Re: Online Gaming - system upgrade? Or is my internet speed the proble
From: Nathan McNulty (nospam_at_msn.com)
Date: 08/31/04
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Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:43:00 -0700
2 Megabit is pretty dang fast. There are still people gaming on dialup.
Your computer should be fine on that internet connection. Very few
people in the US have speeds faster than that ;)
---- Nathan McNulty jonny wrote: > And re the internet speed- just found out that the average speed where I live > is "2 meg" (and I have the best possible connection for my area). Don't know > how that translates for gaming, but hope it won't make a new system useless! > > Also, great news! Found this place: > > http://www.primepc.jp/goods_pc/goods_pc.php > > Which system would suit my gaming needs? > > > "jonny" wrote: > > >>Well, after much debate I think it may be time to get a new PC. I have been >>reluctant to as we just bought a new PC last year, but a couple of things >>have changed my mind: >> >>It only has a PCI slot for video card upgrade, no AGP. And in any case, the >>monitor has this wacky ‘digital +’ plug that appears to only fit with Fujitsu >>computers. No DVI or VGA adapters appear to be adaptable. I went ahead and >>bought a Ge-Force 5600 PCI video card that does get me into the market for >>Direct X 9b games, but the performance is sketchy (always have to set to >>lowest options, and then still get lag in games like BFV). I also bought an >>old cheap VGA monitor, but it hurts my eyes. Not thrilled with the prospect >>of shelling out a couple of hundred dollars more for a new DVI monitor to >>equal the original, and still being yesterday’s PCI technology, I thought >>getting a new system might be in order. Too bad as Fujitsu has a good >>reputation for quality here, and I am happy with the PC otherwise. And it’s >>all still under warranty. >> >>Keep in mind I am in Japan, and the language barrier makes everything more >>difficult. Also, selling/buying used computers is not common here, so I’ll >>probably have to take a huge hit if I go that route. We got the system for >>130,000 yen (about $1200 US), much cheaper than normal retail. Anyway, if >>possible I would like to try and salvage something from it to be cost >>effective. Is it possible to do this? The low end SiS 740 video card is >>built into the mobo, and there are no AGP slots. >> >>Make/name: Fujitsu FMV-Deskpower (Model: CE21C). >> >>AMD Anthalon XP 2100+ >>266 MHz system bus clock >>256 MB memory (plus 512 MB stick I added) >>120 GB HD >> >>Accessories: 17” flatscreen monitor with built-in speakers, laser mouse, >>DVD-R CD-RW drive, Ge-Force 5600 PCI card. >> >> >>I play a lot of games, so would like to have a decent system, but don’t need >>to get an outrageously new/expensive type. Any advice or recommendations >>greatly appreciated! >> >> >>Also, I'm having someone call the internet company for me tomorrow morning >>about max speeds. But if I understand correctly, ADSL is the fastest hookup >>here, offered through a company called Yahoo BB (Yahoo broadband). I'm >>getting about 26 M as my connection speed (sorry but I don't know what 'M' >>stands for - again the language barrier). I should mention that BB was only >>introduced in my region last year. >> >>So is this speed the ultimate bottleneck for online gaming? Will an upgraded >>system only be a waste? >> >>On a side note, I went to the 2 PC shops in my city here. Believe it or not, >>the ONLY PC that either of them carried that had an AGP slot was their 'top >>of the line' Sony Vaio model VGC-RA50L7. link and specs: >> >>http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/VGC-RA70P/ >> >>-HT tech intel Pentium 4 processor 3.20E GHz >>-memory 512MB（256MB × 2） >>（DDR 400） >>-200GB HDD >>-DVD±RWdrive（DVD＋R 2） >>-17" flatscreen monitor >>-GeForce 5200 video card >> >> >>This sells for the 'screaming deal' of 239,800 yen (about $2200 US). At one >>shop, the guy didn't even know what an AGP slot was! I had to point out the >>parts I was interested in while asking for advice! Not exactly a confidence >>booster. >> >>Anyway, it apperas as though laptops and unupgradable 'desktops' like I have >>now, are the main fare in Japan. It may be possible to get other stuff in >>Osaka though, as it's a large center, but I'll have to make a special trip >>just to check it out, so it would be good to know what I generaly want before >>I go there. >> >>Again, thanks for your help! >>Cheers! -j >>
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