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    Bigfoot Killer ethernet card vs Intel Ultimate

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by eriannmx, Jun 15, 2012.

  1. eriannmx

    eriannmx Notebook Consultant

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    I recently placed a purchase order for a new laptop. because I mtravelling to the States for summer holidays I couldnt suit my fancy and order the bigfoot because its on backorder (and I have a very small window of time to get the laptop and check it out and all).

    Am I missing much for going with the Intel Ultimate? I like to play MMORPGs a lot so it was really a dilemma for me :(
     
    eriannmx, Jun 15, 2012
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  2. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    The Bigfoot Killer card optimizes certain types of traffic, so it's faster for those types. However, the Intel Ultimate has a wider reception range.
     
    djembe, Jun 15, 2012
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    eriannmx Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm that sounds great for travelling. Exactly the reason I want a gaming laptop: I travel a lot.
     
    eriannmx, Jun 15, 2012
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    There is also a significant drop in range for the Killer.
     
    maverick1989, Jun 16, 2012
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