Reddit Reddit reviews Intel AC 8260 IEEE 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Adapter

We found 29 Reddit comments about Intel AC 8260 IEEE 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Adapter. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Intel AC 8260 IEEE 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Adapter
Intel Ac 8260 Ieee 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2 - Wi-fi/bluetooth Combo Adapter - Mini Pci Express - 867 Mbit/s - 2.40 Ghz Ism - 5 Ghz Unii - Internal - Low-profile
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29 Reddit comments about Intel AC 8260 IEEE 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Adapter:

u/___atomlib___ · 20 pointsr/Amd

X399 motherboard size, X399 motherboard pricing, X370 chipset.

I have a VI Hero. What's the point? It's the same X370 chipset with only 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes and 4 PCIe 2.0 lanes, only 1 M.2 SSD, same 8 SATA connectors, same gigabit — not 10 Gb — Ethernet. “Extra breathing room for videocards” isn't new either — VI Hero too has 2 slots separating its PCIe 3.0 slots. VI Extreme has the same SupremeFX S1220 audio as VI Hero.

Did I mention Crossfire/SLI works at x8/x8? And the motherboard costs $350 according to Asus https://www.asus.com/us/News/jTWOD9ZaAbcF5EAq I bet for the same amount of money you may want to get a Threadripper motherboard with X399 chipset which probably supports x16/x16 SLI/Crossfire.

The only thing I see being different is the number of fan pins, although VI Hero already had more than enough for a gaming prosumer tower. VI Hero supports custom water-cooling loops as well with its water pump and water sensor pins. Oh, and it looks like VI Extreme is a E-ATX motherboard so you will have to get a spacey case. VI Hero fits in regular ATX form factor.

There are literally 0 reasons to upgrade your motherboard. If you want Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, get Intel 8260 https://www.amazon.com/Intel-8260-IEEE-802-11ac-Adapter/dp/B0197W86IE/ or wait for 9260 to become available — it has Bluetooth 5.0. Well, and get some antennas as well. Or, if you are buying new, get VI Hero with Asus Wi-Fi module https://www.amazon.com/ROG-Crosshair-VI-Hero-Motherboard/dp/B072LX7WLN

In fact, if I were building right now, I would probably stick to $250 VI Hero since it's the same X370 chipset. And it's quite mature overall.

u/Jason_Malik · 8 pointsr/whatisthisthing

I'm 100% sure that is an intel 8260 wifi+bluetooth card.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-8260/dp/B0197W86IE

CPU and GPU are under some copper pipe/plate.

u/goggamanxp · 3 pointsr/Dell
u/LiL_BrOwNiE247 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

On your decision to avoid the Kraken X62 because of its software, it's not a bad way to go. The software is super intuitive and the lighting effects look awesome, if you can get it to detect your AIO, that is. I would say CAM detects my X62 every 1 in 3 fresh boots, and the other 2 times it just doesn't acknowledge my cooler and I can't change the lighting or fan curves. I don't know know how good Corsair Link is, otherwise I could recommend you to check out the H100i/H115i since it has similar lighting features.

With regards to the motherboard, if built-in wifi is a necessity, you can do what I did and get the cheaper Hero board and just add your own wifi card. The Hero actually has an empty slot beneath the I/O shroud for an M.2 wifi/bluetooth card. This is the card I got, you'll also need antennas that connect to the card via tiny snap-on clips. The Hero's I/O shield has holes for the antenna that you have to punch out, and then you install the shield like normal and just screw on the antennas afterwards. Apparently the built-in wifi for the Code/Formula isn't too great, so this might be your best option.

Lastly, the Hero doesn't have too many internal USB headers, so if you go with that board then you'll need an internal USB hub which adds more slots. The convenient thing about this newer version is that the base is magnetic, so you can stick it wherever you want for ideal cable management.

u/Triactin · 2 pointsr/Kalilinux

Intel Network 8260NGW 3rd Generation 802.11ac, dual band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197W86IE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0VotybGGZ71ST

u/lavagr0und · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Some general rules of thumb (you'll probably already know):

  • LAN > WiFi > Powerline
  • 2.4 ghz > 5 ghz, if big obstacles like walls are in the way, doesn't really matter if it's the same room

    Usually i would suggest following combo as it is Miracast compatible:
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B016RU3T6S/ &
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0197W86IE/

    But as this would be the double of your price tag, i'd advise this one: https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Archer-T4U-Wireless-One-Button/dp/B00JBJ6VG8

    It does a pretty good job at some clients of mine.

    Please try to avoid Powerline Adapters, as they could do more "harm" then good.

    Common Promblems:

  • They create a lot of noise in different frequencies, as they use between 2 and 68 Mhz for datatransmissions. Powercables are not shielded and that way you have a huge, radio jamming antenna.
  • In some countries your Powerline Solution can be shut down by authorities if it disrupts your neighbours radio and you have to pay for the whole fieldop find your noise creating device.
  • They have to be in the same powercircuit to function properly
  • Turning on any device in that circuit could crash the powerlan connections (took us weeks to find out that the vacuum cleaner was crashing a clients printer connection)
  • Speed is not really as "promised" or "advertised"
u/Matukqo · 2 pointsr/razer

I would say first try removing the Killer Internet Suite/whatever they call it and just leave the driver installed, not the additional software that they try to bundle with it.

If that doesn't solve it, the recommended replacement I've seen floating around this sub is the Intel 8260, or its newer brethren, the Intel 9260

u/Willman3755 · 2 pointsr/linuxmasterrace

Even if the warranty isn't over, there's nothing stopping you from swapping it.

The one my laptop uses is $19.99 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-8260-IEEE-802-11ac-Adapter/dp/B0197W86IE

u/crossbowffs · 2 pointsr/thinkpad
u/Karavusk · 2 pointsr/Dell

I cant find the 8265 either... but a ton of Intel wifi cards with all kinds of different names. I have no idea what the difference is.

For example this one is the best selling one on Amazon Germany https://www.amazon.de/WLAN-Mini-PCI-Express-INTEL-7260/dp/B00N7474CS/

and there are A LOT of different ones... this seems to be yours though https://www.amazon.de/Intel-8260-NGWMG-INTEL-Dual-Wireless-8260/dp/B0197W86IE

u/Wsaund002 · 2 pointsr/Alienware

Get the newer intel 8265. It's $26 on Amazon link and free one day shipping (in my area anyways)

BIOS Version 1.0.9
Make sure you also downloaded the new BIOS that just released the other day
LINK (Assuming you have the 17R4 as your title says, but you wrote 17R3 in comments)

u/xenocomagain · 1 pointr/razer

It would repeatedly drop connections while being in the same room as my router. I swapped out the standard Killer Wifi card with this beauty and haven't had a single issue since.

u/miloops · 1 pointr/archlinux

After reading threads and some blog posts I decided to also pre-order an Intel wifi card to replace the out of the box Broadcom.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197W86IE/

Edit: link

u/gibbarish · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

It's not sold anymore, or the exact model isn't. They have a new updated model.. https://www.amazon.com/Intel-8260-IEEE-802-11ac-Adapter/dp/B0197W86IE

u/BrandonSchumann · 1 pointr/archlinux

I'm looking into getting [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197W86IE/). There was one review saying it worked under Linux out of the box.

u/powerkerb · 1 pointr/buildapc

In the latest desktop PC I built for myself, I used this (m2 wifi adapter). they are usually used for laptops.

u/darklynx4 · 1 pointr/Amd

I believe most m.2 wifi cards will work in that slot. Most of them are compatible with both E and A-key m.2 slots.
For example https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Network-Generation-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B0197W86IE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488246464&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+8260 (it shows both E and A key holes)

I can't guarantee this will work (especially because i have no idea how you would mount the antennas connectors without modding the I/O panel or using a pci-e expansion slot thing which would require pretty long antenna cables), or that it will recognize the wireless adapter at all. But it should at least fit in the slot.

I would definitely like to use this for a wifi/bt m.2, because I'm pretty sure this m.2 slot is running off SATA controller, meaning I wont need to use up pci-e lanes for wifi/bt. (SATA allows up to 6.0Gbps, which is faster than 99.9% of peoples internet connections. its more than enough for wifi and BT simultaneously). I'm not fond of the usb dongle wifi/bt adapters, they are often less reliable in my experience.

u/dashmoopies · 1 pointr/razer

Just say fuck it. As soon as there is a WiFi problem grab one of these

u/kungfu1 · 1 pointr/Dell

The 8260 is only 25 bucks on amazon, not a huge investment and is probably what i will end up doing: https://smile.amazon.com/Intel-Network-Generation-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B0197W86IE/

The upside is the xps 15 is easy to work on, so replacing it should be a snap.

u/Slinkwyde · 1 pointr/Dell

My 512GB 950 Pro (NVMe) is great, but so is the 1 TB 850 EVO (SATA) that I use as an external backup drive. SATA-based SSDs are no slouch; they're still way faster than magnetic hard drives. Just get a good M.2 SATA drive for a reasonable price, and then when you do eventually get a new machine, NVMe drives will be cheaper and just one of several other improvements you'll get by that time (for example, USB-C/Thunderbolt 3, 4K hardware acceleration). Just because a newer technology exists doesn't mean your old system is any less useful.

When the 9350 came out in October 2015, NVMe was a new, cutting edge storage technology that had just gotten out of the data center and into the consumer market.

My 9350 is not without its own set of setbacks. When I bought my computer, I wanted one with 1080p (better battery life, and matte), 16GB of RAM, and Intel Iris (better integrated graphics), but Dell didn't sell such XPS 13 configurations in the US. The only way to get 16GB of RAM or Intel Iris was to also get a QHD+ touchscreen, which is glossy and has significantly less battery life. Also, just last night I found out that the 9350's USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 controller is a low power version that can only do 16 Gbps for data (Thunderbolt 2 speed), not the full 32 Gbps data speed that Thunderbolt 3 is capable of. And because I have Skylake and not Kaby Lake, I can't watch 4K Netflix or 4K Blu-ray (the new DRM requires Kaby Lake or newer). There are always going to be limitations on older hardware, but eventually you'll get a new system that will have those benefits.

Just upgrade the SSD if it would offer a meaningful benefit (in terms of capacity, or in terms of eeking out a meaningful amount of more speed from SATA 3). You can also upgrade your WiFi/Bluetooth module for better range/speed and MU-MIMO (enables MU-MIMO compatible access points to talk to multiple devices at once, instead of rapidly switching between each device like WiFi has traditionally worked). The Intel 8265 does that and is available on NewEgg. There's also the older 8260 which is very similar but lacks MU-MIMO (which your router may not support anyway). Or you could think about other ways to improve your overall computer setup, including things like a better computer chair. Good back support makes a much more significant quality of life improvement than NVMe vs SATA, and doesn't get outdated over time.

u/yuuchu · 1 pointr/Dell

I just bought an 8260 as a replacement (8265 and Killer 1535 have MU-MIMO support which I have no use for). Took me 10 minutes to do it myself.

Amazon Link

u/aliendude5300 · 1 pointr/Dell

Try replacing the killer wifi module in your laptop. I've heard the Killer chips have shoddy drivers. https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Network-Generation-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B0197W86IE is a common recommendation

u/machinehead933 · 1 pointr/buildapc

The Z170M Mortar doesn't support an M.2 drive. It has an M.2_WIFI slot which can only take a type "E" M.2 card for WiFi something like this. If you're looking for a board that you can use an M.2 drive on, you have to look at something else.

u/___GNUSlashLinux___ · 1 pointr/Dell

> 7265


I don't know what that is I was referring to the XPS 13 9350 Developer Edition


I have the Intel 8260 it will work in the 9350 as well.

u/warner_bros_515 · 1 pointr/Dell

Oh are you talking about lag with a Bluetooth mouse? That's a problem with the Wifi card causing interference with Bluetooth on 2.4GHz networks. The only resolution is to replace the wifi card. I got an Intel 8260 for $30: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Network-Generation-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B0197W86IE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485122666&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+8260