Best bluetooth option for my setup

[daniel789]

I have the GA-Z170N-Wifi motherboard, but i removed the wifi-bluetooth combo card which was included on the board since
it doesn't work anyway.

i was wondering whats the best option would be for using apple magic keyboard and mouse?
a small bluetooth dongle or a wifi-bluetooth combo card?
and which one would you recommend ?

 

[pastrychef]

a small bluetooth dongle or a wifi-bluetooth combo card?

Either will work. I don' think there's any advantage with either other than maybe range.

 

[Going Bald]

I have the GA-Z170N-Wifi motherboard, but i removed the wifi-bluetooth combo card which was included on the board since
it doesn't work anyway.

i was wondering whats the best option would be for using apple magic keyboard and mouse?
a small bluetooth dongle or a wifi-bluetooth combo card?
and which one would you recommend ?

I would go with a half mPCIe card since you have the slot for it. Leaves the USB port open if you hppen to need it later.

 

[toranb]

@daniel789 you mind reporting back with what you bought? I'm looking at the same board but really need to have a solid bluetooth setup

much appreciated if you have the time!

 

[Going Bald]

@daniel789 you mind reporting back with what you bought? I'm looking at the same board but really need to have a solid bluetooth setup

much appreciated if you have the time!

I use the BCM94352 HMB/AzureWave AW-CE123H in my Z87I-Deluxe build. Wifi and BT both work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JY6X9HM/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

 

[toranb]

Thanks for the quick reply! A little off topic ...but does the built in intel GPU work if I buy the 6700? if not -what lower end/budget card would you recommend? I'm a software professional (not a gamer) and just need something that can push enough pixels to my 27" cinema display

 

[pastrychef]

Yes, the built-in GPU will work. But sleep may or may not work if you use it.

 

[ichris93]

I use the BCM94352Z M.2 WiFi/BT card in my GA-H170N-WIFI build. Works great with handoff!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGFA50U/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

 

[daniel789]

I use the BCM94352Z M.2 WiFi/BT card in my GA-H170N-WIFI build. Works great with handoff!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGFA50U/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Aha, thank you very much ill try that one.
Just a question though, does it work like plug and play ? or do i need to configure some plists or anything

 

[ichris93]

Aha, thank you very much ill try that one.
Just a question though, does it work like plug and play ? or do i need to configure some plists or anything

You need certain files. I worked through this guide #1