So I am getting a MSI Z97 PC mate, and I was wondering if it I will be able to connect to the internet straight out of the box, or will I need to buy a Wifi adapter?
you will be ok to connect to internet with the cable, I believe all the motherboard get the build-in Lan port for use.
but if you talk about the wifi, you most get the wifi adapter for sure
or get the motherboard with wifi/ac.