Reddit reviews TP-Link N150 Wireless PCI-Express Adapter (TL-WN781ND)

Did you buy him the card already? The RX 470 and RX480 are coming at the end of the month and will both feature better performance in battlefield and GTA and both are cheaper than that $250 380 you have in the cart.

But to answer your questions. No the 860k won't be much of a bottleneck in those games. Especially if you overclock it a bit with a good cooler. That cooler in your list only does a light overclock.

Can I also make a few suggestions?
You're building budget but went with a $200 monitor? Might as well spring for freesync and 1ms response time while you're at it.

Better Cooler - trust me it's worth it

2 Sticks of 4GB Instead for Dual Channel

Wifi Pci card over usb wifi

Why not a nice Micro Atx case to match the motherboard

this is $15 on Amazon and has pretty good reviews

This one has a really good rating for a PCI card

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0055TNERM/ref=aw_1st_sims_1?pi=SY115

This one has a better rating but is PCI Express

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0036AFAEW/ref=aw_1st_sims_2?pi=SY115

My recommendations are based off of the reviews on amazon and not from personal experience. They are also both not expensive.

This one. It's pretty much the cheapest thing TP-LINK makes but I really only need internet access for now (no data transfer within home network) and this was enough for by internet speed and cheaper than a long cable/powerline solution.

Chances are, any USB WiFi adapter you get will have a MediaTek (formerly Ralink) or Realtek chipset. Both of these companies publish OS X drivers, which work under Yosemite. Before you buy an adapter, check what chipset it has at [WikiDevi](http://www.wikidevi.com] and cross-reference with the drivers from MediaTek or Realtek's site.

FYI, USB WiFi adapters won't integrate with OS X's network picker, so you'll have to load a utility every time your computer boots in order to connect. Personally, that's enough to push me towards a PCIe card. I use an $15 TP-Link WN881ND that works with just a small modification to IONetworkingFamily. The commonly recommended card is the $36 TP-Link WDN4800, which is plug and play without any modifications.

A card like this would fit in the small white slot to the left (below) the x16 slot, but I don't know what the difference this has on WiFi cards. The amazon card advertises 150Mbit though. This would allow you to have both GPU and WiFi cards simultaneously.

Edit: Though I want to reiterate that the 2500 is far more expensive than the ever-so-slightly worse 2400, and the same price as the better 3450. Get one of these two.

yo, you don't need a Z97 chipset motherboard. this H81 chipset will perform exactly the same and is £30 less.

Also, you want an internal PCIe wifi adapter, 1. because it's faster, 2. you're not using up one of your USB ports. this one will do the trick.

Buy a new wireless card. Here is a cheap one:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZG31YN21PDS12QZSKX6M
Here is a nicer one (may be unnecessary):
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Express-Adapter-TL-WDN4800/dp/B007GMPZ0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498623987&sr=8-2&keywords=pcie+wireless


New GPU will be the biggest improvement. 1050 Ti is a quick and easy upgrade generally ($150).

SSD for OS wouldn't hurt.

Up to 16G ram if you are feeling like a boss.

Agreeing with buying it all in one go.

The parts used above is very similar to my build, but I bought the parts at EasyPC North Avenue, except for the SSD and wireless network card which I bought at Octagon SM North EDSA, and the monitor which I bought at PC Express Makati Cinema Square. Take note that Dynaquest Philippines doesn't include the 12% VAT amount in the item's display price.

Type | Item | Price at Purchase
---------|----------|----------
CPU | [Intel Pentium G4560 3.5Ghz Kabylake] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40997798) | ₱ 2995.00
Motherboard | [MSI B250M Pro VDH] (https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B250M-PRO-VDH.html#productFeature-section) | ₱ 4400.00
Memory | [Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB 2400 DDR4 1x8GB Red] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40996584) | ₱ 3350.00
Storage (SSD) | [WD Green PC SSD 240 GB] (https://www.wdc.com/products/solid-state-drives/wd-green-ssd.html#WDS240G1G0A) | ₱ 4000.00
Storage (HDD) | [Western Digital 1TB Caviar Blue , SATA III] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40994388) | ₱ 2400.00
Video Card | [Zotac GTX1050Ti Mini Single Fan 4gb-128bit DDR5] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40998316) | ₱ 7150.00
Case | [EasyPC Rakk Phantom X White-Black] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40993820) | ₱ 650.00
Power Supply | [Corsair VS450 APFC, 450watts] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40997483) | ₱ 1650.00
Monitor | [Philips 227E7QDSB/71 21.5 inches LED IPS] (http://www.philips.com.ph/c-p/227E7QDSB_71/lcd-monitor/specifications) | ₱ 6100.00
Keyboard and Mouse combo | [Rapoo NX1700 Optical Mouse and Spill Resistant Keyboard] (https://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=40994811) | ₱ 370.00
Wireless Network Card | [TP-Link N150 Wireless PCI-Express Adapter (TL-WN781ND)] (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496570183&sr=1-1&keywords=WN781ND) | ₱ 650.00
Assembly fee | Assembly fee | ₱ 100.00
| TOTAL: | ₱ 33815.00

You can try out some builds using pcpartpicker.com, however, prices there don't reflect actual prices in the Philippines. My build can be seen here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tqhR9W

PCIE version and USB version cuz I was just wondering if generally pcie is faster better than usb one or the other way around.

This is what you want $15 and you are good to go. That is unless you have faster than 150mbps internet.

Can you tell me if this
would work as well?

This is the adapter:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036AFAEW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>TL-WN881ND

How do i know if it's not realtek? I bought it from amazon here https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0036AFAEW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036AFAEW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

Works like a charm especially because my broadband isn't the fastest :P

This adapter seems fast and reliable.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0036AFAEW/ref=pd_aw_sbs_147_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PQV2198GSVD4F4109D7X&dpPl=1&dpID=71Y8gKYxo8L&th=1

This cheap one should do the job. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJB3PKOUXZY2U5MTQ&tag=pcgamingbui02-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0036AFAEW

I posted a question yesterday which didn't get much attention so I will post it here. While I really appreciate the user who did respond, I always appreciate multiple peoples view points.


For a desktop wireless card will the TP-Link 150 mbps do or do I require a card with more antennae. The Desktop will be a few rooms away from the router; the laptop I use works well from this room with its internal wifi card. It is only for use of a 3 mbps DSL internet so I don't think the bandwidth will be a problem.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-WN781ND-150Mbps-Wireless-Express/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1381164698&sr=8-3&keywords=wireless+adapter+card

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ytpRFd
Here's the PC
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478905815&sr=1-24&keywords=tp+link+wireless
Here's the Wireless card

Yeah, getting a card is my next step if needed, but I'm hoping not to spend too much.

Here is the USB adapter I'm currently using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KV9TQXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If I get a cheap card like this one (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480532133&sr=1-7&keywords=wireless+card), will it still get decent results? I don't want to throw down $60 for one of the higher end ones if I can avoid it.

I would have chosen this one . Compare them and see which one you like.

Also, this card looks pretty good if you don't mind the money. I don't have a first had experience with it like I do with the rosewill.

If you want one that works almost as well but slower consider this one. Once again I'm only suggesting these from reviews/stats. Hope I helped you, and good luck with your build.

considering this is for a beginner, this is a pretty 'advanced' build.

IMO they shouldn't be striving for overclocking their CPU, chances are neither of them fully understand it. They could save some money, skip the cpu cooler and thermal compound, and maybe get that 1440p monitor.

here is a tplink wifi adapter for $12 instead of the $30 one you linked. I mean we should verify with OP but I'd be surprised if they needed over 100mb/s...let alone 800+ that the gigabyte adapter you linked supports.

Could also just get the i5-6500 and save some more money there.

That's like $60 in savings that could go towards a bigger SSD than 60gb (which I think is necessary for a beginner who probably isn't too accustomed to changing file paths for literally everything)

https://www.amazon.com/PCE-N15-performance-Wireless-N-Transmit-interface/dp/B0053GR2YI/ref=sr_1_10?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1504034500&sr=1-10&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6011943011

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NHIQ06/ref=psdc_13983711_t3_B0079XWMEI

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1504034500&sr=1-4&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6011943011

Not sure what the difference is between the two TP-Links are but get the newer one or the Asus

Like this? https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN781ND-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1443447630&sr=1-6&keywords=tp+link+wireless+card

I don't know a huge amount about different wireless cards but I have this card and it's worked perfectly for me.

Talking about wifi card, i've been looking into it.
Some have ugly antennas in the back, Some don't
I currently have a nano wifi key that works perfectly fine.
Any reason i shouldn't pick the antenna-less one ?

By the way, would this https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-PCI-Express-Adapter-TL-WN781ND/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=pd_sim_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0036AFAEW&pd_rd_r=E427Z9428BZCGG43HVTF&pd_rd_w=cKZCH&pd_rd_wg=IlYwH&psc=1&refRID=E427Z9428BZCGG43HVTF be compatible with my build using this https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B250M-D2V-rev-10#kf motherboard?

You need one that connects to your PC like this one

The router should have one or more Ethernet ports on it. If only one, connect a switch to the router and then run an Ethernet cable to your room. But that's messy. If the router and your computer has wifi, use that. If the router doesn't have wifi, get a wifi access point and connect it to the router with Ethernet. If your computer doesn't have wifi, either add a wifi card if you have a free PCI slot (something like this), or use an Ethernet to Wifi adapter (something like this).

Note the products I'm linking are just examples I found with a quick search, I don't know if there are better/cheaper ones out there and I don't have any personal experience with these particular products.

I use [TP-LINK] (http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN781ND-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1404328288&sr=8-3&keywords=tplink+pcie+wireless), they have a couple of different adapters depending on your router. I casually game on it with no problems.

Ooh, laptop-as-wifi-bridge! I've done that. It works okay, definitely better than nothing.

If you're expecting to make it permanent, you should probably invest in one of these freakishly useful buggers, which is way more compact than your laptop and also not your laptop. Alternatively, you can get a PCIE wifi card for your desktop, though that's a less flexible solution.

I did install one and installed drivers, but I hoped it was that so removed it and removed drivers. I may not have removed all the drivers as windows installed one and then I installed one from the website.

I bought this one

here's a screenshot of my device manager did I leave a driver behind?

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN781ND-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B0036AFAEW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1463274906&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6011943011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_three_browse-bin%3A6011949011%2Cp_36%3A1253503011

The CPU cooler is very pricey. Unless you want to be doing some serious overclocking or running really low temps, then you can save quite a bit on a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus or Evo.

Similarly with the PSU. Are you sure you want a modular PSU (i.e. you only plug in the cables you need.) If not, then something like this is cheaper and offers plenty of overhead for future crossfiring.

You will need to buy a PCI wireless card, you could get a USB one, but they're not as good. They're very cheap though.

P.S. I just bought that video card from dabs.com and although it hasn't arrived yet so I can't comment on the card itself, you can get it for £210 with the code SEPT10 and you also get a couple of free games, which makes it pretty good value for money.

Why recommend that one and not this one? https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN781ND-Wireless-Express-Low-profile/dp/B0036AFAEW/

This one seems to have better reviews and a lower cost. Odd how an older model has better reviews than the new model.