Hi
I'm buying a router for the first time to use instead of the stock-standard ISP one.
I've done some research already and narrowed it down to these two models:
The ASUS RT-N65U ($175) or the ASUS RT-AC66U ($230) (prices in AUD)
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I think the N65U will do the job, but I'm tempted to get the AC66U if it's a better build.
My situation is:
I have 3 computers on the network, one for family (surfing/emails) and two for gaming, streaming, downloading.
I don't really rely on wireless devices, but my brother uses the Playstation/Xbox if he's not on the PC, another family member uses an Ipad, and I think I would stream to my TV if I had the capability. But considering the way wireless devices are becoming more integrated, in a years time It might be more important to have high wireless speeds(?)
Questions/ concerns:
One of the things that bugs me is that the N65U has 2x USB 3.0 but the higher end version only has USB 2.0!?
I was wondering if that should be a deal breaker or not?
I assume this is only an issue if I connect it to a USB 3.0 external HD.. has anyone tried this?
Is it worth having USB 3.0 to plug a HD in? Or is it faster to plug in and transfer via ethernet?
The other thing I was concerned about were some reports that the N65U overheats sometimes and switches it off. That would also be a dealbreaker. The AC66U has better cooling so I think this might mean it's more stable. But with my usuage I'm not sure it would be an issue. Anyone had any experience here?
In the end is it worth the extra $55 to get the AC66U or not?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Cheers
I'm buying a router for the first time to use instead of the stock-standard ISP one.
I've done some research already and narrowed it down to these two models:
The ASUS RT-N65U ($175) or the ASUS RT-AC66U ($230) (prices in AUD)
http://
http://
I think the N65U will do the job, but I'm tempted to get the AC66U if it's a better build.
My situation is:
I have 3 computers on the network, one for family (surfing/emails) and two for gaming, streaming, downloading.
I don't really rely on wireless devices, but my brother uses the Playstation/Xbox if he's not on the PC, another family member uses an Ipad, and I think I would stream to my TV if I had the capability. But considering the way wireless devices are becoming more integrated, in a years time It might be more important to have high wireless speeds(?)
Questions/ concerns:
One of the things that bugs me is that the N65U has 2x USB 3.0 but the higher end version only has USB 2.0!?
I was wondering if that should be a deal breaker or not?
I assume this is only an issue if I connect it to a USB 3.0 external HD.. has anyone tried this?
Is it worth having USB 3.0 to plug a HD in? Or is it faster to plug in and transfer via ethernet?
The other thing I was concerned about were some reports that the N65U overheats sometimes and switches it off. That would also be a dealbreaker. The AC66U has better cooling so I think this might mean it's more stable. But with my usuage I'm not sure it would be an issue. Anyone had any experience here?
In the end is it worth the extra $55 to get the AC66U or not?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Cheers