It could perhaps be worth buying a PCI-E card if you're doing a lot of local network file transfers but for general internet connection, it won’t matter which type you use. However, before you do, it should be noted that PCI-E cards often offer more than enough bandwidth that can be utilized for most user's internet speed, although nowadays, ISPs are offering internet connection speeds that are challenging this theory. PCI-E cards offer more bandwidth than PCI cards and because of this it may seem like a great idea to buy one of these cards. PCI-E is the newer standard and if you have a recently bought computer you will likely have space for a PCI-E slot. Sometimes referred to as just a pcie card If you do choose to use a wireless card to connect to wireless, you will still have to choose between a PCI and a PCI-E (PCI Express) card. And yes, it's theoretical too.but if your desktop is positioned in an optimum position relative to your router, and you set up the external antennas correctly, you should enjoy decent wifi speeds. Bear in mind, it's cumulative over both bands (2.1Gbps on the 5GHz 802.11ac, and 1Gbps on 2.4GHz Wireless N). In case the PCE-AC88 is 'getting hammered', Asus have included a customized heat sink, to help keep cool.Īnd so this is how we reach the 3.1Gbps in speed.

Just like components (and peripherals), overheating can be a problem.causing bottlenecks and potentially system crashes. This will help with connection reliability, and you should see an increase of data throughput. This card is 'MU-MIMO supported', so you can have up to 4 wifi streams concurrently (as long as your router supports it).

The antennas are adjustable and connect via a cable, to give you more flexibility with positioning correctly for optimum signal. This 4x4 adapter (that's 4 receive by 4 transmit antennas) is for those that will pay whatever the cost, for the latest and greatest. We kept the AC68 at the number 1 spot, because it's still a solid wifi card, but now even greater value, due to its dropping price. The Asus PCE-AC88 is now the flagship desktop card from Asus, taking over from the still, very credible, PCE-AC68 above.

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