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Post by exheavyhippie on Feb 7, 2014 19:59:26 GMT
I hear that ping is what matters most when gaming online. I am pretty sure 11ms is REALLY GOOD. Also I would like to note that I pay for 50down/25up. How many of you get MORE than you pay for?  ?  |
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Post by xswainx on Feb 7, 2014 21:56:28 GMT
Hey Hippie, how do I test this?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2014 22:13:50 GMT
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Post by xswainx on Feb 8, 2014 0:23:01 GMT
My ping is really good, 10ms...but my DL is only 16 and UL 11. That doesn't sound right...
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Post by Saggy on Feb 8, 2014 0:48:52 GMT
Shit upload but its cable. |
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Post by kaswoozles on Feb 8, 2014 5:33:22 GMT
Ping is just your distance from the server. Also internet speeds are sufficient. Several years ago people played on 5mbps down 0.5 up. Everything was fine and they complained about lag as much as they do now.
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Post by amazonblonde69 on Feb 9, 2014 15:50:33 GMT
I have a 7 down and .5 up my ping is way high working on trying to find something better here no wonder I suck  |
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Post by exheavyhippie on Feb 9, 2014 16:48:08 GMT
Blondie, You gotta get your xbox 'port forwarded to start. Look it up on youtube.
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Post by stonecoldload on Feb 10, 2014 16:15:22 GMT
My home is Verizon fios, I have a 50/50 plan.
Not sure what my work is, but it's a lot less than that. My office/building coming in at 10 ping, 28/12 down/up |
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Post by stonecoldload on Feb 10, 2014 16:22:22 GMT
reflectzyn.com/gagdets/2010/03/27/the-best-internet-connection-for-gaming/
this is a bit old (2010), but a decent breakdown on what to look for
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The Best Internet Connection for Gaming
By
K.L.
March 27, 2010Posted in: Competitive Gaming, Gadgets, Gaming Setups
Okay, I think this is one of the most frequent questions I have seen over the course of my gaming career:
“Is my internet connection good?”
That question is followed by a Speedtest image from various servers around the world. After working in the Video Game Center business for awhile now, I have seen everything from DSL internet connections running 25-40 stations to monstrous T3 Fiber-optic connections running the same number of stations or more. Residential connections range from DSL connections to FiOS (if you are lucky) and can be completely horrible or the best thing since sliced bread. Here are some general factors to look for when deciding on the best internet connection for your gaming needs.
Internet Provider
The internet provider is the single most important factor that determines how great your internet speed will run. Some areas are very limited on selecting different providers and will not have much choice on their speed. For those of us that have the luxury to select from different providers, I prefer the following:
•Verizon
Verizon has been widely accepted as the ultimate provider for the gaming masses. When they launched their Verizon FiOS campaign a few years ago, they had a very intense emphasis on gaming. For a period of time they even sponsored the female gaming team PMS as spokespersons for the FiOS product. FiOS is still very hard to come by and is primarily located on the east coast. You can check for Verizon FiOS availability here.
•Comcast
They have actually improved over the last few years, especially with their customer service. They have recently upgraded most of their infrastructure to a fiber-optic network. There are some seriously fast speeds they claim to attain nowadays. You can check them out here.
There are many different internet providers within each region of the US, try to get some feedback from other people using their provider before committing to one.
Internet Speeds
•FiOS
Is currently the king of internet speeds. There is still limited availability, but if you are fortunate enough to game using a Fiber Optics connection you know what all the fuss is about. Verizon FiOS delivers speeds around 20MB Down / 5MB Up.
•Cable
Cable is faster than DSL and Dial up (slower than FiOS) and usually offers anywhere from 3MB of bandwidth to 15MB of bandwidth. The reality of Cable internet is that it is usually shared between however many people are using the providers connection within a given neighborhood or area. During peak hours, Cable internet users takes a huge hit in their download speeds.
•DSL
DSL is almost a cross between Cable and Dial up. Speeds vary from 768KBps to about 3MB of bandwidth. The speeds are based on the proximity to your service providers office – an obvious disadvantage of having DSL. Another slight disadvantage is that the upload speeds (data sent out) over the internet are always slower than Cable. If you live in close proximity to your service provider, DSL is a great service.
Download & Upload
Let’s get a few things out in the open; a consistent download speed is pretty much all you need to game, however if you experience frequent highs and lows or “spikes” in your download speed you have an issue on your hands. Spiking can mean a wide variety of things such as a bad router, peak time for internet use, or bad ISP equipment. If you are in a dorm or using cable internet, you know all about the peak time connection spikes – there’s really no remedy for college students. Routers and equipment need to be tested and optimized in order to get the most out of your connection speed. A basic rule of thumb is the higher your download speed, the less likely you will experience lag.
Upload speed really only matters when you are hosting on a specific game. Gears of War or any Epic Studios/Unreal Engine based game seems to heavily rely on the client upload connections speeds. If you have a high upload speed, you typically have a great host. Upload speeds do not have much of an effect on latency unless you are the host of a game with a terrible Upload speed.
Ping – Latency – Lag
This is all that matters when gaming. There are not that many console titles that relay your ping to a specific server (fix that developers). Typically, most games show a status bar (green, yellow, orange, red) to display your connection to a specific server. PC players usually have the luxury of receiving the actual ping to a specific server and are much more in tune with latency issues. If you are lagging, it’s more than likely because your ping to a server really sucks. Ping is also referred to as latency which is how long it takes information to travel from one place to another. East coast to west coast players usually experience latency issues because they are further away from each other. There’s really not much of a solution except drastically improving your internet connection — FiOS will do the job.
(note: anything higher than 90ms is pretty bad for latency)
•Great Ping 30 MS <
![]() reflectzyn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Speedtest-New-York-Ping.png![]()
•Good Ping 30 MS – 60 MS
Test Your Internet Speeds
There are various sites that can test your internet speed and provide the basic information needed to tell whether your connection is good or bad. Here are my top three:
1.Speedtest.net
2.Speakeasy
3.AuditMyPC
Things to remember
•If you are hosting a match upload speed matters. Do not host a match while streaming – it kills the server connection for all other players.
•YouTube or loading video streams can kill your connection. You do not want to play if someone in the house is watching YouTube or Hulu videos and/or streaming.
•Check your ping when running speed tests.
•FiOS is the best possible connection for residential customers. Fiber-Optic beats out everything.
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Post by Chillz on Feb 10, 2014 22:50:56 GMT
Is this any good? My Ping seems low compared to others? Haha.  |
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Post by amazonblonde69 on Feb 11, 2014 4:45:11 GMT
Ok thanx I will check that out appreciate it! !  |
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Post by xswainx on Feb 11, 2014 13:18:04 GMT
Is this any good? My Ping seems low compared to others? Haha. Looks good to me, but then again I don't know what the hell I'm talking about. |
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Post by stanknorthnutts on Feb 27, 2014 3:07:04 GMT
Shit I'm not even gonna post what my speedtest results were because y'all would never play with me again! AT&t suuuuuucks!
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Post by nyhteshade on Mar 14, 2014 17:30:29 GMT
at 1:30pm >.<  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 14:01:27 GMT
I'm on a 20 down 1.3 up connection. It's through Uverse, which is better than what my cable company gave me. Unfortunately, there i 1 cable company, Uverse, and satellite as my only choices for service provider. Biloxi, MS isn't exactly a mecca of technology or wealth. So, there is very little competition amongst internet providers.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 16:23:56 GMT
 This is from my laptop that's hooked in wirelessly but I'm hardwired on the Xbox so its has to be better |
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Post by wittyscorpion on Mar 15, 2014 17:31:16 GMT
beez: since now you have an XBox One, you can see the number directly from Settings -> Network -> multiplayer connection test.
BTW, my number is 20-30 mbps up, 10 mbps down, ping around 20 - 30 ms.
I can't get my XBox One's NAT to change from Moderate to Open for some reason, despite the fact that my XBox 360 has been open all these time. I suspect that my router is the culprit and have been thinking about getting a new router.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 18:26:42 GMT
Beez's avatar picture offends me
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 18:33:04 GMT
Beez's avatar picture offends me Me too! Boobs are gross and girls have germs. |
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