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MatTman · 25-08-2004, 09:38

the Only reason why USB isnt as good as ethernet is all down to the Extra CPU overhead required to keep the USB port running while the Computer is under stress, say running an online game.

USB componenets are directly effected by CPU availablility, whereas Motherboard components arent so much in respect.
Even better if you have a motherboard wih a built in NIC e.g nforce 2x boards.

25-08-2004, 09:38	#14
MatTman Inactive Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 111	Re: NTL to provide free NIC the Only reason why USB isnt as good as ethernet is all down to the Extra CPU overhead required to keep the USB port running while the Computer is under stress, say running an online game. USB componenets are directly effected by CPU availablility, whereas Motherboard components arent so much in respect. Even better if you have a motherboard wih a built in NIC e.g nforce 2x boards.