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    Bigfoot Networks Killer worth it?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by greek11, Aug 8, 2012.

  1. greek11

    greek11 Newbie

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    I live in the dorm (college student :D) and sometimes my latency skyrockets while I play online games. My old lappy broke few days ago and I'm planning to buy new laptop with Bigfoot Networks Killer 1103 if it can mitigate latency fluctuation. My budget is little tight, so if Bigfoot Networks Killer isn't worth the money, I'm planning to stick with stock wireless card. Is Bigfoot Networks Killer worth $60 for the gaming?
     
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    tijo Sacred Blame

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    The first thing you must determine is where the latency problem originated. If the latency was due to a crappy wireless adapter, then sure it will help. If the latency was caused by something between you and the game server, then no amount of better networking gear will help you.
     
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    greek11 Newbie

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    So, if I used Ethernet and latency still fluctuated, I'm guessing that Bigfoot Networks Killer wouldn't really help? I guess I should save $60 for something else :p

    Thanks for quick reply :D
     
    greek11, Aug 8, 2012
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    poketape Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, ethernet should give you the best connection possible, so if latency's bad with it then a new wireless card won't help.
     
    poketape, Aug 9, 2012
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    kahles Notebook Enthusiast

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    I too am thinking about upgrading to the more expensive wifi options. If my home wifi connection is solid will I see benefits from taking the higher options like Bigfoot?
     
    kahles, Aug 19, 2012
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As stated, if it's your wifi card that's your connection bottleneck, then yes, you will see a benefit. Your best bet is to do a wired connection and see what your maximum performance is. If your wifi performs similarly, then it's not your wifi card that is the bottleneck. If it doesn't then you need to do a little more detective work to determine what exactly is causing your losses. In the end, sometimes the wifi will still have significant losses compared to wired.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 20, 2012
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