Playing games at 1080P on a slow internet connection can be challenging.
Playing games at 1080P on a slow internet connection can be challenging.
Hi there, I’m checking if playing 1080p online games will be tough with my weak internet. I’ve been using an Intel HD4600 for BF3 and noticed it runs much smoother at 480P (55-65fps) compared to 720P (30-40fps). The game feels snappier and has less lag at lower resolutions. It seems the issue isn’t just the lower fps at 720p, but possibly my slow connection. On my PS3, 704p works just fine for multiplayer.
I expect a 970 soon, and both wired and wireless connections provide the same performance as displayed earlier.
You may see high ping due to poor internet, but your resolution isn't affected by latency most of the time.
It seems you're confident about your experience on 1080P, but you might be surprised by input lag at that resolution. Perhaps lower resolutions like 720P perform better on your screen.
You're focusing on the wrong aspect, yet reaching the right individual. Connection performance usually isn't about frame rate differences; it's more about latency. Your actual 'speed' in terms of bandwidth isn't a major concern since the data volume isn't substantial. What matters more is ping, and higher latency causes lag that makes gameplay feel unnatural. As long as no one else is using your connection, it should be fine. I just checked my speed—about 0.8 to 1 megabit per second downloading and 0.2 to 0.3 megabits per second uploading. Edit: My location isn't London, but it's the nearest server available.
Your game speed depends on your computer's ability to process graphics, which changes with video settings and resolution. A higher framerate at 480p means fewer pixels need to be rendered. Poor internet causes noticeable lag, like shifting characters, and isn't just about your frame rate. Even a fast PC can't fix a weak connection to the game server. The key is checking your ping in-game—under 100 ms on a nearby server works well. If you experience strange desyncing or warping, your link quality is the real issue, not just file size.