Painbringer · Aug 03, 2006, 06:24 PM // 18:24

After last weeks 2 hour download the camels back has been broken and I want to switch to High Speed. My local provider offers 384K, 1.5 MB and also up to 4 MB. I do not download music or videos. I just play Guild Wars and surf. I am just wondering if I would be ok at 384K or better off buying a higher speed?

TheDriftingSoul · Aug 03, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34

I think you would be okay at the 384K, but I would go with the 1.5MB. It would all depend on the price difference though.

TalonTheCat · Aug 03, 2006, 06:36 PM // 18:36

"regular" high speed should be fine. We used that and two of us connected just fine - we upgraded to the super high speed only because hubby needs all of the "best" and "latest" toys

I do see a lsight difference, but for what you are saying you will use it for - IMHO, I don't think the extra cost would be worth it - unless of course you are like my husband!

Former Ruling · Aug 03, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04

It also depends on the TYPE of Connection.

I'm assuming by the speeds that the service offered will be DSL (ADSL actually, I assume that because those speeds are often times the speeds provided for DSL services).

In Which case buying the 4MB one would be a complete waste of your hard earned money. This is the "Projected" Maximum for a normal DSL Line, but because of several factors that aren't under your control...It would hardly EVER give you speeds any faster than the next highest speed option.

1.5 Megabits per second tends to be a good level ground for DSL.

tommarrow · Aug 03, 2006, 08:30 PM // 20:30

It is good to go for a little higher than what you need because you will rarely get the speeds they are advertising at. 1.5 is good.

Retribution X · Aug 03, 2006, 08:52 PM // 20:52

It runs fine on Dialup, so the 384k would be fine.

NoLeetzard · Aug 03, 2006, 11:00 PM // 23:00

348 ADSL works. Without lag. It just takes 20 mins to download an update.

Wrath Of Dragons · Aug 03, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

im on 256, works fine

Bane of Worlds · Aug 03, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

since you just want to play GW and/or surf the net then your current speed is fine
4MB is overkill and you'll be wasting your $$$
so you can stay where you're but it appears you aren't happy so go for 1.5 MB like every suggested

*lemming* · Aug 04, 2006, 04:14 AM // 04:14

Minor hijack - How much bandwidth would allow for GW + TS or Vent to run simultaneously w/o lag?

I love coffee · Aug 04, 2006, 05:45 AM // 05:45

get road runner

Kruzing Low · Aug 04, 2006, 06:06 AM // 06:06

im on an advertised 1.5 mbps line, but im only getting 1.2 mbps (dsl)
ive always been thinking of getting the next best thing, which would be 6 mbps (cable)

Kaguya · Aug 04, 2006, 06:24 AM // 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruzing Low

im on an advertised 1.5 mbps line, but im only getting 1.2 mbps (dsl)
ive always been thinking of getting the next best thing, which would be 6 mbps (cable)

Cable is better for the download rates, but ping is higher for cable as well, making it not as suitable for online gaming as DSL, tho. DSL user would have an advantage over cable user in games requiring quick reflexes/responses to stuff happening in the game :b

Slainster · Aug 04, 2006, 06:38 AM // 06:38

the other thing to keep in mind is do any of these services "cap" your download limit? and if so how much? remember we are pulling in new content from the server fairly regularly, and if you do choose to download a couple of big files from somewhere else, you may find you approach your limit a little to fast. I found this to be a minor problem, until I updated my service for a slightly higher limit.

Aug 03, 2006, 06:24 PM // 18:24	#1
Painbringer Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Guild: Black Widows of Death Profession: W/Mo	Opinions / Question on High Speed Internet After last weeks 2 hour download the camels back has been broken and I want to switch to High Speed. My local provider offers 384K, 1.5 MB and also up to 4 MB. I do not download music or videos. I just play Guild Wars and surf. I am just wondering if I would be ok at 384K or better off buying a higher speed?

Aug 03, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#2
TheDriftingSoul Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Guild: Adventurer's Association Profession: Mo/	I think you would be okay at the 384K, but I would go with the 1.5MB. It would all depend on the price difference though.

Aug 03, 2006, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#3
TalonTheCat Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Guild: Black Cat Guild Profession: Mo/	"regular" high speed should be fine. We used that and two of us connected just fine - we upgraded to the super high speed only because hubby needs all of the "best" and "latest" toys I do see a lsight difference, but for what you are saying you will use it for - IMHO, I don't think the extra cost would be worth it - unless of course you are like my husband!

Aug 03, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04	#4
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	It also depends on the TYPE of Connection. I'm assuming by the speeds that the service offered will be DSL (ADSL actually, I assume that because those speeds are often times the speeds provided for DSL services). In Which case buying the 4MB one would be a complete waste of your hard earned money. This is the "Projected" Maximum for a normal DSL Line, but because of several factors that aren't under your control...It would hardly EVER give you speeds any faster than the next highest speed option. 1.5 Megabits per second tends to be a good level ground for DSL.

Aug 03, 2006, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#5
tommarrow Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Shyft Machine [MYTH] Profession: E/	It is good to go for a little higher than what you need because you will rarely get the speeds they are advertising at. 1.5 is good.

Aug 03, 2006, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#6
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	It runs fine on Dialup, so the 384k would be fine.

Aug 03, 2006, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#7
NoLeetzard Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: not here Guild: [LAG] ([fang] alliance)	348 ADSL works. Without lag. It just takes 20 mins to download an update.

Aug 03, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06	#8
Wrath Of Dragons Burninate Stuff Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Profession: E/Mo	im on 256, works fine

Aug 03, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#9
Bane of Worlds Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Meadow Profession: Rt/	since you just want to play GW and/or surf the net then your current speed is fine 4MB is overkill and you'll be wasting your $$$ so you can stay where you're but it appears you aren't happy so go for 1.5 MB like every suggested

Aug 04, 2006, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#10
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	Minor hijack - How much bandwidth would allow for GW + TS or Vent to run simultaneously w/o lag?

Aug 04, 2006, 05:45 AM // 05:45	#11
I love coffee Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NC ( Noob City) Profession: A/W	get road runner

Aug 04, 2006, 06:06 AM // 06:06	#12
Kruzing Low Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2006	im on an advertised 1.5 mbps line, but im only getting 1.2 mbps (dsl) ive always been thinking of getting the next best thing, which would be 6 mbps (cable)

Aug 04, 2006, 06:38 AM // 06:38	#14
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	the other thing to keep in mind is do any of these services "cap" your download limit? and if so how much? remember we are pulling in new content from the server fairly regularly, and if you do choose to download a couple of big files from somewhere else, you may find you approach your limit a little to fast. I found this to be a minor problem, until I updated my service for a slightly higher limit.