An Unexpected Consequence of A New Generation of Gaming Hardware.
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I've never measured how much data PoE sends and receives while playing, but I doubt it is that much.
Salty, you seem to imply that the graphics are somehow coming from the server to your PC. But graphics are client side calculations (unless you're using a streaming service like Stadia). So, if your modem was faulty/misconfigured - that could have had an impact. If the connection Computer - Modem - wall socket was faulty - that could have had an impact. If the modem is slower than your connection could handle - that might also in some scenarios have had an impact. Since you seem to be streaming and many internet connections have a very limited upload speed compared to downloads, it's also possible that the old modem was slower and that it couldn't use your full upload speed, whereas the new one can, so you're not using most of that up with your stream. Or when you installed the new modem you plugged all the cables in correctly whereas before one wasn't 100% connected and you dropped packets. However, I highly doubt that the modem accounts for performance issues in the majority of cases. I'd rather see changing the modem as a last resort. Bird lover of Wraeclast
Las estrellas te iluminan - Hoy te sirven de guía Te sientes tan fuerte que piensas - que nadie te puede tocar |
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he he he, i have shitty 35$ modem 9 years old and the game runs perfectly...
Yeah, you are 33, but you still need to learn a lot, A LOT, about PC. Modem dont mean sh*t if your connection is shitty. Also, you would be surprised how many ISP's dont allow to use different modem then they provide, no matter if you paid for theirs or not. Modem is important, but not that much, more important is connection... As i said, you need to learn A LOT.... PS: now i cant get better gaming experience even if i buy 2k$ modem. I would still get 35-50ms latency. |
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" OP is on spot 100%. Doesn't matter if you have a $3k rig, if it's being pulled by a slow and dumb walrus well then that's your fault. And this is new news to some ppl? Shocking...(not a dig at the OP). I would give tips, but like I used to tell my Ex...."Google It". -Time to be funny. The world needs funny right now! Warning: "Might" get you muted.
25 Exalts...oh God my stupidity stuck! Now onto 25 Divines... |
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If your modem was causing fps issues, it means it was spectacular shit. For most people a new modem isn't going to solve anything. It only might be noticable for OP because hes using a trashcan modem AND hes streaming on top of that.
You should buy a modem for yourself anyway because it pays for itself compared to having to rent one with accruing monthly payments for eternity. |
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" Thanks for the heads-up. What is the value of my own life when it is taken from others so easily?
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" Imagine bragging about owning a prebuilt : / Learn to build dude. Stop flushing hundreds of dollars down the toilet on parts you wouldn't have picked, plus a build fee. Gross. The point you were attempting to make would be more successful if you listed high end hardware, not "water cooled from Falcon Northwest" which literally means NOTHING. Last edited by DamageIncorporated#7815 on Mar 2, 2021, 12:23:58 AM
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" This is still a good PSA to most people. There's a lot of ISP's that either give you an absolute shit modem (which ISN'T an router), or they don't let you use anything other then what they give you. In these cases, somehow upgrading can very well enhance a players experience. |
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So now the blames switched from "PoTatO Pc" to "JuSt BuY a NeW mOdeM"
fuck no, just stop. They need to literally stop with this garbage. They need to get better servers. "Parade your victories, hide your defeats. Mortals are so insecure."
Once you break the cycle of fear no angels or demons can whisper you their sweet nothing words. poe0.2/10. Nuff said. |
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"] That's funny u say that. I used to build them in HS. For not only me for freinds...Air brushed and fiberglassed custom cases and was even featured in a thread over at anandtech. When you get the paper it's better to have pros do it and I do what I'm good at. Specialization is way to wealth. Anyway so know a good modem Mr. PC builder? Git R Dun! Last edited by Aim_Deep#3474 on Mar 2, 2021, 1:03:14 AM
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Yeah...
Your "job" as a gamer, is to be "in touch" with your system. A system always has bottleneck(s). That bottleneck might very well be your modem/router - and there's ALWAYS(!!!) things you can do at your end to make your gaming experience better, even in PoE - and yes, even if your precious AAA-title run fast. PoE is a VERY traffic-heavy game, and your modem/router may be more important here than in other games. That said; performance in PoE, especially this league, has been bad. While your "job" as a gamer is to limit problems at your end, GGG's job is to deliver a stable product. This league, they haven't. Bring me some coffee and I'll bring you a smile. Last edited by Phrazz#3529 on Mar 2, 2021, 12:59:50 AM
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