Are there internal PCI wireless NICs for small-form factor desktops (low profile)??

[RavinDJ]

Are there internal PCI wireless NICs for small-form factor desktops (low profile)?? I'm looking for 2 wireless NICs that I can insert into a Dell Inspiron 537s (the slim model).

Anyone know of low-profile NICs? Or, should I just go the USB route???

Thanks!

 

[RavinDJ]

Never mind... found one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166020

But, would you recommend this one or a USB one?

 

[TeedOff]

How about this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124314

Its recert, but only $9.99 after code EMCLWNV25

 

[Dangman]

In my experience, PCI wifi cards tend to have a better signal strength than USB wifi adapters. On the other hand, USB wifi adapters can be placed and oriented better for better signal strength.

 

[Rakinos]

If you have a mini-pci wireless card lying around, you could always pick up a low profile mini-pci to pci adapter off of ebay, they even have multiple antennas.

 

[RavinDJ]

How about this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124314

Its recert, but only $9.99 after code EMCLWNV25

Not low profile

 

[keenan]

I'm not big on the brand, but this cheap Rosewill card seems to include a low profile bracket:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166020

 

[criccio]

If you have a mini-pci wireless card lying around, you could always pick up a low profile mini-pci to pci adapter off of ebay, they even have multiple antennas.

This is an interesting idea. The REALLY good Intel 5300 a/b/g/n mini-PCIe adapters can be had on Ebay for $20. I picked up one for my AAO and its been great.

 

[Rakinos]

btw, I found the original page with the low profile adapter, no idea if the site is any good though:
http://store.era-ele.com/3-holes-wifi-wireless-lan-minipci-to-pci-adapter-with-low-profil-p-23.html