Put together with Wireless capabilities?

Vyers · 16 Dec 2010 at 22:36

I was just wondering, since its late and I cannot ask OCuK, does the Cataclysm Hellscream PC come with wireless internet capabilities? or do I have to buy that stuff separately and put it in? (Im not too clever with PCs .."Yet")

-Cheers, Vyers.

skylineboy · 16 Dec 2010 at 22:37

if it does not then purchase a wireless networking card and then pop the card in and install driver by CD. easy peasy.

RJC · 16 Dec 2010 at 22:38

I believe they don't so you will need to purchase a separate card, alternate buy a USB wireless dongle.

Vyers · 16 Dec 2010 at 23:40

Where would I buy and how would I install the card? I wouldnt want a usb stick poking out of my tower with two year old running around -Snap- -rage-

Cupra · 17 Dec 2010 at 01:36

A usb one would probably better for someone not too clever with pc's

why dont you use it wired?

thepeganator · 17 Dec 2010 at 02:06

Wired would be much better.

After that powerline would be a good idea.

Then installing an internal wireless card.

Then a wireless usb dongle.

cmndr_andi · 17 Dec 2010 at 02:13

+1 for powerline

It will allow you to connect to your network without a long cable or the addional latency and low transfer speeds of wifi. This kit is well priced and does a good job.

Though if you still want to go with wifi then I suggest a USB stick like this and a USB extension cable like this - so no snappages occur.

bifday2k · 17 Dec 2010 at 02:38

IF you haven't bought the PC yet, you can always give the sales team a call, and ask for one to be fitted, when they build it for you, will add a little extra cost of course, but shouldn't be to much.

Give them a call when they are open, they are a friendly helpful bunch.

cliveiupfx9 · 17 Dec 2010 at 06:50

cmndr_andi said:
+1 for powerline

It will allow you to connect to your network without a long cable or the addional latency and low transfer speeds of wifi. this kit is well priced and does a good job.

though if you still want to go with wifi then i suggest a usb stick like this and a usb extension cable like this - so no snappages occur.

It helps me out of the problem, Thanks for your analysis!

SupermotoMX · 17 Dec 2010 at 11:55

plus with the USB and the extension you can move it around to get the best signal

Vyers · 17 Dec 2010 at 15:09

Im going to pick up the PC in around an hour from the store, Powerline.. does this link to my router?

edit: I dont use wired because the only phone port is in the living room and my routers in there, and I dont think my wall is "drillable" ;O

Cupra · 17 Dec 2010 at 15:21

Vyers said:
Im going to pick up the PC in around an hour from the store, Powerline.. does this link to my router?

edit: I dont use wired because the only phone port is in the living room and my routers in there, and I dont think my wall is "drillable" ;O

any wall is drillable

cmndr_andi · 17 Dec 2010 at 15:23

Vyers said:
Im going to pick up the PC in around an hour from the store, Powerline.. does this link to my router?

Yes, its pretty simple to set up:

plug one adapter into a power socket next to your PC
plug the other adapter into a power socket near your router
connect an ethernet cable between your PC and the first adapter
connect another ethernet cable between the router and the second adapter