Looking to add a wireless and bluetooth usb adapter inside my case.

[Amos Milewski]

I was thinking of using one of the attached adapters to connect a small WiFi and Bluetooth adapter. Has anyone tried this before? Did it work out okay?


I guess the alternative would be to get an external USB card, but I would prefer them to be inside the case.

 

[IntelUser2000]

So you want to install a USB Wi-Fi card inside your desktop case? I don't fully get your question.

You can just buy a PCI Express WiFi card. They generally perform better because higher end models are available.

I bought a Intel Desktop Centrino Advanced N-6205 when it came out nearly 7 years ago. I still use it, because it performs very good. 10MB/s download out of a 144Mbit connection downstairs from the router and opposite the 2500 sq.ft. house.

 

[Amos Milewski]

So you want to install a USB Wi-Fi card inside your desktop case?

Yeah, I do. I didn't want to have antennas or anything poking out. Especially because I want Bluetooth as well. I will check into your suggestion, thanks.

 

[mxnerd]

The USB 3.0 header adapter will work but your USB WiFi & bluetooth adapters' signal strength is greatly reduced if it's inside a case.

Even signal strength of external USB adapters that are behind a case could be greatly affected.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Seriously, save your money, get a Comfast USB2.0 AC600 + BT adapter for less than $10 off of ebay.

And what would be the point of sticking your wifi and BT adapters, INSIDE a Faraday Cage? (Your PC chassis.) It makes no sense. Even OEM cases with built-in mini-PCI / M.2 wifi, run antennas down the length of the plastic fascia, or have antennas out the back of the case.

 

[Amos Milewski]

Thanks for the replies. I think I can do without. I'd rather not have antennas sticking out of the case.

 

[JackMDS]

Get an All in One computer, almost all of them have the Antenna inside under the plastic frame like a Laptop.

 

[masou007]

Have you considered an Asus PCE-AC55BT B1 ? It's got an exterior antenna, but it's small and pretty nondescript. Intel wifi and bluetooth chipset. Has worked well for my wifi needs and Xbox One controller.