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  • crapboy
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    63 posts since Dec '06
    • 01 Dec `07, 8:17PM

      hi guys.

      i juz got a new desktop and the guy told me that it could detect wireless connections. but i later found out that it could not

      so issit true that if i juz buy a wireless network adapter then my desktop would be able to detect wireless connections?

      if so, are there any brands to reccommend and how much would they cost?

      thanks a bunch

  • idiotboi89
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    538 posts since Jun '03
    • 01 Dec `07, 8:22PM
      Originally posted by crapboy:
      hi guys.

      i juz got a new desktop and the guy told me that it could detect wireless connections. but i later found out that it could not

      so issit true that if i juz buy a wireless network adapter then my desktop would be able to detect wireless connections?

      if so, are there any brands to reccommend and how much would they cost?

      thanks a bunch

      yea adaptor can already. not sure, about price though.

  • crapboy
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    63 posts since Dec '06
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    kenn3th
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    17,497 posts since Nov '06
    • 01 Dec `07, 9:51PM

      those usb adapters can already.
      b4 you buy, you got check if really dont have wireless adaptor?

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    ndmmxiaomayi
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    53,307 posts since Aug '05
    • 02 Dec `07, 12:47AM

      Most desktop PCs don't have wireless built into them. I can't recall which motherboard brand has wireless built into them. It's a pretty expensive motherboard and the specs aren't that good.

      Most laptops will have wireless built into them.

      I will bet that the salesperson is bullshtting.

  • korusu
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    204 posts since Feb '06
    • 02 Dec `07, 3:13AM

      If I am not mistaken most motherboard with built-in wi-fi comes from Asus, p5k-e deluxe and such? In any case these motherboards are normally premium level and not exactly that common

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    kenn3th
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    17,497 posts since Nov '06
    • 02 Dec `07, 10:55AM
      Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
      Most desktop PCs don't have wireless built into them. I can't recall which motherboard brand has wireless built into them. It's a pretty expensive motherboard and the specs aren't that good.

      Most laptops will have wireless built into them.

      I will bet that the salesperson is bullshtting.

      Laughing Have!
      Acer's Mini Pc has built in wireless.

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    ndmmxiaomayi
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    53,307 posts since Aug '05
    • 02 Dec `07, 11:49AM
      Originally posted by kenn3th:
      Laughing Have!
      Acer's Mini Pc has built in wireless.

      Ya, but it's not common.

      Note that I say most, I never say all.

      @korusu

      Not sure, haven't been building computers, but I'm sure I saw them somewhere. Just can't recall at the moment.

  • babymac13
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    1,215 posts since Jun '03
    • 02 Dec `07, 12:01PM

      you purchase either a USB or PCI wireless adapter.

      For easy installation, you can consider a Dlink USB adapter which caused about $42-$45.

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