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    wireless in ms-1652 / gx630

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by blueninja01, May 3, 2009.

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    blueninja01 Newbie

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    i have a ms-1652, in which i've put a msi mn11bgn wireless card. however, this laptop has three black wires inside, as well as a grey one. which wires should i hook up to the nic? also, my wife's intelPRO wireless-G card seems to pick up more networks than my new laptop. is there any way for me to improve the sensitivity, or is there a better wireless card i should get?
     
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Use the 3 black wires they should be numbered, 123, and me personally, I like the WiFi link 5300 card.
     
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    blueninja01 Newbie

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    do you think it would perform better? also, i forgot to mention this, but the mn11bgn only has two connectors... which results in my dilemma.
     
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    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I am not familier with that card so you would need a second opinion. I would almost have to say the 5300 would be better than your current card. I am not sure if the 5300 would work in yours though
     
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    blueninja01 Newbie

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    would the 5300 work with my laptop? its got an nvidia chipset with an amd processsor... would that cause problems? if so, is there another avenue i should try?
     
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    WARDOZER9 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a barebone with the 5300 adapter in it. Works fine.

    I'll post the exact model and stuff of mine for you in a bit when I turn the machine off.

    The 5300 cards only go for $20 - $40 shipped tops on eGay.
     
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    dalamchops Notebook Evangelist

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    not even close to $40, maybe 20-25
     
    dalamchops, May 4, 2009
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    so i put the 5300 in... the one i got off ebay came equipped with a sticker that said "for evaluation purposes only: not for resale." apparently someone forgot about that... and it works like a champ!

    however, i also have a Atheros 5008 ar5bvb72 laying around. does anyone know which one is a superior nic? i'm currently running XP, and intend to go to 7, and skip vista entirely. the intel 5300 is newer, but the atheros is used by overly quality-conscious people like Apple. i have yet to find anyone, using google, who have tried to compare them.

    any thoughts?
     
    blueninja01, May 13, 2009
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