Good wireless network card for desktop PC

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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Good wireless network card for desktop PC

Looking for a wireless network card for my desktop (PC) and had a few questions.

(1) Difference between PCI and PCI Express?
(2) USB vs PCI connection?
(3) Dual-Band necessary?
(4) Recommendations for a good reliable card?

Thanks!
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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ooh I would like some recommendations as well.
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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What kind of Router / Modem are you going to be hooking it up to?
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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What kind of Router / Modem are you going to be hooking it up to?
The wireless router from AT&T U-Verse.
Old Aug 24, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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just get a USB one...

even a cheap $10 airlink one works great for me... 100+ Mb...
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