I have two questions:
First, I'm looking to use a M.2 (Key E) Intel CNVI wireless module on my Z390 tomahawk motherboard. The manual says it only supports intel modules and the website says that the mobo supports wifi standard 802.11ac wave 2. I'm unsure if this means that it will not support the full speeds of an 802.11ax card even with a driver update, or if it means that the card won't work at all.
Second, is it even worth using an M.2 Key E (marked 8 in the photo below) if it has to mount behind my GPU (that will be in the reinforced PCIe port obviously)? Most adapters of this form factor are rated to work around 80 degrees Celsius, however, I'm unsure if the card will receive much if any airflow at all given its under a fat ASUS 2070 Super. It may not be an issue if the cards don't create much heat on their own, but I'm not sure about their thermals.
"Why not use a PCIe wireless adapter?" most of them require a usb connection on the motherboard. I currently don't have one to spare at the moment. I would be open to using one in the PCIe x 1 located next to the lower M.2 (9 in the photo) IF it did not require a USB connection. I'm just not sure if that is a thing. At least there it would stay cool for sure with plenty of airflow.
Any and all help is very appreciated. Thank you!!!
First, I'm looking to use a M.2 (Key E) Intel CNVI wireless module on my Z390 tomahawk motherboard. The manual says it only supports intel modules and the website says that the mobo supports wifi standard 802.11ac wave 2. I'm unsure if this means that it will not support the full speeds of an 802.11ax card even with a driver update, or if it means that the card won't work at all.
Second, is it even worth using an M.2 Key E (marked 8 in the photo below) if it has to mount behind my GPU (that will be in the reinforced PCIe port obviously)? Most adapters of this form factor are rated to work around 80 degrees Celsius, however, I'm unsure if the card will receive much if any airflow at all given its under a fat ASUS 2070 Super. It may not be an issue if the cards don't create much heat on their own, but I'm not sure about their thermals.
"Why not use a PCIe wireless adapter?" most of them require a usb connection on the motherboard. I currently don't have one to spare at the moment. I would be open to using one in the PCIe x 1 located next to the lower M.2 (9 in the photo) IF it did not require a USB connection. I'm just not sure if that is a thing. At least there it would stay cool for sure with plenty of airflow.
Any and all help is very appreciated. Thank you!!!