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Internet Speed question
Name: Kleytor Date: April 23, 2008 at 15:21:28 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: X2 6000+ Dual-Core CPU/ 2
Comment:
The only access I have to internet where I live are Dial-Up, Cell/Air card, and 1.5 DSL. What I want to know is how much internet speeds affect Online game play. Mostly MMO type games. My Pings are pretty good, I was just hoping someone could explain this to me.
Name: jam Date: April 23, 2008 at 15:47:19 Pacific
Reply:
Shouldn't even have to ask. When's the last time you surfed using a 56k dial-up connection? How about a 1.5GB DSL connection? Did you notice any difference between the two?
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Response Number 2
Name: Kleytor Date: April 23, 2008 at 15:51:59 Pacific
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I was afraid that would be your answer....I just didn't want to spend the money on a new system, to find out that gameplay will be crap in the end.
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Response Number 3
Name: jam Date: April 23, 2008 at 15:56:42 Pacific
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Gameplay will only be crap if you play on dial-up. The internet connection will dictate the speed of online gaming.
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Response Number 4
Name: Kleytor Date: April 23, 2008 at 16:01:38 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks Jam....
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Response Number 5
Name: Kleytor Date: April 23, 2008 at 16:09:38 Pacific
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Any input on the post below this one jam...or anyone?
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Response Number 6
Name: boaster Date: May 2, 2008 at 10:42:41 Pacific
Reply:
Sometimes when travelling I use my Cell/Air card to play Warcraft and still get decent response and that's slower than DSL, so DSL should be fine.
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