[SOLVED] fast internet wanted ?

[qmuddy2]

i have comcast, ethernet connection , buying a new desktop: what makes faster internet speed : ram, cache, or 4-core vs 6-core and cpu speed ? i play games and like to have craigslist, gmail, etc. running while playing a game; i think this is multi-tasking ? just bought an alienware aurora r4 for $500, 4-core i7 2.37 , not sure what cache, 8gb ram; might be somewhat faster than my last 4-core with 4gb ram; i could use a 2nd desktop, but want it to be faster than my refurbished alienware, although the alienware is not slow compared to what i'm used to; don't want to spend more than $2000; i don't want to build my own desktop, not technical enough; thanks

 

[kanewolf]

Generally none of the things you listed impact internet speeds. Wired vs wireless will make a big difference. All the other things you mentioned can impact game play, but not because of internet performance.

 

[The Original Ralph]

what kanewolf said, plus don't fall for the verizon FIOS bs - i left comcast and speeds on verizon are nearly identical, except customer svc is worse

 

[qmuddy2]

maybe if should ask about how fast my desktop is able to handle multiple tasks; thanks : ram, cache , or cpu speed and # of cores; my old 4-core was much faster handling tasks than my 2-core, they both had 4gb ram; thanks

 

[kanewolf]

RAM is one of the most critical things for doing multiple things at once. 16GB is a typical value for a multi-tasker. Then storage. An SSD for fast program loads. Even a new i3 is quad core today so the total number of cores is less important. After RAM, and storage, would be clock speed.

 

[USAFRet]

what kanewolf said, plus don't fall for the verizon FIOS bs - i left comcast and speeds on verizon are nearly identical, except customer svc is worse

And I've had nothing but stellar service from Verizon FiOS.

Just recently:
TV went out
Did the normal consumer level troubleshooting.
Called Verizon that evening, more t-shooting
"Looks like a hardware issue"
Tech came out the next morning (5 minutes early), replaced the 4 year old ONT on the side of the house
1 hour, done.