I got a question...

I'm getting a new PC and this time its going to be away from the router so I need a Wireless Network Adapter.

What's the difference betweem 54Mbps one and a 108Mbps one?

I was told that that would not affect online gaming, is that true?

(My router is a turbo US Robotics router, 108Mpbs I think.)

ALSO, what's more reliable? A USB dongle, a PCI internal or one of the stand alone ones?
If you are going wireless and want the 108 speed, you are best to stick with the same manufacturer and capability as the route. 54 will work with ANYONE's equipment (some easier than other's) as it is a COMMON standard. The faster speeds are proprietary. US Robotics is more likely to offer help if you buy two of their products, rather than a PCI NIC from someone else.

You will not see a speed BOOST in gaming. Your signal can only carry so much data from the net.

PCI internals are the least conspicuous, but there is some pointing capability that is lost. The USB ones are limited by the USB speeds as well.

I would go for a PCI card, but it's your call. A cheap one may work as well as a $100 one. Just remember that.use a wireless adapter card for you laptop....plus a wireless router.........Currently a wireless router and a desktop...

What is the significance of the 54/108 speed? What's the speed for?

I'm thinking about picking up the 54mpbs D-Link or Netgear USB dongle for $20.
The more mbps for the buck is better? what isp connection have you got? adsl/sat/cable/dial up........I would go for the card but that will work.  Cable.
In a wireless network, mixing different speed devices will usually result in the network running at the speed of the slowest device. This will only affect your internal network and will not change the internet speed. With the PCI card, you will have (or should have) the option of connecting an external antenna if necessary to improve connection speed. Literally everything in the transmission path between devices has an effect on wireless. Do not place the computer under a desk, in a cubby hole, or on the floor. It should be on the desktop and the wireless router should be placed as high as is practible.Nice one 2k?