motherboard onboard wifi

loxocemus · 23 Feb 2017 at 14:22

the wifi modules on new motherboards like the x370 taichi has a - Intel® 802.11ac WiFi Module , whats the form factor of these modules, can they be removed and upgraded with a better card?

thankyou for any and all help

Sp00n · 23 Feb 2017 at 15:22

Quick google seems to suggest it's M.2 Key E Vertical, can't work out if the module that comes with it is embedded or not though.

loxocemus · 23 Feb 2017 at 16:41

i think that would mean removable, as i cant see a m.2 module being embedded?

bremen1874 · 23 Feb 2017 at 17:24

It appears to be using the same/similar setup as the X99 Taichi. There's a decent picture of the wireless adapter and its bracket here http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7777/asrock-x99-taichi-intel-motherboard-review/index4.html.

loxocemus · 23 Feb 2017 at 17:26

bremen1874 said:
It appears to be using the same/similar setup as the X99 Taichi. There's a decent picture of the wireless adapter and its bracket here http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7777/asrock-x99-taichi-intel-motherboard-review/index4.html.

thankyou, so definitely up-gradable if they follow the design and i cant see them not.