usb vs pcie vs powerline

[shanetemple14]

currently i have a pcie wifi adapter but i want to buy a gpu but it wont fit in my pc unless i take out the wifi adapter so i wanted to know if usb wifi adpter are any worse than pcie adpter and if there any usb adapter that are as reliable as pcie adapters.also what are powerline adapters like compared to these

thanks in advance

 

[g90814]

Powerline adapters will perform better than wireless, period.

USB adapters will probably work just as well as your PCIe adapter.

 

[shanetemple14]

so it seems powerline is my best shot ok thanks

 

[g90814]

Yes, although USB adapter may work fine for you too. Money wise its about the same.

I assume since you are getting a new GPU you do a lot of gaming. Powerline ethernet is best for that too, it's just as good as a regular wired connection.

If you need recommendations as to what to get or where to buy, just ask.

 

[shanetemple14]

i want to buy the gtx 960 but it wont fit with the wifi adapter installed so any ideas what is teh best powerline adapter for around 20 or 30 pounds

 

[g90814]

This would do fine:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-PA411KIT-Powerline-Adapter-Starter/dp/B0084Y9N3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424801829&sr=8-1

There are more options, like units with more ethernet ports or power pass-through (so you don't take up a whole mains plug) TP link is a good brand, or netgear. Looks like BT even has some.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=powerline%20adapter

You can even get one with wireless access point built in, but that's a bit more money
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4220KIT-Powerline-Configuration-Smartphone/dp/B00DHB2T44/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1424801829&sr=8-10

 

[Thunder3torm]

in my opinion i dont like powerlines for gaming unless your in same room or small home but its good to use both a good powerline and a reliable wifi adapter

 

[g90814]

in my opinion i dont like powerlines for gaming unless your in same room or small home but its good to use both a good powerline and a reliable wifi adapter

I don't think you understand what we mean by 'powerline'.

 

[shanetemple14]

This would do fine:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-PA411KIT-Powerline-Adapter-Starter/dp/B0084Y9N3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424801829&sr=8-1

There are more options, like units with more ethernet ports or power pass-through (so you don't take up a whole mains plug) TP link is a good brand, or netgear. Looks like BT even has some.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=powerline%20adapter

You can even get one with wireless access point built in, but that's a bit more money
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4220KIT-Powerline-Configuration-Smartphone/dp/B00DHB2T44/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1424801829&sr=8-10

thanks i will try this out