Z77 motherboards with WIFI or maybe not?

[Finns14]

I need to purchase a MOBO to go along with my i5 2500k that I will be purchasing at MC. I am looking for something mid range and the P8Z77-V LX for $90 as a combo seems like a steal. Only thing that I am thinking is that I will need a wifi adapter which is going to be more money so if there was a comperable MOBO with built in wifi that might be a better option. Thoughts? Thanks.

PS Maybe not the place to be asking but do the USB plug in adapters work well? I plan on gaming with this rig if it makes a difference.

 

[Lonyo]

The model up or maybe two models up has Wifi built in. I purchased one myself last week, not set it up yet as haven't had time.
I had the exact same decision as you, I was considering one of the lower end P8Z77-V motherboards, but the difference between the Wifi model (no suffix) and the LX was about the price of a wifi adapter, so I went for the Wifi model.

Edit: apparently it's quite a lot more expensive on Newegg, so that may not be the best idea...

 

[Finns14]

yeah with MC's deal I can get ASUS P8Z77-V PRO for $170 just not sure

 

[Kenmitch]

P8Z77-V LGA 1155 Z77 has wifi built in it looks like. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386886

A hard wired connection would be best for gaming if at all possible tho.

 

[Finns14]

P8Z77-V LGA 1155 Z77 has wifi built in it looks like. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0386886

A hard wired connection would be best for gaming if at all possible tho.

I know it is but I am not sure how possible its going to be and thanks for pointing out this MOBO.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Don't use a WiFi adaptor. Use a router flashed with DD-WRT in "client" mode. Works much better.

 

[Finns14]

Don't use a WiFi adaptor. Use a router flashed with DD-WRT in "client" mode. Works much better.

And you can do this any router?

 

[MPiland]

yeah with MC's deal I can get ASUS P8Z77-V PRO for $170 just not sure

This is the mobo I have and I love it. It's just a pain to update the bios, but it runs great. The wifi is pretty speedy so you shouldn't have any problem. If you do get it, just remember to be careful with the wifi atenna as it does come disconnected easily if not in a stationary place.

 

[imported_mystro]

And you can do this any router?

Exactly..wifi is just another sucker gimmick IMO.

Oops..I misspoke, there are advantages to directly connecting as opposed via router....sorry