I've seen the new Killer network card and it claims to increase online gaming performance and such. Does it make that big of a difference over inboard network controllers? Is it that good an investment, Im huge into online shooters. Anybody go from inboard to the Killer or like card?
2007-02-19 11:12:18 · 4 answers · asked by therealmisa00 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
The normal onboard network card runs at a speed of 100mpbs. Since most broadband services run much slower then that, (about 3mbps), switching to a different network card should make no difference.
2007-02-19 11:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plus your routing through the computer memory and using on-board utilities and the MB controller chip, I am a MCSE tech and run my own business, with the newer 10/100/1000 ethernet cards, and price, if you can afford $35 it is a good investment, it will opt away from the on-board issues and run directly and only use a minimum of memory, a SDRAM or DIMM upgrade or enhancement could and can make a difference, that is not expensive either, depending on the max your board can handle and type you require, so all total it could set you back $60-75 for both pieces.
2007-02-19 12:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by The Unknown Chef 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The killer network cards really don't make any difference. There are motherboards that have it integrated, but that's the only time I would ever buy one. You won't notice a difference between the two, but the 2100 is best. It's a waste of money if you ask me, and the reviews online confirm it. The best review I've found online is that it reduced the ping by 5ms - really not worth it. And don't even think about getting it if you don't play an eSport game.
2016-05-24 17:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck, go for it. It is kind of pricy, but it takes the load of your southbridge, which is freed up to handle different things
2007-02-19 11:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by God of the Godless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋