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    Upgrade of network card on my M11X to Killer Wireless 1103

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by rla1999, May 9, 2012.

  1. rla1999

    rla1999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a M11X r3 laptop with the 6250 wireless card. I would like to upgrade it to the Killer Network card 1103 that supposedly gives 450 Mbps of speed. This particular card comes with three connectors. My M11X only has two antennas. Will only connecting two antennas into the Killer Wireless prevent me from getting the full 450 Mbps speed? Or are those two totally different things?

    thanks.
     
    rla1999, May 9, 2012
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Correct, you need to have 3 antenna to get 450, with only 2 wires you might aswell just get the 1102 card.
     
    ejohnson, May 9, 2012
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    rla1999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks. I thought that was the case but wanted to make sure :)
     
    rla1999, May 9, 2012
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    thebcdrifter Newbie

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    I cant find any 1102 cards. Could I get the 1103 card and only connect to 2 of the antenna? Would this work at all?
     
    thebcdrifter, Jun 22, 2012
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    thehunterooo Notebook Consultant

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  6. Rishwin

    Rishwin Notebook Deity

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    From the Intel 6250, the Killer 1102 is barely considered an "upgrade". Performance gains are minor and then even then the benefits are arguable as some people love it and others hate it. Honestly, i think it just depends what you've upgraded from.

    Yes connecting 2 antennas would "work" (ie. it would still function as a network card) but it will be no better than what you have now TBH.
     
    Rishwin, Jun 22, 2012
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    thebcdrifter Newbie

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    Thank You thehunerooo I plan on purchasing that, cant believe I couldn't find it...
    Rishwin I am upgrading from the original card that came in the M11x R3, Is it worth it??
     
    thebcdrifter, Jun 23, 2012
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  8. Rishwin

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    Depends, if it's the intel 1000 (stock for US) then yea, if it's 6250 (stock for Aus, maybe UK) then not really.
     
    Rishwin, Jun 23, 2012
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    thebcdrifter Newbie

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    Its the stock 1000, so I plan on upgrading. Thanks for the help :D
     
    thebcdrifter, Jun 23, 2012
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