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    Wireless Draft-n mini-PCI buying help preaze.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Amol, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    So I've decided to throw the Intel 3945abg into the air and replace it with an Atheros draft-n card. After snooping around, I'm left with 3 choices, and I really don't know the difference between them.

    <s>I don't even know why #1 has the tag "EXPRESS" slapped on to it.</s> It's the "EXPRESS" in "mini PCI-EXPRESS" - God I feel like an idiot now. I do believe I have one antenna unattached. IIRC it's taped to the motherboard (I didn't even know that it was an antenna until like today!)

    Any help appreciated :D

    Edit: After reading more about it, I think I can only use #1. But I'm not sure :eek:
     
    Amol, Dec 17, 2007
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    you need to find out how much longer #2 is before you can deside. And how much more room you NB can take.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 17, 2007
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    If your rig support mini PCI-EXPRESS then go for No.1
     
    BlackRussian, Dec 17, 2007
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