I need a cheap, basic, but good router...

[mcwildcard]

I've been using an internal PCI modem for a few years and although it's never been super reliable, it's always been tolerable, until now that is.
Now I'm getting disconnections every 5-10 mins (literally) and it's making online gaming completely impossible.
I've been told a router will hold a connection far better than an internal modem, so that's clearly the way forward.
So what I'm after is the cheapest router possible that will do the job, I don't need any frills, just something that will plug into the wall and give me a stable connection!
Help meeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

 

[Slackworth]

If you don't mind spending a little bit more then take a look at the Billion or SMC ranges we do. They look a bit dull but do their job well.

 

[Avalon]

Are you *sure* it's not a line/filter/isp issue ? Just if it is you can spend as much as you want and are unlikley to see any change.

 

[marmalade]

If you are getting the conditions indicated then it aint your card. The pci cards are at least as reliable as a router and indeed perhaps more so. I prefer the Connexant chipset due to the excellent software indicating the line conditions etc and can they be had for only a £5. Course your OS may be 4xed