Download speed doesn't matter so much but your upload speed is a factor and so is your latency.
The average upload speed for ADSL is 448kbps but with ADSL+2 you can have up to 2.5mb. Ideally your latency which is measured in M/S wants to be as low as possible. If your connecting to a local server you ideally want your ping to be around 20/30ms but nothing higher than 100. This obviously increases with distance.
Cable offer excellent download speed and relatively ok upload speeds but I wouldn't recommend Virgin media!
As I can't see where your from I would recommend an upload of at least 700kbps.
Im just curious to see what preparations others have made. So far I have made these purchases for GT5 and im not even finished!
1. PS3 console £299
2. Sony 40" V4000 £599
3. G25 £99
4. Gameracer elite (buying very soon) £299
5. 325GB HDD to upgrade my PS3 £42
6. Currently own a 5.1 system but tempted to upgrade to 7.1 Dolby true HD etc
7. Changed ISP
I will just add that I changed ISP because I really wanted a faster upload for when I host. I was going to make a thread for UK members helping you find the best ISP and how you find out what is available from your local exchange. I haven't done so yet because im not sure if anyone is interested. Please let me know if you are. There is alot more to broadband than your download speed!!
Some may think im mad making all of these purchases for GT5 but I know for a fact it will be worth it.
Just add that I can calculate exactly what speed your broadband will be even whether its ADSL, ADSL+2. Usually this is accuate to within 1mb of your actual speed.
Sorry mate, I created a thread long time ago...
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=100648
Yeah..and the last response in your thread was December 14th 2007
Do you want a 'cookie' for being the first to think of such a thread topic?
I didn't search because ever since I joined this forum I don't recall seeing such a thread and I visit here on a daily basis.Thread is a thread, even tho it was 2007, no need for same topics.. but heck... i bet when he typed in the search box, it did not even show up..
by the way, I will wwant a cookie : ) thanks.
Sorry because it was a typo error on my part because it should say 320GB HDD.
I ordered this from play.com (link below). I haven't installed this yet and I must admit im nervous because of various comments around the web about stripping the screws. Still I have taken action to combat this as Sony have very kindly offered to send me a new cradle for my HDD just incase. Would you believe there was no charge! If only MS were like Sony!
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/35165...-5-quot-Internal-SATA-Hard-Drive/Product.html
Have to say im pleased to see others have gone to similiar expensive, if not actually more than me!
Panasonic FullHD 42' Plasma TV - $ 1300
PS3 - $ 400
Playseats Evolution - $ 300
G25 - $ 220 (sold for $ 180)
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Already spent $ 2220
On the list:
G27 - $ 300
Pseye - $ ?
See, I find it truly pathetic when people see the need quote the prices they paid for their equipment on forums. I wouldn't mind if it was hundreds of thousands worth of Krell equipment, with 7.1 minimum and a race seat worthy of a true race driver - that would be worth a mention.Summer Preperation:
A bowl of Lucky Charms every morning
Light 45 minute run MWF at 6:30am.
A daily dose of Special Gummy Bear Vitamins.
Dinner and a movie once a week with the GF.
And finally, meditation every night with GT5 wishlist in my head.
And oh, my setup:
Playstation 3 - $250.oo
56" Sony HDTV - $2,499.oo
5.1 Surround Sound - $99.oo
Homemade Cockpit - $20.oo
Modified Logitech G25 - $200.oo
Seeing the smile off your 76 year-old nana after playing GT5P - Priceless
For everything else, there's Mastercard. 👍