HP Pavilion Desktop 500-164 wifi keeps on dropping.

Hello. I just bought this desktop two days ago and as of last night I seem to be having an issue with my wifi. I have opened the troubleshooter and reset my router at least 5 times and my wifi still keeps on dropping. I have checked for new drivers and checled for updates on Windows and I have updated and restarted my computer a few times. Every other computer works in my house, except this one's wifi keeps on dropping. I have no clue why and I can barely load a minute long YouTube video in 480p. Any suggestions? It was working PERFECTLY the first day and a half. Maybe I should swap it out for another one at best buy?
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