Dont play online games, should i upgrade my winmodem to a hardware modem?

[shurato]

Is there any improvements you think in transfer rates from a hardware modem compared to a winmodem? I currently connect at around 42.6-45.2k... I dont plan on playing games on my dialup so thats not a factor.

 

[stevewm]

Its unlikely that you would see any boost in performance going to a hardware modem. In some cases it could get worse. My 56k USR hardware modem will not keep a stable connection to my ISP unless I limit its connection speed to 40k. My lucent winmodem will however connect stabily at 49k.

 

[Chapter11]

I'll sort of leech off of your question if you don't mind instead of starting another topic.

I have a winmodem that only connects at 26.4k. I am a big online gamer though.
In my case would you think that a hardware modem would be better then?

 

[Mitzi]

Although I don't play online as much as I used too, my WinModem is just as good as my old hardware modem.

Also, take a look at this FAQ.

 

[Mem]

I have both Winmodem in one PC(Elsa 56k microlink) and hardware modem(Diamond SupraExpress 56i V Pro) in the other,I get the same connection speed which is just over 49k and pings are the same,also there`s no difference for me in online gaming so I would say stay with your current modem unless you have major problems or you`re really unhappy with it.