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Improving Ping

iMrApex · 2014-06-24 14:39:42

I am quite happy with my internet as of now: /my-result/3559631151 (96MB Down / 19 Up / 11 Ping) - From what I have seen on Boards I seem to be lucky. I would like to know is there any way to improve latency when gaming? For example, if I am connected to a server I may have around 40 ping and a friend with UPC may have 35…

24-06-2014 2:39pm

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iMrApex

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I am quite happy with my internet as of now: /my-result/3559631151 (96MB Down / 19 Up / 11 Ping) - From what I have seen on Boards I seem to be lucky. I would like to know is there any way to improve latency when gaming? For example, if I am connected to a server I may have around 40 ping and a friend with UPC may have 35 or less.

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#2 24-06-2014 5:12pm

ED E

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Don't use wireless, used wired.

After that no, its up to your isp, they're transit, time of day, the server location etc. Your only control is picking servers close by.

PS: your monitor adds between 20 and 50ms input lag, 5ms difference is trivial and won't give them an advantage.

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