Advice on modem and internet for gaming


  1. ComputerN00b
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    Advice on modem and internet for gaming


    Hi all I have read and watched a few things on this but all im getting is conflicting information.

    What im trying to achieve is a very low ping and latency i don't know if there different
    essentially i want to be as close as i can get to running in real time.

    the price range i can spend is about $450.

    your help is most appreciated.
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  3. Zepher
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    I guess you can move closer to where the server you want to play on is located, but that will cost more than $450.

    Your ping and latency is dependent on your distance to your ISPs main node and the distance from there to the server hosting the game you are playing on.
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