Question on Wireless Cards

[MrChampion]

I am about to order my hardware for my first comp build. However I just realized that My desktop needs wireless connectivity in my house because the router is downstairs and snaking cables would be too much of a hassle.

What makes for a good wireless card in a desktop? looking on newegg theyre all priced around 20 to 40 dollars so cost wont be a limiting factor. However In the order I will place I am getting a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359 as my mobo and...

well I was about to add the 4870 1gb vid card but it seems as I was writing this post newegg has run out of stock... I guess that means ill go with the gtx 260 216 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130398

I guess this doesnt change my question. In combination with this video card and the mobo I plan on ordering, I should still have the open slots to add a wireless card right? I heard that the gtx 260 is large enough to cover up other PCI slots.

PS: also since it looks like ill have to order this card instead of the 4870 (if it is not in stock by the time i order) will this gtx 260 fit in a CM 690 http://www.provantage.com/cooler-master-rc-690-kkn1-gp~7COOL023.htm case easily enough? Ive read that this card is a behemoth

 

[HardwareGuru]

Yes it will. It will just fit in there. You can take a look at someone elses build on Hardforum who has the CM 690 case and installed a GTX 260 card in it.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1375796

On the wireless card, you should be able to stick this wireless card in the 2nd PCI slot.