- Oct 4, 2002
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A little bit of a broad discussion, but all topics intersect as well.
First, the immediate question is: I need to install a WiFi card in my desktop so I can position my desk where I want to in our new apartment. I know little about modern network card specs vs marketing at this point in my computer life. Tips? Not looking to go ultra-cheap, not looking to be cutting edge either.
Related, when we moved we went with Spectrum and I purchased a Negtear Nighthawk AC2100 that I'm using for WiFi access off of the provided modem. Since I have my own WiFi access, any suggestions on configurations? We have 1 laptop, 2 tablets, 2 phones, Roku Stick and soon to be main computer.
Thirdly related, my spidey sense tells me we are reaching a nexus of value similar to when I purchased my current computer guts on the used market. I currently have an Ivy Bridge i5-3750k w/ 16GB RAM on a Z77 Pro4 board. So, I'm beginning to acclimate myself to prices and trends and I'm also looking to update/streamline my storage.
So the network card is first. But I'll probably piece-meal the rest while targeting a good combo deal either used on the forums as before or a microcenter bundle or similar.
I know it's broad, but thanks for your patience and comments!
First, the immediate question is: I need to install a WiFi card in my desktop so I can position my desk where I want to in our new apartment. I know little about modern network card specs vs marketing at this point in my computer life. Tips? Not looking to go ultra-cheap, not looking to be cutting edge either.
Related, when we moved we went with Spectrum and I purchased a Negtear Nighthawk AC2100 that I'm using for WiFi access off of the provided modem. Since I have my own WiFi access, any suggestions on configurations? We have 1 laptop, 2 tablets, 2 phones, Roku Stick and soon to be main computer.
Thirdly related, my spidey sense tells me we are reaching a nexus of value similar to when I purchased my current computer guts on the used market. I currently have an Ivy Bridge i5-3750k w/ 16GB RAM on a Z77 Pro4 board. So, I'm beginning to acclimate myself to prices and trends and I'm also looking to update/streamline my storage.
So the network card is first. But I'll probably piece-meal the rest while targeting a good combo deal either used on the forums as before or a microcenter bundle or similar.
I know it's broad, but thanks for your patience and comments!
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