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Cat461
Member

03-24-2016, 09:31 PM

uncertain about whether this fits the right subject, but it relates to networks. the key difference between 1Gbit and 2.5Gbits lies in data transfer speed. the main distinction is how much information can be sent per second, with 2.5Gbits offering significantly faster performance. even if your motherboard only supports 1Gbit, the router can still deliver impressive results for gaming and other bandwidth-heavy tasks. it’s worth considering whether the upgrade is justified based on your needs, especially if you value speed and future-proofing. for a gaming router like the ASUS ROG GT-AX11000, the difference is noticeable in latency and load times.

Cat461

03-24-2016, 09:31 PM #1

maxrio21
Junior Member

04-14-2016, 01:00 AM

It doesn't matter if you lack a 2.5Gbit card, and even then it would only help if the device required high-speed data transfer to several other network devices simultaneously.

maxrio21

04-14-2016, 01:00 AM #2

It doesn't matter if you lack a 2.5Gbit card, and even then it would only help if the device required high-speed data transfer to several other network devices simultaneously.

xXpGsPredXx
Member

05-01-2016, 07:46 AM

They’re priced around 2.5 and 5Gbps cards these days.

xXpGsPredXx

05-01-2016, 07:46 AM #3

They’re priced around 2.5 and 5Gbps cards these days.

maxpicudo
Junior Member

05-01-2016, 10:04 AM

even if you think about getting a 2.5Gbit connection later, it doesn’t make sense to save by buying another one. The differences between 1Gbit, 2.5Gbit and the standard speeds aren’t that significant, so it’s probably not worth it.

maxpicudo

05-01-2016, 10:04 AM #4

twhitford
Member

117

05-07-2016, 10:32 AM

It only works if the connected PC is sharing data with more than one machine on the router's other ports. Think about it as a purpose if that PC is a fileserver but otherwise nothing else.

twhitford

05-07-2016, 10:32 AM #5

It only works if the connected PC is sharing data with more than one machine on the router's other ports. Think about it as a purpose if that PC is a fileserver but otherwise nothing else.