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    Router/combo or separates

    Made 1 mistake: Comcast offers up to 500.... I get barely 200 desktop I guess I need new modem (w/or without phone) up to 6-700 mbps. WiFi is fine with Netgear around house. Either 3.0 or 3.1 dosis I presume Motorola Netgear Arris Thanks
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    Router/combo or separates

    Step 2 / You would plug directly into the comcast box with your PC. That will always give you the maximum speed...............,,,,, Me: This is fastest and What I believe I have ——-direct Ethernet connection from wall to outside cable line ( which I now see also goes to my downstairs Comcast...
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    wifi mobile speed 369 mbps download.......Internet desktop speed 200mbps...using xfinity modern/router - ethernet out to netge

    wifi mobile speed 369 mbps download.......Internet desktop speed 200mbps...using xfinity modern/router - ethernet out to netgear nighthawk. Desktop connected by ethernet directly to ethernet wall plug which goes directly to outside cable with splitter in garage . What do i NEED TO get desktop up...
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    Router/combo or separates

    Hi bill001g: You’re knowledgeable answer has brought me to expand. The Comcast rental is a router/ modem. The Ethernet from modem goes into the Netgear router in— My iPhone has its signal currently checked for connection to the Netgear router ( password ..and it has 3 bands.. I haven’t turned...
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    Router/combo or separates

    But still don’t know if my pc speed is using the Comcast gateway or the nighthawk? And don’t understand about bridging if the pc is getting speed from Comcast gateway??
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    Router/combo or separates

    I have Comcast gateway. I use nighthawk router. The gateway has ONE Ethernet going into the router. ( cable line into gateway). Am I using the gateway router for computer speed or the nighthawk? My cell phone connects to nighthawk for Internet. Speed on pc ranges about 200 mbps download. On...
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    Intel 960 Optane

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    Intel 960 Optane

    Thanks for your help. I last big question: I read here on Toms that the Samsung 960 evo 256 gt was not as good as the 500gb.. ? What’s your advice? The pro has only 500 storage and a bit more expensive. What you think? Howard
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    Intel 960 Optane

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    Intel 960 Optane

    Ps... can’t afford X299 i9..as I understand i8700k is Supreme gaming... which I don’t do much of) Thanks
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    Intel 960 Optane

    So then, this should theoretically( or factually) be used as second storage for documents, files, photos... etc? What about video editing and streaming? Initially, was going to get 960 pro and 2nd drive 850 evo terrabyte for 2nd drive. As you see, I am a total novice just wanting State of art...
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    Intel 960 Optane