ISA X PCI - USB MODEMS. What are the differences?

[anza]

Is there any real difference in using an isa modem against a pci - usb one? How great is the difference? Where do you notice it?

BTW I have a modem blaster usb v 90 and a supra express 56i sp isa.
Which one will have a better performance?

 

[Oyeve]

As far as speed is concerned there is no difference at all. As far as ease of setup, avoid isa and get pci or usb. I actually prefer external modems as opposed to intenal modems as all you basically need is a free com port or usb port. ISA tends to run into irq problems and such. PCI and usb modems will usually setup automatically.

 

[anza]

HELP!!!

 

[Biggs]

Look over here.

 

[anza]

Sorry, but I don't find the answer!!??!!

 

[jasonlee123]

Using an ISA modem will require mobo resources. If you have a choice you should use the usb modem. USB is much easier to set up and deal with. As far as speed, I dont think you will see a difference once you are connected to the internet.