GIGABYTE WIFI 6 GC-WBAX200 (2x2 802.11Ax/ Dual Band WiFi/ Bluetooth 5/ PCIe Expansion Card)

After my first PC build I bought a USB wifi stick on impulse because I realized that I wouldn't be hardwired. Man, I wish I knew how bad those were at the time. For browsing the web it was fine, but it made gaming unmanageable. I would lag and skip every 15 seconds it seemed, and lose up to 400 packets in a game of valorant.After a bit of research, I found out about PCIe wifi adapters and better yet intel's wifi adapters- this one being the AX200. While there is an AX210 and up with wifi 6E and whatnot, this one is by no means outdated. I bought this one in used-good condition. Installation was simple: I plugged it in and it was recognized instantly. The antenna itself is magnetic, so I stuck it onto the back of my pc case- it's not too large and stays out of the way which is nice. I opened the CMD prompt to run a ping test to see how it fluctuated and it was a bit inconsistent off the rip. I then went to intel's website to download their drivers for this device (AX200) and ran the ping test again, and it was almost as if I was on an ethernet connection- no spikes for over a minute poggy woggies. I then went to google and ran an internet speed test and was able to reach up to 500mbs down and 17mbs up speeds when no one else was on their devices (my wifi download speeds are up to 600mbs or 800mbs). When there's a lot of people online, I'm still able to obtain decent downloads speeds, but more importantly a stable connection while playing.Note: i believe gigabyte provides drivers for this device specifically on their site, but i got drivers from intel based on this chipset, pretty sure either works.From the day that I got this wifi adapter, I would no longer experience lag like before. This wifi adapter is amazing. I can play games smoothly, and my shots actually connect. I would highly recommend this adapter to anyone looking for a good wireless gaming experience.

I purchased a new-to-me home back in September 2022. I moved in after refinishing the oak floors and repairing the plastered walls. We removed all the old cable and telephone lines and there are no holes anywhere, the home looks like brand new. The WiFi router was installed in the center of the basement so it could broadcast a good signal evenly across the single level home. I went through 3 different WiFi cards and adapters since January, before I finally got a reliable signal.This unit was easy to install. The drivers were automatically downloaded and it began working after a simple reboot. I'm paying for 250mbps though our ISP. On average from the floor below me, my speed is usually 275-300mbps. It has never cut out on me and it always "just works." I was having issue where other adapters would cut out for no reason. I have been using this for the past 4 months and I couldn't be happier. Since I work from home and do a number of live video feeds each month, it's important that my internet signal works consistently. Great product!

The GIGABYTE WIFI 6 GC-WBAX200 Expansion Card is a game-changer for PC enthusiasts. Its WiFi 6 technology ensures lightning-fast wireless connectivity, perfect for lag-free gaming and smooth streaming. The dual-band support optimizes network performance across various tasks, while Bluetooth 5 compatibility offers stable connections for wireless peripherals. Installation is a breeze thanks to its PCIe form factor and compact design, ensuring seamless integration with your motherboard. With GIGABYTE's renowned build quality, durability and reliability are guaranteed. In summary, the GC-WBAX200 is a versatile solution that elevates your PC setup to new heights, delivering exceptional performance and future-proofing for all your connectivity needs.

My wife has a dellini at case, I had to do a cut down to get the mount to fit, but this works great! Connects to wifi6 for blazing fast speeds and error free connections on our Asus pods with back haul.

This model works well with my Aorus Pro-P motherboard. First day I installed card it connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. After 20-30 mins, card stopped transmitting and Wi-Fi icon disappeared completely. Reset my PC and no fix. Watched a fix video and I shutdown PC and unplugged power supply for a few seconds. Turned on machine and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth was again discoverable. Wi-Fi not found gripe happened two more times after that but the same fix remedied the gripe. Updated Wi-Fi drivers and reset PC and haven’t had a problem in the last 5-6 months. A slight issue but the Wi-Fi card is a great buy for the money and works great. Unfortunately this specific model is known for glitching.

I ordered this for my pc which has no native wifi or Bluetooth. After installing this I was able to get my full wifi speeds at 300mbs. The Bluetooth also worked good allowing me to connect my Xbox controller and play with no drops.Installation was simple; slot in the card, plug it into a usb 2.0 header on your motherboard then screw in the antenna. The usb header isn’t required if you just want wifi but is required if you want Bluetooth.For a card with wifi 6 in it I would say it’s well worth the price at 50$. It’s a very nice looking card with its black pcb and the antenna is cool looking imo.A word of advice however; do not download the drivers off of Intel or Gigabytes website. With those drivers installed I would be getting 50-70mbs on Speedtest. After I deleted these drivers I used windows update to download and install drivers from Microsoft and both Bluetooth and wifi work fantastic at they’re full speeds.TLDR; A very great card for 50$ with wifi 6 for future proofing. Looks good and has great speeds, just use Microsoft drivers.