I have an Asus ROG Strix X570-E with built-in wi-fi 6.
Is it worth investing in a PCI-E wi-fi card? I was looking at something like this:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01H9QMOMY?tag=pcp0f-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
However, some downsides are that it is wi-fi 5 and does not have bluetooth (as compared to the built-in modules in my motherboard).
Then there is this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Asus-PCE-AX58BT-Next-Gen-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B07XLP199J
It is wifi-6 and has built-in bluetooth, however, it looks smaller and (I don't understand wireless connectivity so I sound very stupid) and it just seems weaker. Two antennas versus the four on the wifi-5 card...
I don't understand anything when it comes to wi-fi so hopefully someone can educate me. Is the built-in wi-fi in my motherboard good as is? Or is it worth upgrading? This is for gaming by the way (and no, ethernet is not possible).
EDIT - I am aware wi-fi limitations are set by my modem/router. The modem I use also acts as my router.
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Out of the built-in motherboard as well as two PCI-E wi-fi cards, which is my best option? Consider the modem I am using right now as well as potential upgradability factors in the future. Thank you!
Is it worth investing in a PCI-E wi-fi card? I was looking at something like this:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01H9QMOMY?tag=pcp0f-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
However, some downsides are that it is wi-fi 5 and does not have bluetooth (as compared to the built-in modules in my motherboard).
Then there is this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Asus-PCE-AX58BT-Next-Gen-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B07XLP199J
It is wifi-6 and has built-in bluetooth, however, it looks smaller and (I don't understand wireless connectivity so I sound very stupid) and it just seems weaker. Two antennas versus the four on the wifi-5 card...
I don't understand anything when it comes to wi-fi so hopefully someone can educate me. Is the built-in wi-fi in my motherboard good as is? Or is it worth upgrading? This is for gaming by the way (and no, ethernet is not possible).
EDIT - I am aware wi-fi limitations are set by my modem/router. The modem I use also acts as my router.
.
Out of the built-in motherboard as well as two PCI-E wi-fi cards, which is my best option? Consider the modem I am using right now as well as potential upgradability factors in the future. Thank you!
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