Internet Speed Question: - Multiboxing in World of Warcraft and Beyond!

Broomba37 · 10-19-2009, 08:24 AM

I have just upgraded my internet service from DSL getting around 4-5 Mbps to AT&AT U-Verse that is going to get around 18-20 Mbps beginning next Sat. My question relates to the stability of WoW with a faster internet service and connection of 18-20 compared to a 4-5 Mbps in regards to solo playing to boxing?

Thanks

Nghtmr9999 · 10-19-2009, 08:26 AM

It has to do more with your computer.

Minimum Specs to dualbox in World of Warcraft

If your specs are better than those, your comp is able to dualbox at least.

lofblad · 10-19-2009, 08:56 AM

How much bandwidth do you need for each account? Are there any recommendations from the seasoned multiboxers when it comes to Internet connection and such?

Nghtmr9999 · 10-19-2009, 08:59 AM

From what I remember, WoW is not heavy on bandwidth. If you wanted to stream however, you would need a lot more. I had 10-15 Mbps when I played one character and was perfectly fine (my computer was the main reason for my slowdowns).

Broomba37 · 10-19-2009, 09:04 AM

Bandwith might not be the sole reason why lagging might occur for me, but I was tired of paying for slow DSL speed and now I will be paying $20 more for almost 3* the speed. I am in the process of upgrading my desktop to box more. I installed 6gb of RAMs this weekend, and come Halloween I will add a new processor that will deliver 3.0 ghz compared to the 2.2 now. And the final thing to add will be a new graphics card (prob 1gb on board of it). I also cleaned my WTF, cache and interface folders and removed some addons to help things out a bit.

rwscissors · 10-19-2009, 01:26 PM

You don't need a real fast connection to play wow, it can help though since you'll likely see lower ping. Blizz doesn't recommend it , but you can play on dial-up. I don't raid but I've done everything else one time or another on dial-up, even AV.

LindlineOLD · 10-19-2009, 03:09 PM

Its something like less than 30-40 kbps per account.

necrimus · 10-19-2009, 05:35 PM

I have a friend who used to arena in TBC on a 64k dedicated line.

10-19-2009, 08:24 AM	#1
Broomba37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 327	Internet Speed Question: I have just upgraded my internet service from DSL getting around 4-5 Mbps to AT&AT U-Verse that is going to get around 18-20 Mbps beginning next Sat. My question relates to the stability of WoW with a faster internet service and connection of 18-20 compared to a 4-5 Mbps in regards to solo playing to boxing? Thanks

10-19-2009, 08:26 AM	#2
Nghtmr9999 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minnesota, US Posts: 1,662 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Internet Speed Question: It has to do more with your computer. Minimum Specs to dualbox in World of Warcraft If your specs are better than those, your comp is able to dualbox at least. __________________

10-19-2009, 08:56 AM	#3
lofblad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 224	Re: Internet Speed Question: How much bandwidth do you need for each account? Are there any recommendations from the seasoned multiboxers when it comes to Internet connection and such?

10-19-2009, 08:59 AM	#4
Nghtmr9999 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minnesota, US Posts: 1,662 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Internet Speed Question: From what I remember, WoW is not heavy on bandwidth. If you wanted to stream however, you would need a lot more. I had 10-15 Mbps when I played one character and was perfectly fine (my computer was the main reason for my slowdowns). __________________

10-19-2009, 09:04 AM	#5
Broomba37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 327	Re: Internet Speed Question: Bandwith might not be the sole reason why lagging might occur for me, but I was tired of paying for slow DSL speed and now I will be paying $20 more for almost 3* the speed. I am in the process of upgrading my desktop to box more. I installed 6gb of RAMs this weekend, and come Halloween I will add a new processor that will deliver 3.0 ghz compared to the 2.2 now. And the final thing to add will be a new graphics card (prob 1gb on board of it). I also cleaned my WTF, cache and interface folders and removed some addons to help things out a bit.

10-19-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
rwscissors Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 80	Re: Internet Speed Question: You don't need a real fast connection to play wow, it can help though since you'll likely see lower ping. Blizz doesn't recommend it , but you can play on dial-up. I don't raid but I've done everything else one time or another on dial-up, even AV.

10-19-2009, 03:09 PM	#7
LindlineOLD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 871	Re: Internet Speed Question: Its something like less than 30-40 kbps per account. __________________ This is the OLD profile. Check out "Lindline" for the new info.

10-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
necrimus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota, USA Posts: 249 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Internet Speed Question: I have a friend who used to arena in TBC on a 64k dedicated line. __________________ Coltimar \| Marlun \| Teetoe \| Jermayne \| Jackea Mychul \| Coventar \| Rasteel \| Staid \| Necrutia My multiboxing blog Welcome to the nut house - Multiboxing streaming channel I use ISBOXER for most of my boxing needs.

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