Pc gaming on wifi?
Pc gaming on wifi?
Hello. I'm working on estimating the cost for my first gaming PC setup and can't connect it to the internet via a wired link. I discovered a PCIe adapter that supports AC Wi-Fi, and since my router is also AC Wi-Fi compatible, it should work. My upstairs room is directly above the router, which might affect signal strength. I ran speed tests on my phone and laptop using Speedtest.net in that room, getting these numbers: 51.88 Mbps download, 47.69 Mbps upload, and 3ms latency for one device; and 75.04 Mbps download, 47.27 Mbps upload, with the same latency. I don’t know which device was tested but thought this could help assess if the Wi-Fi is suitable for gaming. What do you think? Is this enough to consider for gaming, and would you suggest other ways to test my connection? PCIE adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter Thanks for your assistance!
These rates are sufficient, though you might need to worry about data loss and connection speed. Given the reasonable connection, it should work fine. It's not as fast as a cable, but enough for gaming. I also used Wi-Fi for extended periods with slower speeds, but packet loss affected performance, so I switched to powerline adapters.
These findings seem reasonable, but they don’t fully capture performance in online gaming scenarios. The best way to assess this is by playing actual games and observing results. The most crucial factor is latency; speedtest isn’t ideal for measuring it since it relies on the server you connect to. Testing games that require precise timing, like Rocket League, will help identify any visible packet loss or delays.
I’ll opt for a powerline connection because packet loss can be a problem with Wi-Fi during gaming. Plus, it helps reduce latency.
Notice the proper connections are essential for the power line to function. For instance, using the power line once gave excellent results, but when the washing machine was turned on, my internet connection disappeared.
Watch the Hoover here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Mc-NYPHaQ
It's fine . My desktop is connected to 802.11n 2.4ghz and i'm not encountering issues . That bandwith is far and away good an enough , and latency is the most important anyway , which you won't have issues with.
I understand. Thanks for the support everyone! I intend to play games such as Overwatch and Battlefield 1 casually. Unfortunately, my laptop is a Chromebook (not compatible with these games) and my smartphone can't handle them either. My last resort would be an older laptop that supports only the n generation of Wi-Fi and has outdated integrated graphics. I'll still think about it though. I'm assuming my performance will be better since the testing machine only works with n Wi-Fi.