Apocalypsing
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Recently I built a new gaming rig, and decided to give it wireless connectivity so I can have the computer sitting on a cooler area of my house. Now, I found I get lucky if I can even get a wireless connection on it, because I often have a lot of trouble getting the wireless to connect, usually Windows will say that the settings for the network saved on the computer don't match that of the actual network. I checked my laptop running Windows 7, and it connects fine there. The method of security is WPA-PSK and encryption is TKIP (seems to be only available form of encryption in router config). The laptop is configured with WPA-Personal and TKIP and is connecting fine. If I do the same with my new rig it refuses to connect still. If I try and reset everything ,then Windows will allow me connect, but when I try typing in the security key, it "is never correct". I have typed it countless times to make sure and Windows says it's "incorrect, please try again".I also tried updating the card drivers, to no avail.
Edit: I recently got connectivity again on the desktop after much trial and error. However, if I leave the computer idle long enough, the automatic sleep knocks out the connection . If I have my laptop in the same place as this newly-built computer, it connects fine with a strong signal. On the desktop Windows states that the network is "hidden" and that could be the problem, yet it shows up in the list of networks?
I've heard of a lot of wireless issues after Windows 8 upgrades. Woud've gone with Windows 7 until 8 has "matured" (i.e., had all serious bugs fixed), but my local computer shop was out of Windows 7 stock. Hope this won't be the new Vista all over again, don't get me wrong, I have no issues with the new Start screen or anything UI-releated, I just hope I didn't spend $150 on potentially unstable software... me'thinks a Windows 8 service pack won't be around for another 1-2 years to fix this if it's a bug of some sort. :shock:
Edit: I recently got connectivity again on the desktop after much trial and error. However, if I leave the computer idle long enough, the automatic sleep knocks out the connection . If I have my laptop in the same place as this newly-built computer, it connects fine with a strong signal. On the desktop Windows states that the network is "hidden" and that could be the problem, yet it shows up in the list of networks?
I've heard of a lot of wireless issues after Windows 8 upgrades. Woud've gone with Windows 7 until 8 has "matured" (i.e., had all serious bugs fixed), but my local computer shop was out of Windows 7 stock. Hope this won't be the new Vista all over again, don't get me wrong, I have no issues with the new Start screen or anything UI-releated, I just hope I didn't spend $150 on potentially unstable software... me'thinks a Windows 8 service pack won't be around for another 1-2 years to fix this if it's a bug of some sort. :shock:
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 10 Enterprise, 64-bit
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Self-built mini-ITX system
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 3200 MHz, 8 cores, 16 threads
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Strix B450i-GAMING
- Memory
- Corsair Vengeance LPX, 32 GiB, 3200 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti SC ULTRA GAMING
- Sound Card
- Behringer UMC202HD
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer XB271HU, 27" IPS LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 2560 × 1440 • 144 Hz
- Hard Drives
- Boot SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 250 GB • Data SSD: Samsung 860 EVO, 1 TB • HDD: WD Green, 2 TB
- PSU
- Corsair SF600 Platinum, 600 W
- Case
- NZXT H200
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-U9S
- Keyboard
- Filco Majestouch 2, Cherry MX Blue switches
- Mouse
- Cooler Master MH711
- Internet Speed
- VDSL2 • 90 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up
- Browser
- Firefox • Chrome
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender