then. If you guys have any recommendations, you can throw em here. but I suppose the basic problem is solved.

Edit: if you saw somewhere where I had only 3 usbs slots...my bad...I have 4.

 

[madmatt30]

The reason I asked for pcie is because 3 of 4 rear usb slots are full (keyboard, mouse, speaker) and didn't want it to fill up. But looking at the pricing mentioned by madmatt, I might go with usb and disconnect my speaker (because it would then have wireless capabilities). I'll look into BT usbs then. If you guys have any recommendations, you can throw em here. but I suppose the basic problem is solved.

Edit: if you saw somewhere where I had only 3 usbs slots...my bad...I have 4.

most boards have at least 4x usb on the rear & a couple or more on the case front connected to board headers.

I have a usb bluetooth plugged into one of the fronts permanantly. Repection/range is better on the front & the smaller ones barely stick out if at all.

 

[jgustin7b]

I’ll take it into consideration. Thanks for your time (and sorry for delayed response...preparing for Super Bowl around here...heheh)