HSP or DSP -- modems

[Sebthesupersnail]

Exactly what is says on the tin, does it really matter which one you choose, how much of a performance hit do you suffer with HSP modems? How much more will a DSP modem cost?

Faithfully await posts.

 

[thorin]

Here's how it works out (roughly):

HardWare Modem 0% CPU Utilization
DSP Modem 1-3% CPU Utilization
HSP Modem 3-7% Utilization

The cost of a good DSP modem is barely much more then a HSP modem. However if you go fully HardWare be prepared to pay for it.

I'm sure our famous Modus will be along shortly to extoll the virtues of WinModems.

You may want to read this AnandTech FAQ (By Modus)

Thorin

 

[GregMal]

I believe Lucent WinModems have their own DSP and you can get them for about $20
delivered.....Greg