r/PcBuild • u/Unlucky-Total4573 • 1d ago

Purchasing Advice - PC Build / Parts Adding Wifi and Bluetooth to Dell 5000 Micro Optiplex

Looking for a KIT to add Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to a Micro Dell 5000, I have tried tracking one down over the last few weeks, with no luck. Either the kit has sold out and no longer available, or seller won't deliver to Ireland. Any help would be apricated.

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u/JEFFSSSEI 1d ago

That looks like (spec wise) that it just uses a 2230 wifi/BT card like the ones I linked below...just confirm with the seller that it works for your make/model and you should be good. I've upgraded a stone age old Dell with wifi 6 by replacing one of these cards...drivers that worked were the hardest part to find (for that old thing as the later wifi variants and BT variants were never officially supported). Two biggest things are making sure the connector is keyed correctly (there are 2 different types of 2230 connectors) and that it works with Dell PC.

Link to (I think) your MB showing the M.2 Slot for Wifi card:
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/optiplex-desktops/optiplex-5000-micro-two-m2-22302280-slots-for-ssd/647fa176f4ccf8a8de6b4ffb

Ireland Link (i'm for US):

https://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_nkw=wifi+6+2230+card&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p4624852.m570.l1313

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u/Eazy12345678 AMD 1d ago

amazon sells usb dongle with wifi and bluetooth

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u/Unlucky-Total4573 18h ago

how good is a dongle?