Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I WIFI & Bluetooth PCIE Card
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- I take a look at the Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I wireless PCIE card. This card offers fast WIFI connections and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has a spare internal USB type A port.
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Honestly just came here because I was wondering wtf a USB was on the card for lol. Glad I'm not crazy and it really is just a free USB!
Haha 😁👍
Right? Me too 🤣
I have this wifi card and your video came very handy. I iwondered why bluetooth did not work and it was the usb connection to the motherboard, watching you helped me realize. Fixed now!
Glad you found it useful.
Installed mine in the process of watching this, very straight forward
Just received mine a couple days ago, so far its working great. Great review thanks for recommending.
You're welcome Raphael. Glad you liked it
This is not considered a repeater, it is only used to connect a PC to a network. Love the BT5.
actually a really good video! I usually don't leave comments but this was super good quality and very easy to understand. Straight to the point without missing anything important! I also love your accent :))
Thanks Eren. Glad you found the video useful 👍👍👍
very useful, you influenced my decision. I have been trying to get 'your phone' connectivity working between windows11 and my s21 ultra
You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.
Excellent review Kevin - thanks
You're welcome.
Bro u sound like a dwarf from The witcher 3 , fuckin awesome
Thank you so much! I didn't know if the cable was necessary to use WiFi
What a coincidence that I came across YOUR video. I recently bought the Gigabyte WBAX210 to improve my bluetooth connection. Before buying it, I wanted to get an idea to see what others think about it and how easy is it to slot it in.
It turns out...very easy, as you said.
That's brilliant Ahmed. It's performed great for me. Never missed a beat.
We should see 6E variations hit the market soon. 👍
@@KevinMuldoon agreed. Mine also performed really well. I only bought it because I bought a new wireless keyboard and it kept lagging.
Now, it's so much better. 👌🏽
Nice one. The built in Bluetooth is not always that great in PCs (and sometimes absent altogether).
👍
Thanks for the review! :D
Im assuming that it is able to connect with every wifi?
Would appreciat an answer thx :)
Yes it shouldn't have any problems.
I lost my bluetooth cable, do you have a link to where i can get a replacement?
I suspect you'll get this on Amazon. The manual should have the exact name of the cable.
Thanks for explaining this. I'm a bit annoyed because I bought this to do wifi and Bluetooth, but I don't have a spare Bluetooth connector on my motherboard. This makes it somewhat half of a feature in my opinion, requiring USB when there is a perfectly good PCIe connector *right there*.
Yeah it's a bit strange that they have set it up this way. My motherboard was thankfully compatible with it.
Excellent video brother.. keep it coming
Excellent review, one question though, can you connect more than one devices at the same time?
Yes you can. For example, I always have my Bluetooth keyboard and mouse connected and from time to time my Xbox controller is connected too.
Multiple connection works fine, what doesn't work fine is WiFi and Bluetooth beeing used at the same time. If your router hasn't the right settings and your WiFi is working with the same 2,4GHz bandwith Bluetooth is using too, your speed will suffer. I always have my headset and PS4 controller connected via Bluetooth, but the WiFi speed slows down from 4-8MBps to under 1MBbs and also ping lag occurs. This is due to the hotspot (2,4GHz) I am using. On the router of my friend (5GHz) this problem doesn't show up. But never the less, it's really great. I had 4 devices connected at the same time with no problems.
@@Sencires how to fix that?
@@fake2044 just change the router bandwidth to 5ghz
Hi, can I ask what's the actual advantage of having Bluetooth functionality in a Wifi card if I used a wireless mouse that uses a bluetooth USB dongle? Will the Bluetooth capability of the Wifi card allow me to use the wireless mouse with its respective USB dongle? Thanks
Those USB dongles for mice aren't Bluetooth. They use 2.4ghz.
@@KevinMuldoon Hey, thanks for the reply. I actually use a Bluetooth USB dongle that has the label "Bluetooth 4.0" on it for my Xbox One controller. Would I be able to get rid of this dongle if I chose to get a wireless PCI-E card that has bluetooth built into it? Thanks
Yes. If you have Bluetooth in a PCI express card, you won't need to use a dongle 👍
@@KevinMuldoon Oh right! Am...is there any difference between the Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle that I have and the bluetooth functionality in the wifi card? Are they basically the same and I can use multiple bluetooth devices with them? I currently just use the dongle with an Xbox controller...
@@Brenners2010 your Bluetooth dongle will let you connect to many devices. It will continue to work well. This will, however, free up a USB port.
This is unrelated to your video but I think you got your ram in the wrong slots so it's not using dual channel, unless you did that to make sure the CPU cooler didn't interfere but it looks like you have space to arrange them properly, hope this helped. Thanks for the tutorial.
I did have them there as the other slots pushed against the cooler, but the manual states that you can use dual channel on 1,3 or 2,4. So that configuration was correct.
Now, I have all four slots full for 64GB of memory 👍
Good content.
Hello I’m thinking of getting this adapter but on amazon someone has warned not to buy as it doesn’t work on windows 10 build 1903 for them. Can you tell me is your pc on 1903 of windows 10 and does it work okay for you ? Thanks.
My pc is up to date and I have zero problems with it.
@@KevinMuldoon thank you !
That's a massive cooler
Haha yeah. It's the Grand Macho RT.
I can't seem to get the Bluetooth functionality to work also I've installed the drivers but I can't seem to get the to open any help resolving this issue would be much appreciated
When something like this happens, work backwards and go through the installation process again. Is everything connected up and powered?
Does the device manager say there's an issue with the driver?
Perhaps remove the drive and reinstall.
Hey, so does the card get its power through the USB cable or straight from the PCIE slot? Also, for bluetooth does it need to be connected to the motherboard or the power supply (it said power supply in a different video)?
thanks for the great video
If I recall from the manual, Bluetooth requires the USB port to be connected with the provided cable.
Hi i have this wifi card and i dont know why but the bluetooth doesnt want to work
help :(
Run through the instructions again and make sure drivers are up to date. If everything has been followed correctly and still isn't working, I would either contact the manufacturers or return the item.
Im searching for a bluetooth card and I just dont get why they all need this extra USB-Cable when its already connected to pcie. I dont really want another ugly cable in my case
It's not too bad as you can route the cable low on the motherboard and keep it tucked away.
@@KevinMuldoon I guess I have to try it out since there is no other option. I just don't get it :D
I have this card but no Bluetooth can u help ? ._.
do you need to use the antenna if you only want the bluetooth function?
no
Hey mate, the bluetooth on my motherboard is a 5.1 but I find the connection is really limited and just not great. Do you recommend one of these or is there a way I can improve my current motherboard connection?
It could be that your motherboard's built in network chip isn't great. This is where a dedicated card could give you improved speeds and better reliability.
@@KevinMuldoon Great, thanks mate
Could you plz tell me if It will work connect a Soundbar?
Yes it can connect to any Bluetooth device.
My BT is functioning but not the WIFI :/
Even after installed drivers.
i have the same pb :(
I had the same problem my bios was on EZ energy saving I put it in normal mode and now everything is working
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for the incitive video, I ran into a blockage when I bought the card and it turns out, my
PC HP G2 290 Mt does not have the F_USB on the motherboard...any alternative connection I can implement to have my card fully functional?
P.S
Even after the driver installation, I could not access neither the Wi-Fi nor the Bluetooth.
HP's motherboards don't always have the ports you need and always seem to have older features such as usb 2.0. I suspect there's another card that is a better fit
Thanks Kevin, I now have to trade carefully with HP...I got some information on the web about using an external USB type B to the internal USB headers...then I can upgrade as much as I want with other PCBs...see; www.amazon.com/CRJ-9-Pin-Dupont-Header-Cable/dp/B07Q8TC2ZM
www.moddiy.com/products/USB-9-Pin-Internal-Motherboard-Male-Header-to-USB-Type-A-Adaptor.html
www.amazon.com/COMeap-Motherboard-Extension-Connector-Multiplier/dp/B07KK8HP5P
Great vid, have you tested the range on the BT? Also wall penetration, etc?
No it's not something I've tested. My keyboard and mouse are only a foot or two away.
@@KevinMuldoon No worries I'm sure it will do... Looks like the best BT option available. Cheers for replying
@@DrivenTrigger you're welcome. Best of luck. 👍
@@KevinMuldoon Gigabyte has a new one of this and on amazon its a super sale with a genuine newest (200xx) Intel wifi AX chip that is backwards compatible with AC, etc...
Makes me wonder why allot of others like asus and similar brands have chunky heat sinks....
Is this video sponsored? How far are you from your router? And is there a newer card you recommend now? I've had only trouble with TP Link pcie cards.
I don't have any sponsored videos. Not ruling out ever doing sponsored videos in the future it I believed in the product, though not something I've done on this channel yet.
I've not bought any other cards since then as I normally use ethernet. I only use WiFi as a backup.
@@KevinMuldoon did you get decent speeds when you were a bit away from router? I'm a floor below my router.
That would mostly depend on the router or access point, not the card itself. Even with an access point one floor down, I got hundreds of Mbps.
Still, I'd be leaning towards a WiFi 6E or 7 card at this point to future proof myself a little.
My Bluetooth is not working
I have one generation previous and cant get bluetooth to work but i can get wifi
Bluetooth is controlled via the USB port, so it could be the USB cable or the connector. Check your driver too.
What's the length of the cable?
there is a usb port in it what is it for
Very good review.
But I am wondering if i have to plug the cable in to an usb_f connector. I do have a front IO and therefore have no free usb_f connector.
Does it work if i plug it in an usb_e12 connector?
Thanks a lot!
I'm not sure what an e12 connector is. You can use an internal USB 2.0 hub if you've ran out of ports. You will need to connect USB for Bluetooth.
I've just bought this card,but my system have problem find any network or bluetooth after installing all drivers from web. I've noticed it's older Windows version driver. I have windows 10 2004 so might be be problem there ?
I would have thought it would still be supported. I've always just used Intel's automatic update software.
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Hi Kevin, does the Bluetooth plug in to a 9 pin USB port? And which drivers from the link in description do I need to install please?
You need to select your operating system at www.gigabyte.com/uk/Motherboard/GC-WB1733D-I-rev-10/support#support-dl and download the latest Bluetooth and WiFi drivers.
I believe the usb cable goes to the f usb port.
I can't get the Wi-Fi to work on this card. Bluetooth is working. Downloaded the drivers from the Gigabyte website. Using windows 10. Any help would be appreciated.
Mmm I'm not sure. I never ran into any problems.
What's the device manager showing?
I would uninstall the prefer WiFi driver before installing the new one and check everything is ok in the device manager.
I had the same problem my bios was on EZ energy saving I put it in normal mode and now everything is working
Wait so you DON’T need to apply the usb cable to use the wifi?
It's been a while since I checked the manual etc, but if I remember right, USB is required for bluetooth.
if you dont connect the bluetooth? will you get better and faster wifi?? pls answer. thanks..
No. They're separate.
I have successfully installed it on my desktop pc, however bluetooth is not working. I am using linux 20.04, any idea?
Have you checked all connection and downloaded the latest Bluetooth driver?
When something like this happens, I always retrace my steps and go through all the required steps again.
@@KevinMuldoon Indeed! The usb cable was not properly connected to the motherboard. Now it is all working; thanks!
Glad you got it working 👍
are WiFi and bluetooth usually combined? Are there separate blutooth and wifie cards?
You can buy cards separately that offer specific functionality, but many network cards combine the two.
Hi Kevin. If I don't connect the usb cable I have not bluetooth conexion, right? I have not USB1 or USB free, only USB30 in motherboard.
So there are no internal USB ports or headers?
Hi Kevin but how do i unplug that usb？
Would the GC-WBAX200 be a better choice nowadays?
That's a WiFi 6 card so should be a better bet. Existing owners of this card can add the WiFi 6 module directly if they want.
What keyboard is that Jelly Comb one?
Looks nice and is it any good?
It's a little wireless one. I actually have it to my friend Kevin last month as I was never using it. It's better suited for televisions etc.
It's ok. Not something I would use every day, but for a TV or portable PC setup, it's fine.
@@KevinMuldoon Ah okay, thanks for replying so quickly.
You wouldn't happen to know the model, having trouble finding it online.
I reviewed it years ago at ruclips.net/video/epiH-m5jaWo/видео.html
Amazon gives this information about it:
Manufacturer: Jelly Comb
Item model number: WGJP-007
Price
I just received my PC with this PCIE card but the bluetooth doesn't show up. You think It might be because they forgot to wire the cable through the uSB port?
That's what is check first. I'd check all connections to ensure it's setup correctly.
@@KevinMuldoon I just checked and they forgot to plug the Cable into the USB port of the Motherboard. Problem fixed ! Thank you
Oh that's awesome. I think that's a step some people skip for some reason.
Glad it's fixed now 👍
Tried powerline adapters with my Hyperoptic internet and on the package was showing 600 mbps, perfect for 500mbps up/down, huh
Wrong. The hardware of the device (10/100 ethernet port) obviously didn't allow up to 600mpbs.
Plugging one of the powerline into the wall socket (fttp) and the other into router lan and an ethernet into my PC i was getting 70mbps down and around 50 up.. shocking.
I removed the powerline devices and now just tether the 5Ghz wifi signal through usb into my PC and sit comfortably at the 500mbps mark. Wondering if this pcie card will pickup the 5Ghz channel as good as my phone does?
This is a wireless card. It doesn't have an ethernet port.
@@KevinMuldoon 'powerline adapters'
'on the package was showing 600 mbps'
'The hardware of the device (10/100 ethernet port) obviously didn't allow up to 600mpbs'
The powerline adapters maximum physical throughput is 100mbps. I'm asking if this card picks up a 5Ghz signal similar to my phone which i'm currently using to USB tether the wifi signal
@@jjmmjj9999 Jake S IEEE 802.11ac supports 5ghz. So yes.
See www.google.com/amp/s/www.webopedia.com/amp/TERM/8/802_11.html
Does it matter if the board is ddr3 or ddr4 in relation to connecting iits front header to the card? Not aware what is not compatible besides the ram
Memory shouldn't be a factor, but DDR3 would indicate you're using an old motherboard that may not have support for this card.
I’ve installed and a network/bluetooth device shows up in device settings. Would you advice installing the drivers from a usb to see if this works?
If I remember right I downloaded them from the website, but I suspect the drives that Windows install automatically would work too.
I have the same as you but I don't know why my computer doesn't recognize the bluethooth, any advice?
Have you installed the Bluetooth driver?
@@KevinMuldoon yes sir
Does this support multiple bluetooth connections at once? I have a USB bluetooth adapter but I can't connect two devices at once :/
Yes it does. All my.bluetooth devices run through it.
Could you please test the range of the bluetooth?
It works all across my house, but my house isn't that big. I've yet to have any problems connecting wireless headphones etc and can walk around and don't experience any issues.
@@KevinMuldoon Can it reach 25-30 feet through a wall? It's one of the antennas being used for bluetooth?
@@7DeadlyJinxs I think there is only one antenna.
I cant connect to bluetooth, any help?
Check all connections.
Check the manual to see if you've missed a skip by mistake.
Make sure you've updated all drivers.
I have the same card but slow speeds. 144mbps, anyone have any ideas what it could be?
Is that your internet speed? How does that compare to an ethernet connection at your router?
Best way to test it is to transfer files between two computers in your network. There are apps that help you test this too.
I am also buying it for the Bluetooth only: why is the USB cable required to be connected to the motherboard for the Bluetooth to work?
I'm not sure exactly, but I'm sure it said so in the manual.
Because the standard bluetooth interfaces are all USB-only as far as I know (the driver name for windows is BTHUSB), so this is a workaround to route the bluetooth controller via USB. Only custom motherboards (like laptop's) can allow for a direct connection of the network card in M2 A+E format via a single port.
I can confirm that without the USB cable there is no Bluetooth connection. My motherboard doesn't have a 9-pin USB socket :-( Is there any other way to connect this board to the motherboard to make the Bluetooth work? Perhaps using the other conventional USB Type-A socket?
@@krige I'm not aware of it myself. Perhaps it is possible though.
Has anyone else tried this?
Surely ALL motherboards have at least 1 USB 2.0 header (for front panel connector?). If so, use a splitter like this one: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GVH2GKZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_kdh3Db83HPEVZ
Hello :), will this card work correctly without the usb cable? Is wifi connected through pcie and Bluetooth through usb? I am asking if i can use card only as wifi receiver, without connecting usb cable to motherboard. Will it work correctly, or the cable is completely needed? I have the newer version wbax200. Thank you for your answer :).
If I recall correctly, the USB connection is required for Bluetooth. Though it's been a while since I checked that.
@@KevinMuldoon thank you sincerely :).
Maybe a shot in the wild but did you ever get WiFi working with that card on Windows 11? For me only the Bluetooth works. WiFi does not. I have that cable connected as well.
Does it support Apt-x?
I have no idea.
Hey, I saw you still replying to comments. Do you know whether it also works with AMD Cpu's because an Intel card is installed there?
In theory, it should work with any PC, but I'm not sure whether Gigabyte confirms this and says it's compatible with AMD and Intel.
I'd be tempted to go with a newer version with WiFi 6 though.
@@KevinMuldoon I got my controller connected but I still can’t move the controller at all
I doubt this is a Bluetooth issue. If you're connected by Bluetooth, it's probably an issue with the controller, but you could test another connection with Bluetooth such as a mouse, speaker etc.
@@KevinMuldoon its not that it wont work its that my controllers binding is connect to the keyboard and i thought i would just be able to play but it seems i have to remap every single key, say if i press A on my controller a keyboard pops up, its like that for every button
I'm not sure what's wrong. I never faced that problem myself.
Sir,
I've got a question about the installation. I am a beginner, so I need a site that may help me step by step to guide me in the installation in the motherboard. Do you have any recommendation?
The manual walks you through the steps.
@@KevinMuldoon I'll tell you Saturday 😉
does the card automatically use 5 GHz band or do you have to change it to that?
It's dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz. So you can connect to whatever channel your WiFi is on.
Can I connect more than 1 controller with the Bluetooth
Yes. You can connect as many as you want.
Hello:) Just bought this board and installed on my computer but I get very low speeds (250mb download in test speed ) and I don't know why...I have intel 9260 wifi card also on my laptop but the speeds are much higher ( 500 mb download ) Also switched between cards and seems like the card itself does not have a problem but is something from my pc. Any help would be much appreciated! thanks!
How are you testing speeds? Are you using software, sending files or just testing your broadband speed?
Best setup would be to plus directly into your router using ethernet and run some tests. Then do the same using WiFi.
@@KevinMuldoon I used this website for testing: www.speedtest.net/ ....Also I tested the download speed by downloading the same file from laptop and from pc, and the results are the same: 50-52 mb download on laptop and 25-27 mb download on my pc...today i changed the motherboard ( not for this reason ) but anyways...nothing improved. Using ethernet I get 800-900 mbps download speeds...but the ethernet cable is inserted in motherboard onboard ethernet card and has nothing to do with wifi card.
cable cm?
Can someone help me my cpu is a ryzen/amd so does the wifi adapter work for my cpu
As long as your motherboard has an open pci-e slot the card will be compatible
Compatible with msi z390 pro a mobo? Wanna buy right now please reply :(
I can't see any MSI boards listed at www.gigabyte.com/uk/Motherboard/GC-TITAN-RIDGE-rev-10#kf
Very useful. Thank you. How does the ping compare between ethernet, powerline and this wifi card?
My ping was identical, but I'm not sure if that will be the case all the time. At higher speeds, my bet would be that powerline adapters are quicker, if only by a small margin.
@@KevinMuldoon Thanks
If i use another another wifi antena will the bluetooth still work?
I'm not sure. I haven't tried it.
In theory, it should still work, but it's not something I've tested.
Can you switch back in fourth with wired/Ethernet and wireless connection with no issues using this network card?
Yeah that's no problem at all.
Kevin Muldoon so I ended up purchasing this card..This worked fantastically when I first installed and used. After a second session when turning back on my PC I could not get wifi signal - not sure why.. However when I restarting my PC, I check again and I end up getting a signal. So I’m having to restart my PC once every time in order to get WiFi. Any ideas? Maybe update drivers?
If everything is connected properly (and my guess is that it is since it worked previously), then I suspect it's a driver issue. The Intel auto update software might help you update to the latest version. Check the official website too to check it's not newer.
How do you know if you're using Windows Bluetooth (software) or the newly installed card??
Do you mean if you're using Bluetooth from your motherboard?
Check device manager.
@@KevinMuldoon Hi Kevin
Thank you for your prompt reply.
No BT/WiFi on motherboard. Fed up with Windows 10 (can’t upgrade) making BT disappear. Windows ‘help’ kept making me reinstall Windows. BT would come back for a bit and then disappear again. And I mean disappear (not a trace in Device Manager). I just installed a card (same as the one you reviewed) because needed physical Bluetooth. However, my BT speaker wouldn’t connect unless I put its originally supplied diddy adapter in a USB port which I thought would be connected to Windows 10 BT ‘occasionally showing up’ software bypassing my new card? Are there BT speakers, or indeed my existing one, that could be paired to the new add in card without its stupid adapter? I can’t think that there is any connection between a random USB port for such an adapter and the new fandango card!
Sorry for the lengthy reply!
Peter
@@KevinMuldoon P.S. Not interested at all in the WiFi side of things on the reviewed card. Desktop hard wired with Cat 6 shielded.
Peter
@@peter4349 My guess is that was being caused by the motherboard's Bluetooth module or its drive. Which motherboard do you have?
is it fast enough for gaming keyboards and mice?
Yeah I don't think you'll have any problems.
Does the bluetooth version matter if I'm looking to use it to connect my ps4 controller?
The PS4 has Bluetooth 2.1 so you're fine 👍
@@KevinMuldoon Cheers! Now to figure out if I've got this ...header thingie, lol.
Hey man what other connectors can the Bluetooth cord connect to?
Nothing else. Your motherboard should have a port for it so you should be ok. Internal hubs can be used if you need additional ports.
Can i connect it to either usb 2 or usb 3.2 header?
It's the internal USB header on your motherboard.
is this compatible with an amd motherboard? pls reply
AMD motherboards are supported, but you'll have to check the official motherboard supported list.
is it still good for wifi and bluetooth? Thinking of getting it for using my mobile's wifi on my desktop with bluetooth speakers
Yeah it's been solid for me.
@@KevinMuldoon thanks, how do you connect the Bluetooth? Do you need anything extra?
I believe the USB port gets connected to one of the USB ports on your motherboard.
@@KevinMuldoon thanks
I have a super important Question my pc bluetooth button has disappeared and my Bluetooth Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth goes on and off constantly does anybody know-how to fix this issue ?
Right click on the windows button at the bottom left and select the device manager.
Chances are the driver isn't working right for your Bluetooth adapter.
@@KevinMuldoon so i gotta replace like that wifi & Bluetooth piece right?
No you need to check the driver.
Do a search for updating your Bluetooth driver.
Might be simpler just to download the Intel support assistant.
@@KevinMuldoon i think i did try to update the bluetooth and says there isn't any
@@edgarog1050 does your computer have Bluetooth? Not every pc motherboard does.
What is the usb cable for exactly ?
If I remember right, the PCIE slot is used for Wi-Fi and the USB connection is used for bluetooth.
@@KevinMuldoon Thankyou
@@KevinMuldoon No, if you disconnect the cable, wifi is down too...
Do I have to update drivers for it to work??
Yes I'd update drivers too to ensure everything is up to date.
Would it work with a H310 A R2.0 Motherboard
It should, but you should check your motherboard to ensure you meet all requirements.
@@KevinMuldoon Ok thanks mate
Does this wifi card sometimes disconnect from wifi?
I've not had any problems like that.
Can I use this with my ryzen build?
You will need to check their compatibility list (I don't recall it being supported, but they have added support for other products).
is there an alternative for win8.1 users? drivers for this card only support win10
Try the Intel support assistant tool. That should help you find the right drivers.
@@KevinMuldoon Sry but there is only one driver available for this card and this one is for win10. So there is no driver for win8.1 and I therefor can't use this card on my PC.
I guess that isn't a big surprise. 8.1 was released 8 years ago and windows 10 is nearly 6 years old. Computing companies don't generally release drivers for operating systems that weren't popular when the product was released.
@@KevinMuldoon I know and I fear the day Windows stops supporting 8.1 and forcing me to switch to 10.
Is your cpu an Intel??
Can you use this with a Ryzen cpu!?
It should work with Intel or AMD based systems.
Can we install it on amd motherboard
You'll need to check compability on the official sales page.
hi , i cant download the drivers help me please
I'm not sure what you expect me to do. The drivers are on the website.
Kevin Muldoon yes but i download and when i make a speed test my internet i not better
You're still limited with what speeds your ISP gives you.
do i need to instal the usb lead onto motherboard? i honestly just want this so the kid can get better wifi in his room for pc
The usb lead is for Bluetooth. WiFi is connected via pcie.
@@KevinMuldoon watching to the end you say the usb is for an internal connection for keyboard etc, so maybe not needed, the bluetooth is enabled anyway surely?
". It also has a spare internal USB type A port!
Mmm. I'll need to check that.
Perhaps I read that in the manual or somewhere, but I recall also reading that the usb port is for Bluetooth.
@@KevinMuldoon if you could have a dig about, ive just checked the card already in the boys pc and its also a gigabyte which does have the usb lead connected, im honestly not 100% sure if as mentioned is just a spare usb socket to use for a keyboard or mouse to be internally connected or if that has t be connected to get bluetooth going
@@KevinMuldoon i did a google, i think the lead does indeed enable bluetooth. Luckily the lad has the exact cable on his old one s its a simpl case of reuse the one already connected
I only have one f usb connector on my motherboard and I need my usbs 😅
Do a search for the NZXT Internal Hub. That will solve your problem.
@@KevinMuldoon thank you.
You're welcome.
Does it work in PCIex4 slot?
Yes.
I've got a PCI-e 3.0 x16 on my Asrock b450m pro 4.
Will it work?
You need to check the compatibility list on the official website.
@@KevinMuldoon do you have a link?
Sorry. I got mixed up there as I got s reply to another video of mine at the same time (a product that only works with certain motherboards).
This should work with all motherboards. 👍
@@KevinMuldoon amazing, thanks. And is the antenna for the bluetooth or to amplify the wifi
My understanding was that it did both, but I could be wrong.
Does this auto install drivers?
I installed them manually just to be sure I had the latest version.
Did it work on windows 7?
I haven't used that in years so I'm not sure.
Hi, I am currently building an AMD Ryzen PC and bought this for my internet access. I have read in a few comments that it does/should work with AMD. On the gigabyte website the only drivers available are for Intel PCs. Just wondering whether they will work and if so which one to use? Thanks
Drivers: www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GC-WB1733D-I-rev-10/support#support-dl
I haven't tested this with an AMD board, only Intel. Do the non-Intel drivers at the bottom of the page work?
@@KevinMuldoon I haven't set it up yet. I was keeping it in its packaging in case I needed to return it. I'll give those a try and let you know how it goes.
Thanks heaps for the response :)
You're welcome. Best of luck.
Did this work as I brought one yesterday lol
@@jamesnicol5659 I ended up swapping this model for a wifi 6 one as it was discounted to around the same price (also gigabyte branded). The wifi 6 model is similar with the intel chip and works perfectly not a problem since installation. I am pretty much certain that it will be the same with this model and the conclusion I came to before I returned it was, that it would work with no issues.
Hope this helps :)
U put ur ram into the wrong slots
No I didn't.
They are supposed to be in slots 2 and 4 to have duel channel memory
I now have all four slots populated, but at the time I placed then in 3,1, due to the motherboard design and the fact the heatsink is so big, making it difficult to insert the memory.
The manual says nothing against using placing memory in that order.
If you go back many years, before DDR was popular, you were advised to use 2,4 as a fallback (I believe that was the reason).
I don't believe modern motherboards care. Additionally, if I'm only putting two RAM sticks in, I'd rather they weren't next to a big heatsink.
Does it work on hackintosh ?
I haven't built a hackintosh myself so I can't say for sure. My guess is that support for things like this are limited.
Kevin Muldoon thank you man!