Motherboard NO built in WiFi (Help!)

[kianholderpc]

Hi there,
I have purchased the z370 A Pro mobo which doesn't not have built in WiFi, how can I get WiFi on my new PC when it's built?, And, what would be the best option.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Barty1884]

Either PCIe Wifi card, or a USB dongle.

PCIe devices are usually better quality, although appear more expensive. ($30-$40 for something solid)

USB devices appear cheaper, but the quality ones can be ~$50. The cheap/generic devices offer either no moveable antennas, or lack driver support and I would avoid those. A quality USB dongle is a good option, but you'd end up paying more.

PCIe @ $35.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6Zs8TW/asus-pce-ac55bt-b1-none-wi-fi-adapter-pce-ac55bt-b1

USB 3.0 @ $50.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dmYXsY/asus-wireless-network-card-usbac56

I've used this one, it's a great little dongle. Great range etc, but if you have an available PCIe x1 slot (you should!), then I'd opt for that kind of solution.

 

[kianholderpc]

Thanks for the response, are these all the options available to me or are there any other alternatives?

Thanks again!

 

[Barty1884]

PCIe, or USB, those are the interface options you have on anything remotely modern.

The ideal scenario would be the run an ethernet cable, of course - although not always practical.