56k vs Cable - The myth shattered

Zing79 · 11-21-2001, 05:19 PM

Alot of 56k'ers are under the impression that when they fight someone who has cable, they are getting the short end of the stick.

That is just not true...and actually, its the cable guy who is getting the shaft!

let me explain this..
If theres anything you take from this post, its that you can only receive data as quickly as its being sent to you.

A really good 56k modem with new phone line, can only receive data at about 4.5k a second, and send data at 3.5k a sec....Remember that...a cable connection can't magically transform the 3.5k a sec your sending out, into 150k a sec.

When 2 connections come together to do anything, whatever they are doing will run at the speed of the lowest connection...

So everyone with a 56k, stop thinking the cable guy has an advantage. Because truthfully. Your receiving data at 4k a sec, while the other guy is receiving data at the 3k a sec your sending out...

That is a fact!

The plain and simple truth is that if you have a 56k, it wont matter what version your running, you have the advantage against a broadband user...Because your info is being sent slower than the info your receiving.

The only advantage a cable guy has over you is that you'll never be able to play it as smoothly as he will if he's playing another broadband user.

Take this knowlege and spread it like fire to those who do not understand :biggrin:

Charlie · 11-21-2001, 05:22 PM

I have cable internet. Does this mean it is pointless for me to play since I can never get a fair chance??

nosoul4evr · 11-21-2001, 05:34 PM

no that doesnt mean you should stop playing :angry:

Charlie · 11-21-2001, 05:36 PM

Okay, but don't get so angry about it.

Lordcyris · 11-21-2001, 06:09 PM

here we go
zing u may know alot about medicine but u dont understand how this game runs like i said b4 that makes no difference in this game
believe me you are wrong here

TMyApp · 11-21-2001, 06:17 PM

well, it doesn't matter what u'r bandwidth is... 5k/s, 150...

the average packet is WAY under 100 BYTES... :biggrin:

Charlie · 11-21-2001, 06:21 PM

It that a good thing or a bad thing??

Lordcyris · 11-21-2001, 06:49 PM

charlie under 100bytes is like 10 cents
and 1k is like 1 dollar
i would say that is a good thing

11-21-2001, 06:55 PM

[color=red][i]

King Tmy & Commader LordCryus . He He. i have my Kinght's to attack on the Cable Base 56k Soliders
& knight's march now !. King Tmy will be glad of the battle . He He.

RAMROD · 11-22-2001, 04:49 AM

cable is a far more stable connection so there is an advantage

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11-21-2001, 05:19 PM	#1
Zing79 Senior Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 632 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	Alot of 56k'ers are under the impression that when they fight someone who has cable, they are getting the short end of the stick. That is just not true...and actually, its the cable guy who is getting the shaft! let me explain this.. If theres anything you take from this post, its that you can only receive data as quickly as its being sent to you. A really good 56k modem with new phone line, can only receive data at about 4.5k a second, and send data at 3.5k a sec....Remember that...a cable connection can't magically transform the 3.5k a sec your sending out, into 150k a sec. When 2 connections come together to do anything, whatever they are doing will run at the speed of the lowest connection... So everyone with a 56k, stop thinking the cable guy has an advantage. Because truthfully. Your receiving data at 4k a sec, while the other guy is receiving data at the 3k a sec your sending out... That is a fact! The plain and simple truth is that if you have a 56k, it wont matter what version your running, you have the advantage against a broadband user...Because your info is being sent slower than the info your receiving. The only advantage a cable guy has over you is that you'll never be able to play it as smoothly as he will if he's playing another broadband user. Take this knowlege and spread it like fire to those who do not understand :biggrin: __________________ <center> WHAM! gaming Canada's Home Page for Interactive Entertainment</center>

11-21-2001, 05:22 PM	#2
Charlie Member New Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 83 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	I have cable internet. Does this mean it is pointless for me to play since I can never get a fair chance?? __________________ I Break The Sound barrier Daily.

11-21-2001, 05:34 PM	#3
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11-21-2001, 05:36 PM	#4
Charlie Member New Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 83 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	Okay, but don't get so angry about it. __________________ I Break The Sound barrier Daily.

11-21-2001, 06:09 PM	#5
Lordcyris Senior Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: PA Posts: 482 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	here we go zing u may know alot about medicine but u dont understand how this game runs like i said b4 that makes no difference in this game believe me you are wrong here __________________ http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Lordcy...ordcyrispr.gif Ignorance is bliss, that explains all the Happy MoFo's out there

11-21-2001, 06:17 PM	#6
TMyApp Administrator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,957 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	well, it doesn't matter what u'r bandwidth is... 5k/s, 150... the average packet is WAY under 100 BYTES... :biggrin:

11-21-2001, 06:21 PM	#7
Charlie Member New Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 83 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	It that a good thing or a bad thing?? __________________ I Break The Sound barrier Daily.

11-21-2001, 06:49 PM	#8
Lordcyris Senior Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: PA Posts: 482 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	charlie under 100bytes is like 10 cents and 1k is like 1 dollar i would say that is a good thing __________________ http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Lordcy...ordcyrispr.gif Ignorance is bliss, that explains all the Happy MoFo's out there

11-21-2001, 06:55 PM	#9
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11-22-2001, 04:49 AM	#10
RAMROD Member New Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 82 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0 Points: 0 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 0 Post(s)	cable is a far more stable connection so there is an advantage