Do I need a gaming router to reduce ping?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
H

HimanshuVikal

Distinguished
Nov 9, 2012
37
0
18,530
Hi, I live in New Delhi, India. I have a 100mbps broadband connection but when I play Overwatch I get a ping of 150-170ms. Earlier my connection speed was half and ping was same as now. I connect to Overwatch's Asia server. I believe the game has many servers in every region at different places. But the ping is never lower then 140ms.

I don't have any router or a modem. The cable just connects directly to my desktop via jack into the ethernet port. My ISP (excitel, New Delhi, India) says they use dark fiber technology.

Will buy a good gaming router improve my ping much?
 
Solution
E


Improving download doesnt mean that ping gets better, from my experience, ping has gotten worse every time. So call the ISP and ask
Sort by date Sort by votes
E

Evvvvv

Reputable
Feb 6, 2017
372
0
4,960


Ping will not reduce probably from buying a new router, try some different server and check pings. What I'd do is call the ISP and tell them what the problem is. Check if the cable is in fully aswell.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Soda-88

Soda-88

Distinguished
Jun 8, 2011
1,086
0
19,460
Overwatch will automatically attempt to connect you to the nearest server with lowest ping. Sometimes you'll be matched on a farther server due to your matchmaking rating being similar to people that are currently searching a game in closer proximity to that server.
You could shave off a few ms by using a VPN with better route, but ultimately you'll be stuck with what you have due to geographical distance.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
H

HimanshuVikal

Distinguished
Nov 9, 2012
37
0
18,530
Thanks for quick replies.
But I don't understand why the ping is same even when my broadband speed is doubled? Uploading and downloading a file happens really fast. I have consistent speeds when downloading large files such as games. It used to happen at 6 mpbs constant speed. Now its at about 11mbps. What gives?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

Evvvvv

Reputable
Feb 6, 2017
372
0
4,960


Improving download doesnt mean that ping gets better, from my experience, ping has gotten worse every time. So call the ISP and ask
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom