
If you want to wait, the next Intel wireless chip is supposed to come out mid-2019. I personally went with the 9260 because the reviews are a bit better, paid $24. The current recommendations are the Intel 9260 (no Vpro) or Intel Killer Wireless-AC 1550. Get an M.2 (22x30mm form factor, A or E socket) wireless chip. I stuck with Amazon to return it if anything goes wrong. Note: it's a China product so YMMV on build quality, also you might be able to find a similar item for cheaper on Aliexpress.

dropping connection, throttling due to heat, etc.).


If it uses the same design - which it appears to from looking at it - it probably has the same issues so I would recommend skipping it and doing the following instead:īackground: after reading numerous threads and reviews, it seems that Intel wireless chips are superior in performance and generally not crapping out (i.e. I have the PCE-AC56 that I bought last month, which is one tier down from this one.
