New internet...

[C5Allroad]

So it's 50mbps on my phone(5ghz). Computer doesn't have 5ghz. And lots of interference. I'm getting 20mbps... Lots of interference.
Here's the thing. Run a line from the router to my room. Or buy a wireless doodad and plug it into my computer to get the full 50mbps?

[tp4tissue]

Tp4 is WIRED..   gotta get my GH  @ < 20ms


A new router + new wireless card would improve your throughput.

But it will not improve LATENCY..   <this is more critical> to gaming than is throughput.



what router do you have

[smknjoe]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

[C5Allroad]

Tp4 is WIRED..   gotta get my GH  @ < 20ms


A new router + new wireless card would improve your throughput.

But it will not improve LATENCY..   <this is more critical> to gaming than is throughput.



what router do you have

Comcast's................
Better than AT&T....
I have an Asus n66u lying around. Just waiting for a new modem. Micro atx, don't have room for wireless card.

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

[tp4tissue]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

I'm not sure what you mean by proper installation...   If she mean "In wall".. Good luck, LOL, it's probably not going to happen then..

What less proper people usually do is route up to the attic, and have it come down through a hole in the closet..  then run that along the bottom of the wall..

Make sure to get good quality cables if you do this..  otherwise it won't take the heat in the attic, if it's a long run.


The N66u is more than enough as a router..

Micro-atx or  itx..    You should have room for a wireless card if it's micro atx.

[HoffmanMyster]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

I'm not sure what you mean by proper installation...   If she mean "In wall".. Good luck, LOL, it's probably not going to happen then..

What less proper people usually do is route up to the attic, and have it come down through a hole in the closet..  then run that along the bottom of the wall..

Make sure to get good quality cables if you do this..  otherwise it won't take the heat in the attic, if it's a long run.


The N66u is more than enough as a router..

Micro-atx or  itx..    You should have room for a wireless card if it's micro atx.

Don't have room lol. The Comcast modem is fine for now. I just wanna be able to use the 5ghz frequency.


[EDIT] Sorry for double posting. On my phone and press send as you guys reply.

[tp4tissue]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

Noooooooooooooooooooooo


Trust me, they suck ass..  I already tried a bunch of different brands..  You'll get 10-15mbps  AT BEST ..  doesn't matter if it's rated for 500mbps

You don't get anything close to that.

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

[HoffmanMyster]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

How reliable are those little usb wireless doodads?

[tp4tissue]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

HunterA,  you can PM me the layout to your house,  and I can tell you where to drill to wire up through the attic and into your room..

It has to be a pretty accurate sketch, if not the actual plans,  the reason is..  I need to know where there's crawl space..

It's impossible to handle the wire in some cases without a crawlspace..

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

HunterA,  you can PM me the layout to your house,  and I can tell you where to drill to wire up through the attic and into your room..

It has to be a pretty accurate sketch, if not the actual plans,  the reason is..  I need to know where there's crawl space..

It's impossible to handle the wire in some cases without a crawlspace..

Er... Give me a few. We have an attic. Just don't think it reaches the room...

[HoffmanMyster]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

HunterA,  you can PM me the layout to your house,  and I can tell you where to drill to wire up through the attic and into your room..

It has to be a pretty accurate sketch, if not the actual plans,  the reason is..  I need to know where there's crawl space..

It's impossible to handle the wire in some cases without a crawlspace..

ROFL yeah lemme just hand over the plans to my lair to some guy on the Internet. That'll end well.

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

HunterA,  you can PM me the layout to your house,  and I can tell you where to drill to wire up through the attic and into your room..

It has to be a pretty accurate sketch, if not the actual plans,  the reason is..  I need to know where there's crawl space..

It's impossible to handle the wire in some cases without a crawlspace..

ROFL yeah lemme just hand over the plans to my lair to some guy on the Internet. That'll end well.

We don't have the plans. I'd have to eyeball the rooms lol

[tp4tissue]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

How reliable are those little usb wireless doodads?

They're crummy at best, in terms of latency/ throughput..

As far as connection stability,  there shouldn't be a problem if you got an n66u.. (make sure to update to latest firmware, or tomato)

[absyrd]

ROFL yeah lemme just hand over the plans to my lair to some guy on the Internet. That'll end well.

Don't forget to include directions to nearest hardware store for duct tape, shovel, heavy duty trashbags, hacksaw, etc.

[C5Allroad]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

I have not... But I'm interested now.

lol I like tp's reaction.  )

They're not amazing by any means. But I honestly don't know enough about them one way or the other. I just know they exist.    I still vote to run a wire.    But that's always my solution.

How reliable are those little usb wireless doodads?

They're crummy at best, in terms of latency/ throughput..

As far as connection stability,  there shouldn't be a problem if you got an n66u.. (make sure to update to latest firmware, or tomato)

Hmm..... I'll be working on w sketch lol

[tp4tissue]

ROFL yeah lemme just hand over the plans to my lair to some guy on the Internet. That'll end well.

Don't forget to include directions to nearest hardware store for duct tape, shovel, heavy duty trashbags, hacksaw, etc.

OK..  same tip as in the Dating thread..  Make sure to post on GH so the members know ur alrite..

Set to auto-logout of GH..


Also,  seriously guys..  I'd thought ya'll know me well enuff by now that I'm not violent like that.


also,  even if I had the plans..  I wouldn't know -where- his house is..


Tp4 being an Internet-Entity doesn't even have any such desires to LEAVE the internet..

[smknjoe]

I bought one of these a year ago and it's a little flaky really. All of a sudden my connection would just drop for no apparent reason. No interference, not a problem with the router, the other wireless card (2.4GHzJ) on the laptop never had trouble with the same router, and all network diagnostics were error free otherwise. It would actually cause the entire USB bus to flake out on the laptop. I've been running with Ethernet ever since with no trouble at all.

Asus (USB-AC56) Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45USW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[tp4tissue]

I bought one of these a year ago and it's a little flaky really. All of a sudden my connection would just drop for no apparent reason. No interference, not a problem with the router, the other wireless card (2.4GHzJ) on the laptop never had trouble with the same router, and all network diagnostics were error free otherwise. It would actually cause the entire USB bus to flake out on the laptop. I've been running with Ethernet ever since with no trouble at all.

Asus (USB-AC56) Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45USW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wired is definitely the best way to go..

There's also the matter of "consistency" when it comes to wireless signals.. 

Interference is Everywhere now that wireless technology is so pervasive..

That interference might not affect throughput,  but it introduces Jitter..


Now,  whether or not your Gaming-Skillz  is high enough such that you'll blow past these things anyway doesn't change the fact that  wireless interference lowers consistency..

[smknjoe]

I agree that wired is the way to go. In my case the wireless issue was definitely not an external interference problem from somewhere outside of my control. I actually think it may have been a USB 3.0 interference problem.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/io/universal-serial-bus/usb3-frequency-interference-paper.html

There are other research papers and articles out there, but this was at the top of the search results.

[C5Allroad]

ROFL yeah lemme just hand over the plans to my lair to some guy on the Internet. That'll end well.

Don't forget to include directions to nearest hardware store for duct tape, shovel, heavy duty trashbags, hacksaw, etc.

Conveniently I live 5 minutes from a home depot...
Also, screw the wireless. Apparently, we have a giant crawl space under us. They closed it off so the cat doesn't play down there. I'll just drill a hole on the floor and crawl down there. Or get the cat to do it. Nasty **** down there.
And then route up the existing hole in my room for the DSL cable.
My room doesn't have a hole though.. Not sure I want to do that yet.

[tp4tissue]

ROFL yeah lemme just hand over the plans to my lair to some guy on the Internet. That'll end well.

Don't forget to include directions to nearest hardware store for duct tape, shovel, heavy duty trashbags, hacksaw, etc.

Conveniently I live 5 minutes from a home depot...
Also, screw the wireless. Apparently, we have a giant crawl space under us. They closed it off so the cat doesn't play down there. I'll just drill a hole on the floor and crawl down there. Or get the cat to do it. Nasty **** down there.
And then route up the existing hole in my room for the DSL cable.
My room doesn't have a hole though.. Not sure I want to do that yet.

[C5Allroad]

****. Actually, back to square one...
Best wireless usb cards?

Also, any way to tell for sure if this is a 5ghz card? It's an crapware x51...

[smknjoe]

5GHz will be either 802.11a or ac. Google the part # to be sure though.

[C5Allroad]

5GHz will be either 802.11a or ac. Google the part # to be sure though.

And where do I find the part number?

[tp4tissue]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

dude,  that HAS a wifi card..  You just pull out the one in there, and put in a new one..

Get the 6300N if you're gonna use ur N66u,  or get an intel AC7260, if you get a NEW ac router.

[smknjoe]

Probably in the BIOS or with Dell's service tag software, or just search for 5GHz hotspots. If you can see a 5GHz hot spot you have a 5GHz card.

Here's one that is 5GHz: http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=11417&gclid=ci6396wc48ucfzehaqodrzca6g

[C5Allroad]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

Crapware**
Yeah. Got it when I was a freshman. All dat doe was saved up by ****ing *****es and getting money. Last I opened it up, there is no slot for a wireless card. And I think the antenna sits between my hard drive and cd drive which I'll be ripping out of it soon.

[C5Allroad]

Probably in the BIOS or with Dell's service tag software, or just search for 5GHz hotspots. If you can see a 5GHz hot spot you have a 5GHz card.

Here's one that is 5GHz: http://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=11417&gclid=ci6396wc48ucfzehaqodrzca6g

Since I'm a newb sorta at this networking stuff. I can just buy that... Pop it in, update firmware and I can download pr0n again?

[tp4tissue]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

Crapware**
Yeah. Got it when I was a freshman. All dat doe was saved up by ****ing *****es and getting money. Last I opened it up, there is no slot for a wireless card. And I think the antenna sits between my hard drive and cd drive which I'll be ripping out of it soon.

Just pull that thing out,  and put in the NEW ONE..

Intel 6300, needs 3 antennas to reach max throughput for N66u Router, it's a triple stream
Intel 7260, only has 2 streams, for Either N or AC.

But remember AC is total ****, unless it's from a BEASTY AC router.. like the R7000

[C5Allroad]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

Crapware**
Yeah. Got it when I was a freshman. All dat doe was saved up by ****ing *****es and getting money. Last I opened it up, there is no slot for a wireless card. And I think the antenna sits between my hard drive and cd drive which I'll be ripping out of it soon.

Just pull that thing out,  and put in the NEW ONE..

Intel 6300, needs 3 antennas to reach max throughput for N66u Router, it's a triple stream
Intel 7260, only has 2 streams, for Either N or AC.

But remember AC is total ****, unless it's from a BEASTY AC router.. like the R7000

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No bios update needed?

[billnye]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

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Noooooooooooooooooooooo


Trust me, they suck ass..  I already tried a bunch of different brands..  You'll get 10-15mbps  AT BEST ..  doesn't matter if it's rated for 500mbps

You don't get anything close to that.

I have one and I did a speedtest with straight ethernet and the power outlet thing.

I got the exact same speed (30mbps) on each one. It's a lot more convenient to just have the power outlet than run crazy cords all over my house :))

[tp4tissue]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

Crapware**
Yeah. Got it when I was a freshman. All dat doe was saved up by ****ing *****es and getting money. Last I opened it up, there is no slot for a wireless card. And I think the antenna sits between my hard drive and cd drive which I'll be ripping out of it soon.

Just pull that thing out,  and put in the NEW ONE..

Intel 6300, needs 3 antennas to reach max throughput for N66u Router, it's a triple stream
Intel 7260, only has 2 streams, for Either N or AC.

But remember AC is total ****, unless it's from a BEASTY AC router.. like the R7000

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No bios update needed?

I don't think the Alienware has a locked bios..

But you should update the bios regardless..


Buy on amazon just in case it doesn't work.. it's only ~$20 or something, and it's MUCH better than any USB thing u can plug in...  restocking fee on ~$20 is like what $3

[tp4tissue]

Always go wired if it's not too inconvenient.

Mother said must be proper installation... Don't wanna drill just to have it reach the next room.

Oh, parents.  I love having the freedom to run cables all over. 

Have you explored the option of those crazy power outlet ethernet doodads?

Show Image

Noooooooooooooooooooooo


Trust me, they suck ass..  I already tried a bunch of different brands..  You'll get 10-15mbps  AT BEST ..  doesn't matter if it's rated for 500mbps

You don't get anything close to that.

I have one and I did a speedtest with straight ethernet and the power outlet thing.

I got the exact same speed (30mbps) on each one. It's a lot more convenient to just have the power outlet than run crazy cords all over my house :))

Again.. they work,  but think about what's happening..  It has to FILTER out the other currents running in that wire..

Latency + Jitter..

And if the place you're trying to get to happens to be Across a breaker,  Cut that 30mbps in half.

[C5Allroad]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

Crapware**
Yeah. Got it when I was a freshman. All dat doe was saved up by ****ing *****es and getting money. Last I opened it up, there is no slot for a wireless card. And I think the antenna sits between my hard drive and cd drive which I'll be ripping out of it soon.

Just pull that thing out,  and put in the NEW ONE..

Intel 6300, needs 3 antennas to reach max throughput for N66u Router, it's a triple stream
Intel 7260, only has 2 streams, for Either N or AC.

But remember AC is total ****, unless it's from a BEASTY AC router.. like the R7000

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No bios update needed?

I don't think the Alienware has a locked bios..

But you should update the bios regardless..


Buy on amazon just in case it doesn't work.. it's only ~$20 or something, and it's MUCH better than any USB thing u can plug in...  restocking fee on ~$20 is like what $3

Forgot PCs are all like Lego's.


But.... What in the hell are those two wires leaving the card in that picture. Never been good with tiny wires

[tp4tissue]

If you MUST use wireless.. "bless ur cursed soul"


For AC,  it's only faster than N if you're within 12-15 feet of the router..

Outside of that range AC and N perform equivalently..


U mean the alienware x51 desktop ?

Crapware**
Yeah. Got it when I was a freshman. All dat doe was saved up by ****ing *****es and getting money. Last I opened it up, there is no slot for a wireless card. And I think the antenna sits between my hard drive and cd drive which I'll be ripping out of it soon.

Just pull that thing out,  and put in the NEW ONE..

Intel 6300, needs 3 antennas to reach max throughput for N66u Router, it's a triple stream
Intel 7260, only has 2 streams, for Either N or AC.

But remember AC is total ****, unless it's from a BEASTY AC router.. like the R7000

Show Image

No bios update needed?

I don't think the Alienware has a locked bios..

But you should update the bios regardless..


Buy on amazon just in case it doesn't work.. it's only ~$20 or something, and it's MUCH better than any USB thing u can plug in...  restocking fee on ~$20 is like what $3

Forgot PCs are all like Lego's.


But.... What in the hell are those two wires leaving the card in that picture. Never been good with tiny wires

Those are the antenna, they pop off and connect to the NEW wireless card you put in.

The ends are connected like a 9v battery  it's a little button cap..

[tp4tissue]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER... 

[tp4tissue]

[C5Allroad]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER...

Lol... My moolah that I made messes with oil at the garage will be emptied instead of GH.


Also, digging around shows the 1502 does 2.4.

[tp4tissue]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER...

Lol... My moolah that I made messes with oil at the garage will be emptied instead of GH.

English is not my first language,  I have interpreted that sentence as thus.

-The money you earned working at a garage rubbing oil all over yourself will be siphoned to pay for your replacement Geekhack experience Capable computer?--


what???

[C5Allroad]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER...

Lol... My moolah that I made messes with oil at the garage will be emptied instead of GH.

English is not my first language,  I have interpreted that sentence as thus.

-The money you earned working at a garage rubbing oil all over yourself will be siphoned to pay for your replacement Geekhack experience Capable computer?--


what???

Effectively. Yes. The oil draining from the cavalier was in fact, all over me.

But now that I look, it's a 2.4ghz card

[tp4tissue]

Both 1502 and 1506 are crummy..  it even says so on the x51 wiki.. hahahahaha

[tp4tissue]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER...

Lol... My moolah that I made messes with oil at the garage will be emptied instead of GH.

English is not my first language,  I have interpreted that sentence as thus.

-The money you earned working at a garage rubbing oil all over yourself will be siphoned to pay for your replacement Geekhack experience Capable computer?--


what???

Effectively. Yes. The oil draining from the cavalier was in fact, all over me.

But now that I look, it's a 2.4ghz card

Yea, if you're stuck with wireless,  5ghz is better because there's less interference..

UNLESS you live within 25 feet within OTHER people with 5ghz..


2.4ghz , you get interference even 60feet out.

[C5Allroad]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER...

Lol... My moolah that I made messes with oil at the garage will be emptied instead of GH.

English is not my first language,  I have interpreted that sentence as thus.

-The money you earned working at a garage rubbing oil all over yourself will be siphoned to pay for your replacement Geekhack experience Capable computer?--


what???

Effectively. Yes. The oil draining from the cavalier was in fact, all over me.

But now that I look, it's a 2.4ghz card

Yea, if you're stuck with wireless,  5ghz is better because there's less interference..

UNLESS you live within 25 feet within OTHER people with 5ghz..


2.4ghz , you get interference even 60feet out.

Well, our old one is 2.4, neighboring people use a 2.4. Across the lawn, don't think they have 5ghz(hope not)

Both 1502 and 1506 are crummy..  it even says so on the x51 wiki.. hahahahaha

There's an x51 wiki?


Wait... Can I grab the network card off of a m18x? The killer thing?

[tp4tissue]

And always remember, , If you break a computer.. and haz parents..  It's the perfect excuse to get A NEW COMPUTER...

Lol... My moolah that I made messes with oil at the garage will be emptied instead of GH.

English is not my first language,  I have interpreted that sentence as thus.

-The money you earned working at a garage rubbing oil all over yourself will be siphoned to pay for your replacement Geekhack experience Capable computer?--


what???

Effectively. Yes. The oil draining from the cavalier was in fact, all over me.

But now that I look, it's a 2.4ghz card

Yea, if you're stuck with wireless,  5ghz is better because there's less interference..

UNLESS you live within 25 feet within OTHER people with 5ghz..


2.4ghz , you get interference even 60feet out.

Well, our old one is 2.4, neighboring people use a 2.4. Across the lawn, don't think they have 5ghz(hope not)

Both 1502 and 1506 are crummy..  it even says so on the x51 wiki.. hahahahaha

There's an x51 wiki?


Wait... Can I grab the network card off of a m18x? The killer thing?

if it fits, yes..

it should be the same size, but I'm not sure..

[smknjoe]

TP has you covered hunterangel.

[tp4tissue]

Overall, I don't think the Killer N wifi cards are as good as the intel cards..

The intel cards are much more stable and consistent performers..

I had the killer N in one of my older lenovos, and it had some trouble with various routers on campus, 

whereas, my Intel 6300 was a slut and slept fine with everybody.