which to get?????

[Dmiliate2]

I have a great gaming PC but we moved the router far away. Should i get a 20 foot Ethernet cord or wireless networking card and add it to my computer? if so, which networking card should i get for good and smooth gaming.

 

[laviniuc]

get a longer cable. only reason you'd want wireless is on a mobile-ish config (nettop or mini pc) but those dont do gaming. so go for wired

 

[rolli59]

I have 3 PC's sharing the same internet connection over wifi and no issues all 3 gaming at the same time, have taken a liking to Rosewill adapters so here is one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-n600pce
More to choose from http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/wireless-network-card/#m=51&sort=a6

 

[Dmiliate2]

will the longer cable delay the connection or make it slower by much at all, even if 20 feet long, because i'm going to need about 20 feet if not more.

 

[laviniuc]

utp cable cat 5e works up to 100m with no problems. i think that's 300ft

 

[Dmiliate2]

utp cable cat 5e works up to 100m with no problems. i think that's 300ft

Could you send me a link to where i can get the cable and i'll check some more reviews and think about both.
I have the MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 and it comes with a "killer ethernet" i want to put that to use so if the cable works good i might use it because it works the same like you had said.

 

[rolli59]

WiFi is fine if you do not want to deal with cable!

 

[laviniuc]

any local supermarket should have utp cables laying around, if not a pc store can cable one for you. it should cost about 20-30usd, tops. it's not rocket science. you could even ask your isp to get you one

 

[laviniuc]

WiFi is fine if you do not want to deal with cable!

until the first time you die because your gf is using the microwave. then you find it less funny

 

[rolli59]

WiFi is fine if you do not want to deal with cable!

until the first time you die because your gf is using the microwave. then you find it less funny

I do not have the GF issue since I have a wife and microwave is a none issue today, with dual band adapters and routers! Like I said before 3 computers gaming at the same time sharing the same connection over wifi (normally 1-2 laptops and 4 smartphones aswell)! We are well past the 802.11 b times!

 

[anbello262]

Obvously Wi-fi! There is no such thing as a problem, in my house we have a mucrowave, and 4 PCs using the same wi-fi, and there is absolutely no problem!
There are practically no cons to wi-fi, only pros.

(The only disadantage you may find is if you want to share files via the same local network, in that case a Gigabit Ethernet connection would be faster, but in that case, USB 3.0 would be even a lot faster...)

 

[qingmui]

If you afraid wifi signal is low, the best way to do it is Powerline adapter.
example: www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704165

 

[laviniuc]

i'm speechless... i never would have thought anyone trying to sway him away from the cable. it's easy to use, fast as hell and he already has a great lan adapter.

 

[rolli59]

i'm speechless... i never would have thought anyone trying to sway him away from the cable. it's easy to use, fast as hell and he already has a great lan adapter.

I gave up on cables in 2005, it is OK if you have it in your walls but running on walls/floors and through doors it is a pain in the ass! You need to catch up with tech and understand what WiFi is about!

 

[laviniuc]

seems far fetched since in 2005 we barely had 802.11n but hey, who am i to argue. there are great ways to mask cables on thin wall/floor guides.

 

[rolli59]

seems far fetched since in 2005 we barely had 802.11n but hey, who am i to argue. there are great ways to mask cables on thin wall/floor guides.

But we had g and so far it is fine!

 

[airmax32]

dealing with a long cable is usually a hassle. i usually suggest buying a wireless card for your pc