Ethernet or USB?

Maximillian_Jenius · July 6th, 2006, 15:52

So I got my new Dell XPS Media series super computer back in April. But got fired from Chase in May so I couldn't afford to buy a desk for the computer as planned. So it has been sitting in its box for over two and half months because I had no where to put it. Talk about crazy.

Anyways so le beau coup bought me a desk for my b-day amongst other things.

Previously I was using my antequated laptop whos ethernet cord slot was broken and using USB. Now that I have the new computer should I continue to use the USB or spring for a ethernet cord?

Also what is the difference pros & cons tween using USB or ethernet if any?

Kristie · July 6th, 2006, 16:12

are you talking about for internet connection?

Maximillian_Jenius · July 6th, 2006, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Kristie

are you talking about for internet connection?

Yea and my connections is high speed not dial-up!

Kristie · July 6th, 2006, 20:06

I dunno...doesn't Cox tell you how to plug the machine in?

Your computer came with the modem card right? I would think that the high speed device would have a USB that you can use to plug from one to the other....but then again, we have wireless which is just different from being "plugged in"

Maximillian_Jenius · July 6th, 2006, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Kristie

I dunno...doesn't Cox tell you how to plug the machine in?

Your computer came with the modem card right? I would think that the high speed device would have a USB that you can use to plug from one to the other....but then again, we have wireless which is just different from being "plugged in"

Well I went out and bought an ethernet cable today. I actually don't have COX out here in Mesa. I have something called "CableAmerica." My nerd friends said ethernet is better then USB. I'm not even on "wireless" yet you and "Fresh" are light years ahead of me!

mtsu_av8er · July 7th, 2006, 05:42

Really, Bro, you're probably not going to notice any difference. Why? USB 2.0 supports data transfer at a rate of 400 Megabits per Second (Mbps). Your cable internet connection is probably NO FASTER than 3 Mbps. So, you aren't going to run out of bandwidth.

That being said, ethernet is so much easier! If you use USB, there's the need for a Windows driver for the cable modem. Anytime you install another driver, you're creating the possibility for more conflicts. That's just more work for Windows to do, and there's no need for it when you can just use the ethernet connection.

Also, you may want to expand your network later (wireless, or just add more WIRED computers). If you do that, you're going to need to switch to ethernet anyway!

Just use the ethernet cable - it's no more hassle.

Bandit_Driver · July 7th, 2006, 17:07

IMO I have found the Ethernet connection to be faster that USB. I believe that is uses less system resources to do it that way.

Dugie8 · July 7th, 2006, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Bandit_Driver

IMO I have found the Ethernet connection to be faster that USB. I believe that is uses less system resources to do it that way.

DING DING DING, correct, while USB2 has higher transfer rate, it also uses up clock cycles more and memory. Ethernet is more efficient and less prone to driver problems as well. Stupid XP.....

July 6th, 2006, 15:52	#1
Maximillian_Jenius Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KPHX, KFFZ, KIWA Posts: 18,659	Ethernet or USB? So I got my new Dell XPS Media series super computer back in April. But got fired from Chase in May so I couldn't afford to buy a desk for the computer as planned. So it has been sitting in its box for over two and half months because I had no where to put it. Talk about crazy. Anyways so le beau coup bought me a desk for my b-day amongst other things. Previously I was using my antequated laptop whos ethernet cord slot was broken and using USB. Now that I have the new computer should I continue to use the USB or spring for a ethernet cord? Also what is the difference pros & cons tween using USB or ethernet if any? __________________ Rear Admiral www.gayviator.com Maximillian Pegasus

July 6th, 2006, 16:12	#2
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,684 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Ethernet or USB? are you talking about for internet connection? __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

July 6th, 2006, 20:06	#4
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,684 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Ethernet or USB? I dunno...doesn't Cox tell you how to plug the machine in? Your computer came with the modem card right? I would think that the high speed device would have a USB that you can use to plug from one to the other....but then again, we have wireless which is just different from being "plugged in" __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

July 7th, 2006, 05:42	#6
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,403	Re: Ethernet or USB? Really, Bro, you're probably not going to notice any difference. Why? USB 2.0 supports data transfer at a rate of 400 Megabits per Second (Mbps). Your cable internet connection is probably NO FASTER than 3 Mbps. So, you aren't going to run out of bandwidth. That being said, ethernet is so much easier! If you use USB, there's the need for a Windows driver for the cable modem. Anytime you install another driver, you're creating the possibility for more conflicts. That's just more work for Windows to do, and there's no need for it when you can just use the ethernet connection. Also, you may want to expand your network later (wireless, or just add more WIRED computers). If you do that, you're going to need to switch to ethernet anyway! Just use the ethernet cable - it's no more hassle. __________________ ------- "Sadness bears no remedy for the problems in your life."

July 7th, 2006, 17:07	#7
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,674	Re: Ethernet or USB? IMO I have found the Ethernet connection to be faster that USB. I believe that is uses less system resources to do it that way. __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook

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