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sabvre42 on 06 May 2015
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rolltide101x said:
sabvre42 said:

Most likely an associates. Networking doesn't have a BS in the US. It's also usually just a CCNA which is extremely entry level.

 

Anyways, people need to understand that it only really takes around 8-12mbps to cloud game, and probably around 18-20mbps for 1080@60.

 

Also, 10 years ago people still used 56k modems.... but services were still around requiring broadband.

CCNA is not Entry Level.... That is the CCENT...... The CCNA is regarded as one of the more difficult tech certs to get. If you mean the CCNA is not the top then you are correct but to call CCNA "entry level" is an absolutely ridiculous statement. In fact Cisco reccommends you have at least 3 years of experience in the networking field before you even try to take it.

I have an Associate's Degree In Computer Networking btw.

 

HDMI does up do 18 GBit/s with virtually no lag you saying 12 mbps can do the same thing is absolutely hilarious and impossible

 

It takes WAAAAAY more than 12 mbps to do 1080p. Your home router setup probably could not even locally stream 1080p more than likely

:-/.  No offense, but you seem fresh out of college. 

1080p doesn't even require HDMI. Composite cables were able to handle Full HD before HDMI replaced it (remember the original xbox360???). Also, netflix streams full HD (1080p) at around 10-12mbps. Vudu does it with 5.1 surround sound between 10-15mbps.

To go further, game streaming doesn't use buffering (usually a form of TCP) because you can't interrupt the gameplay. They instead use a form of UDP, and drop the resolution when bandwidth drops. They also (and you can see it on PS Now) use a form of caching and don't send the entire frame in its entireity. If sections of the frame do not change (background... HUD... etc) theres no point in streaming it (IE... a form of compression).

As for your router comment -- sure if people buy the shitty $50 routers from BB -- then yes... the processor might choke. It should be able to handle streaming 1080p just fine... but if there are multiple people streaming stuff within the house ... problems may occur.

However, routers are always improving... and if you get one like the AC Asus, it can handle 3x 1080p movie streams... or 2x movie streams and PS Now (720p) just fine. Example: Wife and daughter both streaming netflix... and myself playing FFXIII (which may actually stream @ 1080p) on PS Now.

PS: Thats on a 50mbps connection.