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System Name | Felix777 |
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Processor | Core i5-3570k@stock |
Motherboard | Biostar H61 |
Memory | 8gb |
Video Card(s) | XFX RX 470 |
Storage | WD 500GB BLK |
Display(s) | Acer p236h bd |
Case | Haf 912 |
Audio Device(s) | onboard |
Power Supply | Rosewill CAPSTONE 450watt |
Software | Win 10 x64 |
I was pondering earlier today about what internet speed i should get as i'm about to move. Its from suddenlink and speeds offered at 15, 30, and 50mbps down at $35/$45/$55 per month. I got to thinking, why do we have such outrageous internet speeds now? I remember about 8-10 years ago when i was 13-17 years old that having 2mbps down was AWESOME! and then at 16 i threw in 20 more bucks to get the newly available 10mbps down. I don't remember any issues watching online tv, playing games, etc.
So i'm curious have gaming and general internet usage requirements really jumped that greatly in the last 6 years? Because i get the feeling that its simply advertisement BS that really doesn't apply usefully in practice. The only use i can think of for higher internet speeds is for torrents.
Anyone else understand where i'm coming from?
EDIT 1: and to add to it, router ratings are bit of BS imo also. need to have Wifi-N600 for "good" gaming but N900 for "great" gaming. Hell i gamed on wgr54 linksys as i am sure many of you did with no problem. I must be missing something lol
So i'm curious have gaming and general internet usage requirements really jumped that greatly in the last 6 years? Because i get the feeling that its simply advertisement BS that really doesn't apply usefully in practice. The only use i can think of for higher internet speeds is for torrents.
Anyone else understand where i'm coming from?
EDIT 1: and to add to it, router ratings are bit of BS imo also. need to have Wifi-N600 for "good" gaming but N900 for "great" gaming. Hell i gamed on wgr54 linksys as i am sure many of you did with no problem. I must be missing something lol
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