Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I (rev 4.2)
A workable Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth card, but newer Wi-Fi 6E cards cost about the same.
The short version
- Desktop builds with a spare PCIe x1 slot and a free USB 2.0 header
- Anyone with a Wi-Fi 5 router who wants to replace a USB dongle
- Your motherboard has no free internal USB header and you need Bluetooth
- You have a Wi-Fi 6 or newer router and want to use its speed
- You can buy a current Wi-Fi 6E card for a similar price
What owners like
- Boomsbeat's reviewer rated it highly, pointing to the bundled accessories and Windows 7, 8 and 10 support
- One card covers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for a desktop
- The spare USB port on the card works for a flash drive or card reader
Common complaints
- Bluetooth does nothing unless the card is wired to an internal USB header, which confuses some buyers
- Running a cable from the card's USB port to a rear motherboard port does not work as a substitute for the header
- People short on USB headers end up buying an internal USB splitter
Based on a Tom's Hardware forum thread, a Boomsbeat video review, and the QuietPC, Aerocooler and PCPartPicker product listings.
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
An older PCIe x1 card that adds dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 to a desktop PC, now marked discontinued by some retailers, with rev 4.2 still listed on Amazon.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on one PCIe card, built around an Intel wireless module
- External antenna on an RP-SMA connector rather than antennas fixed to the bracket
- Rev 4.2 connects to a motherboard USB pin header or a female USB-A port on the card
- Intel WiDi support
- Ships with drivers, the antenna and a USB header cable
Worth a look for a desktop that needs Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in one card, provided you have a spare PCIe slot and a free internal USB header for the Bluetooth side. The trade-off is age: it is a Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 card, and current Wi-Fi 6E cards such as Gigabyte's own GC-WBAX210 sell in a similar price range.
How it compares
Specs
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Max Wi-Fi speed
- Up to 867 Mbps
- Antenna setup
- 2T2R, external antenna with RP-SMA connector
- Bluetooth
- 4.2 (rev 4.2; earlier revisions list 4.0)
- Wireless module
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (rev 4.2)
- Interface
- PCIe x1, plus internal USB header for Bluetooth
- Security
- WPA, WPA2, 802.1X
- Warranty
- 24 months (QuietPC listing)
Questions
Why doesn't Bluetooth work on the GC-WB867D-I?
The Bluetooth side runs over USB, so the card must be connected to an internal USB header on the motherboard with the included cable. PCIe alone only gives you Wi-Fi.
What is the USB port on the back of the card for?
It passes through the second USB channel of the header, so it can be used for a flash drive or card reader. It does not enable Bluetooth on its own.
Which wireless chip does rev 4.2 use?
An Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 module mounted on the card.
Is the GC-WB867D-I discontinued?
QuietPC lists it as discontinued and replaced by the GC-WB1733D-I. Gigabyte's current Wi-Fi 6E option is the GC-WBAX210.
Sources
- Amazon: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2 Wireless AC Expansion Card
- QuietPC: Dual Band Wireless-AC GC-WB867D-I Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card
- PCPartPicker: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2
- Boomsbeat: Video review, Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2
- Tom's Hardware Forums: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I external USB port purpose
- Aerocooler: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.3
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
