Best USB Wireless Adaptor for Gaming?


  1. Posts : 24
    Windows 7
       #1

    Best USB Wireless Adaptor for Gaming?


    I need an adaptor that's good for gaming and needs a long range connection.
    (My other adaptor I bought didn't have good enough range so it does need to have amazing range)
    Budget: 20-30 Pounds
    THANKS! :)
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  2. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #2

    instead of getting a wireless adapter, look into power over ethernet if possible.

    http://www.ebuyer.com/512619-zyxel-5...4201v2-gb0201f

    simply plug one in next to the router and the other next to your pc, then run an ethernet cable from router to the one next to it, and then one from your pc to the other.
    then your wires in your house become hiden ethernet cables!!
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  3. Posts : 24
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    badger906 said:
    instead of getting a wireless adapter, look into power over ethernet if possible.

    ZyXEL 500Mbps Mini Powerline Adapter Kit - Twin Pack - Ebuyer

    simply plug one in next to the router and the other next to your pc, then run an ethernet cable from router to the one next to it, and then one from your pc to the other.
    then your wires in your house become hiden ethernet cables!!
    Haha thanks dude, are you sure I will have good speeds and connectivity?
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  4. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #4

    Yeah its much better than wireless, and much more stable.

    wireless is great, but not for gaming in my opinion. I have a decent router with a decent wifi card, and I find I still often get latency issues, lost packets and generally a less smooth experience than with wired.

    if youre still a little unsure ebuyer also do wifi range extenders that work in a similar way but instead emit a wireless signal instead of it being wired to your pc.. again id go with my first suggestion!
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  5. Posts : 24
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    badger906 said:
    Yeah its much better than wireless, and much more stable.

    wireless is great, but not for gaming in my opinion. I have a decent router with a decent wifi card, and I find I still often get latency issues, lost packets and generally a less smooth experience than with wired.

    if youre still a little unsure ebuyer also do wifi range extenders that work in a similar way but instead emit a wireless signal instead of it being wired to your pc.. again id go with my first suggestion!
    I'll go with the Powerlines but they have a lot of bad reviews, I am kinda worried Ill buy it and they will be rubbish.
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  6. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #6

    those ones on ebuyer have 9 out of 10 review from 159 people!! thats a good average!!

    that and buy it, try it, send it back! by law you have 28 days to return anything purchased online with no quibbles!
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  7. Posts : 24
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    badger906 said:
    those ones on ebuyer have 9 out of 10 review from 159 people!! thats a good average!!

    that and buy it, try it, send it back! by law you have 28 days to return anything purchased online with no quibbles!
    Does it come with the two Ethernet cables or will I have to buy them myself?
    Thanks
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  8. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #8

    it comes with 1 ethernet cable.

    they're super cheap on ebay! I just bought 2 30m ones for work and it set me back £4.99!!
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  9. Posts : 1
    windows 8.1 64bits
       #9

    Thank you badger but how can you connecte the G27 logitech wheel ?
    Thank you
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