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Because I know many won't read the below if they see a wall of text, I'll ask first and explain later...
For playing games (fast twitch stuff, SSFIV and probably FPS on a console), is it absolutely essential to have a wired network, or in 2014 is it possible to be competitive on a wireless network?
So, I'm in a new place. It's a new build so in pristine condition and because I want to keep it that way for as long as possible I'm looking for the best solution.
I currently have the PC downstairs on a crappy table with a wire trailing across the floor linking it to the router.
This was just a temporary thing when I moved just to get things up and running.
I'm finally able to afford the furniture I want so things are being moved around to where they'll stay and I obviously don't want wires trailing around the house.
I've been considering getting a wired network installed in the house but I can't find anyone able to do it and I assume if I do it'll be expensive.
Cost isn't a problem if it's essential but it does mean it won't get done any time soon.
The PC and PS3 will be moved upstairs, but really will only be around 2~3 meters from the wireless router.
The PS3 will be replaced downstairs with a PS4.
I'm currently quite into SFIV on the PC and I'm sure that there'll be something on the PS4 I'll get into and while I'm in no way a serious gamer, I'd still like to know my failures are my own and not the fault of my network.
Cheers all
For playing games (fast twitch stuff, SSFIV and probably FPS on a console), is it absolutely essential to have a wired network, or in 2014 is it possible to be competitive on a wireless network?
So, I'm in a new place. It's a new build so in pristine condition and because I want to keep it that way for as long as possible I'm looking for the best solution.
I currently have the PC downstairs on a crappy table with a wire trailing across the floor linking it to the router.
This was just a temporary thing when I moved just to get things up and running.
I'm finally able to afford the furniture I want so things are being moved around to where they'll stay and I obviously don't want wires trailing around the house.
I've been considering getting a wired network installed in the house but I can't find anyone able to do it and I assume if I do it'll be expensive.
Cost isn't a problem if it's essential but it does mean it won't get done any time soon.
The PC and PS3 will be moved upstairs, but really will only be around 2~3 meters from the wireless router.
The PS3 will be replaced downstairs with a PS4.
I'm currently quite into SFIV on the PC and I'm sure that there'll be something on the PS4 I'll get into and while I'm in no way a serious gamer, I'd still like to know my failures are my own and not the fault of my network.
Cheers all