# Connectivity Expansion Cards
Gigabyte Released a PCIe Card for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3

By Colin Smith | Published 2023-12-12 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gc-wifi7
References: [thinkcomputers.org](https://thinkcomputers.org/gigabyte-introduces-pcie-network-expansion-card-with-wi-fi-7-bluetooth-5-3-support/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gigabyte-introduces-pcie-network-expansion-card-with-wi-fi-7-bluetooth-5-3-support) & [gigabyte](http://www.gigabyte.com)

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The GC-WiFi7 is a PCIe x1 expansion card that adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 capabilities to your PC. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless standard that offers up to 5800Mbps of data transfer speed, 320MHz of bandwidth, and deterministic low latency. The card also supports Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which allows simultaneous connections on two bands, and 4K-QAM, which improves data throughput and efficiency. The card comes with an ultra-high gain antenna that can optimize Wi-Fi signal transmission in both directional and omnidirectional modes.

The GC-WiFi7 is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2024, with a suggested retail price of $149.99 USD. The card is compatible with most motherboards that have a PCIe x1 slot, and requires a Windows 10 or later operating system. The card also comes with a driver CD and a user manual. You can pre-order the card from Gigabyte’s official website or from authorized dealers.

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