Best Supplier for Gaming/Downloads

AdMMM

Okay, my exchange was finally upgraded there last week so I am ordering BB very shortly.

I mostly use the net atm for gaming (CS on 56k), but not much downloads because of the 56k.

All I want is a ping less than 200 as I have now and hopefully below 90.

While the downloads don't have to be fast, seeing as I'm so used to 56k, I'll think I'll be spoiled with anything over my current 1-3kbps

I want to get good value as well

So if anyone can recommend a provider for me.

Also could someone ping this IP: 213.228.215.134:27020 as this is the server I play on a lot!

Creamy Goodness

IOL they have low pings, not as low as eircom but have the extra leeway on the cap being double the size

joePC

IOL BB, Had a few problems at the begining but they have sorted them it out.

Thanks JoePC

PiE

UTV is fab for downloads and that lovely non-enforced cap. Gaming is... okay, usually. Ping's nowhere near as low as eircom/iol etc, usually around 50-90ms to UK servers.

TOD server always gives me horrible reg and ping though.

zAbbo

Eircom 512/128

ping 213.228.215.134

Pinging 213.228.215.134 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=33ms TTL=57
Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=57
Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=57
Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL=57

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 31ms, Maximum = 34ms, Average = 32ms

Louth

AdMMM

Oh and a second thing.

Can I go for IOLS free trial and then go to Eircom or UTV or any other provider and have to pay for the connection fee?

AdMMM

Originally posted by PiE
UTV is fab for downloads and that lovely non-enforced cap. Gaming is... okay, usually. Ping's nowhere near as low as eircom/iol etc, usually around 50-90ms to UK servers.

TOD server always gives me horrible reg and ping though.

Whats your ping to it and is your reg better than 56k reg?

Agent Smith

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Joe>ping 213.228.215.134:27020
Ping request could not find host 213.228.215.134:27020. Please check the name an
d try again.

C:\Documents and Settings\Joe>



eh, oh dear.....

AdMMM

ping it without using the port

Velcrow

My vote is with IBB due to not only leaving my phone line alone but the asym. uploads and downloads which is great

- try to upload a file using dsl

pings are average for gaming - and dowload rates are 30 - 70 kbps ( breeze home )

Agent Smith

Originally posted by |.Murderer.|
ping it without using the port

yes.... might help



( I NEED TO WAKE Up!)

ando

Originally posted by |.Murderer.|
While the downloads don't have to be fast, seeing as I'm so used to 56k, I'll think I'll be spoiled with anything over my current 1-3kbps

yeah you'll be supprised how fast you'll want at least a 1meg line :rolleyes:

When I goto work I'm using a 2meg line and its league's ahead of my 512 :dunno:


Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=32ms TTL=57
Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=29ms TTL=57
Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=33ms TTL=57
Reply from 213.228.215.134: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=57

eircom radsl!

I haven't really come close to the cap yet and I do my fair share of downloading torrentz

Gonzo

unfortunately eircom business dsl is crap for gaming compared to the eircom home dsl:(

If eircom ever give higher speed options for home dsl I hope they keep the interleaving low based like current radsl settings, I would love faster dsl in the future but not if it will have high interleving.

Mutant_Fruit

here's some IBB pings to keep you interested:

Packets: Sent = 48, Received = 48, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 9ms, Maximum = 46ms, Average = 13ms
Control-Break

AdMMM

Well is IBB available in Waterford?

btw, I've ruled out UTV, thanks to http://www.aroach.utvinternet.ie/ping2.jpg . I won't be splashing out on BB for only slightly better performance for the main reason I'd be getting BB!

Ping statistics for 82.195.131.128:
Packets: Sent = 44, Received = 44, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 14ms, Maximum = 108ms, Average = 30ms


Also for IBB, but i dont have the business equipment.

OfflerCrocGod

PING 213.228.215.134 (213.228.215.134) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=1 ttl=57 time=37.6 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=2 ttl=57 time=36.4 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=3 ttl=57 time=35.7 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=4 ttl=57 time=36.8 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=5 ttl=57 time=37.2 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=6 ttl=57 time=36.6 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=7 ttl=57 time=35.9 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=8 ttl=57 time=34.9 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=9 ttl=57 time=34.5 ms
64 bytes from 213.228.215.134: icmp_seq=10 ttl=57 time=35.9 ms

--- 213.228.215.134 ping statistics ---
10 packets transmitted, 10 received, 0% packet loss, time 9013ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 34.552/36.192/37.612/0.962 ms

IOL BB - been happy with these guys I recommend them!, oh and the bigger cap is the def plus.

Ripwave

Originally posted by |.Murderer.|
Oh and a second thing.

Can I go for IOLS free trial and then go to Eircom or UTV or any other provider and have to pay for the connection fee?

??? UTV have essentially the same free trial as IOL. Eircom are only offering the first 2 months free (it's not a "free trial").

If you switch providers, there will probably be some additional cost, and there will definitely be a period without any service.

Moonbeam

Velcrow- kb or KB?

Velcrow

Originally posted by Moonbeam
Velcrow- kb or KB?

kb or KB that is the question ( I could not resist !!! )

KBps I mean - althought in this topsie turvy world who really Knows ( or is that knows )

Heres a usless definition I found!

The meaning of the words kilobyte, megabyte, and gigabyte change when they are used in the context of network data rates. A rate of one kilobyte per second (KBps) equals 1000 (not 1024) bytes per second. One megabyte per second (MBps) equals one million (106, not 220) bytes per second. One gigabyte per second (GBps) equals one billion (109, not 230) bytes per second.

To avoid some of this confusion, networkers typically measure data rates in bits per second (bps) rather than bytes per second (Bps) and use the terms kilobyte, megabyte, and gigabyte only when referring to disk space.


Now Im confused ????

AdMMM

Well, I've decided to go for EsatBT, the 3months no obligation trial gives me time to sort out a job to pay for it and the very good gaming performance will allow me to play games non-stop.

Thanks to all those who replied with advice.

Moonbeam

kb-kilobits
KB-kilobytes

There are 8 bits in a byte:)

Ripwave

Originally posted by |.Murderer.|
Well, I've decided to go for EsatBT, the 3months no obligation trial gives me time to sort out a job to pay for it and the very good gaming performance will allow me to play games non-stop.

If you're playing games non-stop, how are you going to find a job!

AdMMM

Originally posted by Ripwave
If you're playing games non-stop, how are you going to find a job!

I'll code an away bot... that will play on for me, while I run up to SupeValu and stack the shelves!