Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I AC1733 Dual Band PCIe WiFi Bluetooth 5
GIGABYTE
Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I AC1733 Dual Band PCIe WiFi Bluetooth 5
The Gigabyte GC-WB1733D-I is a PCIe WiFi and Bluetooth card for desktop builders who need dual-band wireless and Bluetooth 5 connectivity without relying on integrated motherboard radios. It brings modern 802.11ac performance and low-energy Bluetooth to older or specialized builds.
Why this product
Dual-band 802.11ac with 160 MHz channels
Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with 160 MHz channel width for higher throughput on compatible networks.
1733 Mbps maximum wireless speed
2x2 MIMO antenna configuration delivers the full throughput of Intel Wireless-AC 9260 chipset, suitable for HD streaming and large file transfers over WiFi.
Bluetooth 5 for modern peripherals
Native Bluetooth 5 support covers headphones, mice, keyboards, and other low-power devices without requiring separate adapters.
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 chipset
Battle-tested enterprise-class chipset with WPA/WPA2 security, WPS2, Protected Management Frames, and Wi-Fi Direct.
3-year warranty
Covers manufacturing defects and faults, including a 30-day dead-on-arrival period.
- ChipsetIntel Wireless-AC 9260
- WiFi Standard802.11ac
- Max Wireless Speed1733 Mbps
- BluetoothBluetooth 5
- BandsDual Band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- MIMO2x2 (2Tx2R)
- Warranty3 years
- SKUGIG-1192
- EAN4719331803513
- Fits any desktop with an available PCI Express slot.
- Supports Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.
- External antennas connect via standard connectors; position them away from case walls for best signal.
- Requires drivers and firmware from Gigabyte or Intel; Windows 11 and other OS support depends on driver availability from the chipset vendor.
Best for
- Upgrading older desktops with no built-in WiFi or Bluetooth
- Users who need 5 GHz dual-band coverage for less interference
- Workstations where integrated radio interference or driver issues ruled out motherboard WiFi
- Replacing failed motherboard WiFi modules without replacing the motherboard
Trade-offs
- Windows 11 users unless driver support is confirmed with Gigabyte or Intel, as the record specifies Windows 10 64-bit only.
- Laptops and compact systems — this is a full-length PCIe card requiring desktop form factor and available slot space.
- Systems with no free PCIe slots — it occupies a standard x1 or larger slot and cannot be shared with other expansion cards.
- Users needing WiFi 6 (802.11ax) — it tops out at 802.11ac and cannot upgrade to newer standards.
2x2 802.11ac Dual Band WIFI + BLUETOOTH 5 card GC-WB1733D-I is an exclusive PCIe expansion card that offers support for the latest 2x2 802.11ac 160MHz Dual Band WIFI and BLUETOOTH 5 connectivity.
Networking
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model | GC-WB1733D-I |
| WiFi Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11w, 802.11r, 802.11k, and Fine Timing Measurement based on 802.11REVmc |
| WiFi Band | Dual Band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Channel Bandwidth | 160 MHz |
| WiFi Features | Wave 2, WMM, WMM-PS, WPA, WPA2, WPS2, Protected Management Frames, Wi-Fi Miracast as Source, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Security | WPA and WPA2, 802.1X (EAP-TLS, TTLS, PEAP, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-AKA) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5 |
Performance
| Chipset | Intel Wireless-AC 9260 |
|---|---|
| Max Wireless Speed | 1733 Mbps |
| MIMO | 2x2 (2Tx2R) |
Ports & Power
| Host Interface | PCI Express |
|---|---|
| Antenna | External |
Physical
| OS Support | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 3-year warranty with 30-day DOA period |
Shipping
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Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.