installing a wireless card
hi, i was wondering what kind of pci slot does a wireless card use. im buying a desktop on black friday, but i can't connect it directly with an ethernet cord. the desktop i'm looking at has :
1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI Express x1, 1 MiniCard
November 25, 2010
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Wireless cards can be used in different slot types, so you have to be sure to look for one that will fit your desktop's slots.
In the case of the one you listed, be sure the card you buy says "PCI Express x1" or "PCI-e x1" on it, and NOT just "PCI".
This page lists several cards that will fit your PCI-Express x1 slot: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100010074+600014297&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&IsNodeId=1&Subcategory=31&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=
If you buy a card at the same time you buy the computer be sure to check the box to be sure it'll fit.