2 computers, help me make a connection

[Atlantis]

I am totally new to networking, I have 2 computers and want to network them so I can whoop my sons ass at UT and other games. What do I need to get, going to a show tommorow so I hope to open up that can of whoop ass on the kid as soon as I can get it put together. Thanks

 

[konichiwa]

Try the search button.

 

[SocrPlyr]

you need 2 network cards... i would suggest 100baseTX since they don't cost that much any more but 10baseT would be good enough for you... after that you have to decide whether or not you want a hub or just connect the computers w/ a straight cable
hub advantages
connect more than 2 pcs
no special cables (needs twisted pair- normal network cable)
straight cable advantage
cheap and no need for hub
only need one cable
i would suggest picking up a cheap 10/100 hub and 2 cables and 2 10/100 nics so that there is very few compatibility issues if lets say a friend happens to bring his computer over...
overall it shouldn't cost u more than maybe 50-60 for good used stuff...

 

[Atlantis]

Thank you very much SocrPlyr, I'll go the hub route.
I appreciate your giving my question a serious answer.

Thanks also to konichiwa for your reply.

 

[lambo881]

BTW: Check out Best Buy this week. They have the NetGear 4 port 10/100 hub for $29.99 (after $20 rebate). I have two of these (paid full price) and they work great.

 

[bdcrisp]

btw, its konnichi-wa, not konichi-wa

literally, kon, is short for kono meaning 'this'
nichi meaning 'day', 'wa' marking the topic