Tech in Review: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I Rev 4.2 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PCIe Card

Keith's review of the Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I Rev 4.2
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[@dominicfong6341]

Thank you Keith's Tech Reviews for explaining what that usb port on the card is for!

[@Andy-qk4bl]

Hi, wifi and bluetooth both run on 2.4 GHz band, that's why you're observing congestion. Switch your wifi to 5Ghz ;)

[@keithstechreviews7998]

Thanks for the response. This makes sense and I'll have to try it out.

[@TheKingston16]

Did you ever get to test this?

[@blondedstefano]

new to pc building and just bought this. how do you switch wifi to 5Ghz and make sure bluetooth is running on 2.4?

[@dtsdigitalden5023]

There are two important questions left unanswered: 1) What are network filecopy speeds - machine to machine - under max linkspeed? 2) What is CPU load under heavy network utilization (filecopy) at maximum linkspeed?

[@Littlewarrior0106]

thank you very much, I add alot of doubts about this card, but this video helped me a lot, again thanks a bunch :D

[@jayTmix89]

Awesome content!! Everything I needed to know thank you!!!

[@yotoprules9361]

Great review! Sicne you had issues using bluetooth headphones and wifi at the same time, does the same issue occur while using a bluetooth controller? Thanks in advance

[@catbugg]

Works great. I received mine with Intel AC 7260 wifi module when I purchased it back few years ago. I can upgrade the Intel WiFi module to AC 9260 :)

[@6Metalheart6]

Thank you for this review, very well explained, gonna get this card mainly to use it for game controller and may be WIFI depending on ils speed cause I'm CPL connected. Anyway thanx again :)

[@keithstechreviews7998]

You are very welcome and I'm happy to hear that the video provided useful information for you. I try to learn and make each video great in their own way. :D

[@rsaulnie1]

Wireless network and Bluetooth have had a conflict from the beginning of time ... they share a common bandwidth and a few other things. Effect all such devices. I am getting this card but will not use the Bluetooth when networking is a priority. Why they haven't fix this is amazing.

[@mariomendoza7624]

Oh, I want to buy it for Xbox controller and WiFi when I'm playing

[@rsaulnie1]

@@mariomendoza7624 Do a network Speed check before and after you use the Bluetooth.

[@cyrilpinto418]

Does that mean you can’t game and use wireless headphones at the same time?

[@Quesoe]

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?

[@prodigyxwho2933]

Now when I boot up my pc for the first time will it automatically detect this card once I install Windows with the usb flash drive? People say I need to use my hotspot through the flash drive but idk how the hell im supposed to get my WiFi on a flash drive

[@rockchakraborty2817]

can we connect bluetooth keyboard with this adapter and type???

[@jwabss]

I have the same as you but I don't know why my computer doesn't recognize the bluethooth, any advice?

[@superbea2001]

I've been having this issue for 3 years and have never found an answer on how to fix it. If you find one lmk please

[@CinestesiaAnime]

And what if I want to use just the bluettoth and no wi-fi, just a normal cable for that one? Im just looking for the Bluetooth.

[@keithstechreviews7998]

The card should work fine for Bluetooth only. You might be able to find slightly cheaper options that do not have Wi-Fi capabilities, so if I were you I might shop around.

[@parnordqvist3895]

Is this Mac-compatible?

[@connyguai8189]

Can you please make a Tutorial how to install the Driver?

[@Slazerable]

Can anyone confirm the drastically decreased wi-fi speeds while using both BT and wi-fi? How much is "drastically" anyway? Does this problem show on Linux as well? Guess I'll have to find out the hard way :(.

[@Slazerable]

So I did some research and it seems all the problems are somehow intertwined with Windows, be it 7 or 10. The issues on Linux seem to have been completely resolved with the 4.4 kernel. This suggests, it's just the crappy Windows drivers, not the hardware that's causing the issues. The possible BT+wifi interference has also been very rare. I'll give this product a shot.

[@keithstechreviews7998]

Well that's bad for Windows users, like myself, but great that you found info and that it seems like it'll work fine for you. I still recommend it even with this issue. I hope it works out for your needs.

[@yotoprules9361]

Any news?

[@Slazerable]

Bye the way, thumbs up for the 60p video! Anything bellow 60p seems like an image gallery to me, makes me sick.

[@keithstechreviews7998]

Thank you for the feedback! I try my best in making these videos better quality, even though I don't have the best equipment yet. Am actually using my smartphone to record these lol.

[@SweetPotatoIndustries]

Hi. I havent gotten Bluetooth to work, only wifi :( i dont know why

[@quantumLocked033]

Did you plug in the USB header? Edit: Nevermind

[@CRAZYGAMER-rn4rk]

does the card support 5ghz bands?

[@tito9107]

Good for 4 wireless ps4 controllers simultaneously???

[@adityadrs]

any updates on the same?

[@TheBoatynoh]

I have yet to be able to connect anything via bluetooth.. What am I not doing? Headphones, nope.. now trying to connect an Xbox controller and nothing. When I've run tests via windows it's saying I don't have the capability as if the gigabyte isn't even there. I am so confused.

[@puffybatman]

Did u connect the usb cable to your motherboard header?

[@TheBoatynoh]

@@puffybatman Hey I'll triple check. Everything was connected correctly as far as I could tell before. wifi is fine. thanks o/

[@puffybatman]

@@TheBoatynoh np, might worth also downloading driver from gigabytes website

[@TheBoatynoh]

@@puffybatman hey so finally got around to digging around and lol NOPE. was *not connected. BUT, my mobo doesn't have the capability anyway so it's moot. Connected and nothing. You might know, if I were to connect something like this www.newegg.com/bailink-bl-bt4001-usb-2-0/p/1GK-005F-00001, would it be able to connect an xbox controller wirelessly? Keep breaking the usb connections as theyre way too fragile and just over it. Would also just like the option for other things as well... Thanks again, Puff..

[@puffybatman]

@@TheBoatynoh wat motherboard you got? I used usb header splitter for mine.

[@awesomenotadick]

If I have an AMD chipset for my PC build will this work?

[@johnbovay8353]

Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 user here. I use an ASUS PCE-AC55BT which employs an Intel AC-7260 mPCIe form factor chip. It works fine under both Linux Mint 19.1 and Windows 10 Pro 1803, 1809 and 1903. This is the successor Intel chip used in the Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I Rev 4.2 (and also the Asus PCE-AC55BT B1). It employs the M.2 form factor, has identical WiFi specs. but Bluetooth 4.2 vs the AC-7260's BT 4.0: Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 83635 www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/wireless/wireless-products/dual-band-wireless-ac-7265.html It's now 2019 thus it's better to get a card which uses the following newer and much faster chip (which is employed in the Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I (rev. 1.0) and the Asus PCE-AC58BT): "System Interface Type Wi-Fi(PCIe), BT(USB)" Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 99445 www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/wireless/wireless-products/dual-band-wireless-ac-9260.html ASUS PCE-AC58BT - WikiDevi wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_PCE-AC58BT NOTE: Beware. As an AMD user you'll want to avoid the following nearly identical chip whose interface is designed for exclusive use with supported Intel chipsets: "System Interface Type M.2: CNVio" Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 Product Specifications ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/99446/intel-wireless-ac-9560.html What are the differences between Intel 9260 and 9560 wifi chips? : intel www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/7v2syw/what_are_the_differences_between_intel_9260_and/

[@TA4613]

HOW TO TRANFER FILE BY MY CELULAR TO COMPUTER BY BLUETOOTH CARD

[@ajkbertho]

Does this work for Amd apu's?

[@brendanrichards5586]

yes. I use 2200g AMD apu and it works fine

[@fireshax8021]

Yeah my graphics card is so fat it covers the port

[@ditorres9884]

Can this be used as a router to extend wifi range?

[@keithstechreviews7998]

If you have the latest Windows 10 updates and are using this extender, then yes, you should be able to use this card to extend your network. I have mine plugged in via an Ethernet cable and I was able to turn on the mobile hotspot feature and turn the card into another access point that my phone could connect to. I also tried it connected to Wi-Fi 5Ghz instead of an Ethernet cable and it worked great.

[@tylerlovekeeper]

why does this need a usb connector to the motherboard?

[@nuare]

bluetooth working on usb

[@izenxu]

mine keeps working a few minutes and stops working. please help me

[@ThreepleT]

ZeroCrye Did you fix it yet?

[@izenxu]

@@ThreepleT its fixed

[@rumham7631]

@@izenxu what did u do to fix it?

[@reng.5934]

Anyone have Windows 10 issues with this card??? considering buying this but I keep reading a lot of cards have W10 issues.

[@814d937]

I just got a new PC with Windows 10 on it, I this card and it`s working fine, was`nt the simplest install, but once I got over the little problems, it`s flying, as for the Bluetooth side of it, I have`nt played with that yet. NOW, on the other hand, my brother also got a new PC, but he`s having trouble installing it, no matter what he tries, it does`nt see the adapter. It could be something on his part thats wrong.....

[@BruceWayne-lg4ru]

Colm White i have the same issue my wifi not find by the pc any help ?

[@yotoprules9361]

try installing the drivers Paul Matin

[@CalintzJerevinan546]

@@814d937 ^wasn't not was`nt ^doesn't not does`nt

[@814d937]

@@CalintzJerevinan546fuck not feck, off not of

[@luckiestluck819]

does this over heat?

[@keithstechreviews7998]

Sorry for the really late response. I have never had the card overheat and stop working.

[@luckiestluck819]

doesnt matter ive switched to ethernet so i get amazing stable speeds, but good to know it doesnt overheat so i can recommend it to a friend

[@CalintzJerevinan546]

@@luckiestluck819 ^doesn't not doesnt ^Ive' not i've ^I not i ^doesn't not doesnt ^I not i

[@luckiestluck819]

@@CalintzJerevinan546 oh damn grammar police over here

[@CalintzJerevinan546]

@@luckiestluck819 Just the facts man.

[@karolkowalski3842]

wifi / bluetooth interference is obvious just try to connect to wifi 5 ghz to try avoid it

[@alexlee6859]

Intro salesman anybody?

[@CalintzJerevinan546]

I heard this WiFi Card can cause blue screen crashes with AMD Ryzen CPU's can anyone confirm this?

[@xgum]

did you ever hear am answer?

[@Lonzology]

I'd like to know too lol. I have a similar card like this one and never experienced this but I'm using it on a Fx 8350