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So I have both the Killer AC1535 and the Intel AC 8260 The Killer AC1535 has an issue where if you are downloading a few files and basically put the card under heavy load, it simply disables itself from device manager and thus, disconnecting you temporarily. I was experiencing the same issue myself seems like others are also having the same issues. I tried every driver out there for the card but it's the same, seems like a hardware issue maybe. I don't even install the Killer Suite, just the barebones driver. Although I have to say that the Killer AC1535 has the best range, my ASUS AC5300 router is located in a bedroom that is 12 feet away from where my laptop is located and I would get 5 bars full on the connection and the speed never drops below 866 MBPS and that is using ASUS Smart Connect which automatically places my connection on the best Wireless band (2.4 GHz or one of the two 5 GHz networks) =================================================================== So I had ordered an Intel AC8260 as well with my laptop as a backup. My connection seems snappier with it, as in, despite the Killer AC1535 having MU-MIMO technology which is also supported on my router, doing basic things such as web surfing seem snappier, I mean there is no lag before you click on a bookmark or URL link and the time you actually starting to see the page load which isn't true for the Killer AC1535 the only issue or quirk I might say with the Intel AC8260 is that its range is weaker, I would only connect @ 399MBPS to my ASUS AC5300 router unless I disabled Smart Connect and manually connected to a 5 GHz network but even then, the speeds would fluctuate between 650 MBPS and 866 MBPS. Although I must add, that going to public places which have different routers, I often find it easier to connect to these networks with the Intel Card. With the Killer AC1535 I had a lot of instances where I would connect to the network but would have no internet connectivity until they restarted their router for some reason. ======================================================================== Now I came across the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC8265 the other day and was very interested in it since it now supports MU-MIMO technology. Communication was fast with the reseller and he shipped it within 1 day I ordered 2 of em to keep 1 as a spare They came in a cardboard box, and actually had an instructions manual and a set of screws so I was all set. do note that on this card, the Black Antenna and White Antenna positions are inverted unlike how they were on the Intel AC8260 and the Killer AC1535, not a big deal but just wanted to let you know. I didn't even have to install any driver since the Intel AC8260 Driver is the same one for the Intel AC8265 I don't know if this is a placebo effect but I feel that my browsing is snappier now, the lag is non-existent when clicking on links as if the page I was clicking on was cached in the background.. The wireless range is not as good as the Killer AC1535 but slightly better than the Intel AC8260 and add to the fact that this card actually works as intended and doesn't disconnect makes it the best WLAN card on the market right now and I highly recommend it. This is NOT a technical review by any means, it is merely a user's perspective. End result, I am happy with this small upgrade!Read full review
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Speedy shipping - Received this Intel 8265NGW NIC within 6 working days to Canada. Plug & Play with my HP Phoenix 860-019 Desktop PC. Fast Wifi to my Linksys WRT1900AC Router & updated the Intel drivers from the Intel website. 186Mbps down, 16Mbps, 1ms Ping on ISP subscription. Upgraded from the included Intel 7265NGW. Would purchase for other computer as well! Highly recommended.
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I got the Intel AC 8265 to replace Killer 1535 that came with my Dell XPS 13 and it's been awesome. Few key things; 1st - the hardware installation process was very straightforward I just only some torx screws were needed and direction from a youtube video. Just make sure to connect the antenna wires correctly, as the wire positions are reversed on the Intel AC 8265 compared to the Killer 1535 2nd - software drivers are available from Dell's site, but make sure you download the driver on its own and install it manually, not through the Dell assistant. 3rd - the Intel AC 8265 re/establishes a wireless connection much faster than the Killer 1535. With the Killer 1535 card it would take about a minute to get onto a wifi network. With the Intel its ready almost immediately after the computer is on and booted into Windows - I would say about the same experience as my Macbook Pro from wake. 4th - the wifi signal is strong and steady, no problem at all. In the end, the Intel AC 8265 has really made working with the Dell XPS 13 a much better experience.Read full review
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Drop in replacement for the Broadcom based card. Only 2x2, so one antenna not used. Downloaded drivers before replacement. WiFi came up without doing anything after reboot. Great news is that it seems to solve some of the issues with the TB15 dock!!! I can connect my Dell 30" using DP and I get no screen flashing. USB seems more stable as well. Shipping took some time, but no issues. Instructions came in English!
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I have a recently new desk top dell. For whatever reason it did not come with 5ghz. Dell did recommend an older Intel dual band card but could not verify this card would work. Well it works great and Intel had the correct drivers. Easy to replace and get up and going.
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