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Killer 1202(speed) or intel 6235(widi)

Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by spybenj, Nov 11, 2012.

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Hey.
I'm about to order a gt60 0ne-249us, and am not sure about which wireless card to get.
I know the 1202 has lower latency and better speeds, but the 6249 has widi, which I want.
So, my I guess I have 3 questions:
1) how much faster is the 1202 than the 6249?
2) how well does widi work, and are there any alternatives?
3) which card would you choose?

spybenj, Nov 11, 2012

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my only brief comment - if you travel to countries with less developed IT infrastructure, the Killer card may have significant problems with outdated or simply different APs, routers, protocols. Based on my experience, I have not had any issues with Intel cards but many issues in these markets with my Killer hardware. If you are in a developed market and intend to stay there the Killer should be ok.

I would personally recommend Intel as I simply had too much driver issues with the Killer Card, developed markets or not. Intel seems to be much more tested and tried, better support, and most importantly better drivers. If you are not playing for Starcraft2 world championship, I don't think it will make any practical difference to you anyway.

TheHansTheDampf, Nov 12, 2012

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