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Setting Up LAN. Noob Question

arctarusarctarus Member UncommonPosts: 2,581
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Hi all,

Me and my friends gona set up a couple of pcs for lan gaming, in 1 of my friend home.

Just using some normal mid end thing ( core 2 pc).

Problem is, 1 of my friend say we need to buy a high-end server thing so that we can have a fast game play with no lag, but the other say just set up a work group thing will do.

So which is correct?

If i need a server, must it be the highest end? If not will it lag? What is the server for in a LAN gaming?

So can i buy only 1 game ( say counter strike ) and install in all the pcs? or do i need to buy 1 for each?

Please help.

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

RIP Orc Choppa

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  • thexratedthexrated Member UncommonPosts: 1,368

    No need for any servers.

    Just Ethernet crossover cable and two PCs with Ethernet ports (RJ45). If you connect more than two PCs, you might want to get a router instead and won't need crossover cable. If you already have a DLS modem, most of them can also act as a router. With the latter method you can both connect to the Internet and also play LAN games.

    Officially you need to buy two games.

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  • arctarusarctarus Member UncommonPosts: 2,581

    Thank you very much!

     

     

    RIP Orc Choppa

  • dfandfan Member Posts: 362

    I want to highlight that you get right type of cable, just like thexrated said. 

  • arctarusarctarus Member UncommonPosts: 2,581

    Thx, will check it out...

     

     

    RIP Orc Choppa

  • noquarternoquarter Member Posts: 1,170

    Btw I have hooked up 2 pc's directly using a non-crossover ethernet cable, I believe a lot of modern network adapters will have circuitry to autocorrect for using the wrong cable.

  • arctarusarctarus Member UncommonPosts: 2,581

    I see, thanks! Now is to get 5 non-crossover cables and a router, there's 5 pcs...

     

     

    RIP Orc Choppa

  • Rayx0rRayx0r Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 2,902

    actually, if this is something you plan on doing regularly using a dedicated server is the way to go.  You dont need a work-horse of a PC, and can skimp on the graphics card opting for cpu and ram over gpu power.  I wouldnt say its necessary for you with your current number of players, but if you plan on having 8 or more PC's.. then it does become necessary.

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  • noquarternoquarter Member Posts: 1,170

    Originally posted by arctarus
    I see, thanks! Now is to get 5 non-crossover cables and a router, there's 5 pcs...
     
     

    If you need to get ethernet cables I'd suggest ordering them from http://www.monoprice.com, it's 1/5th the price that you'd pay at Best Buy. For routers, Linksys, Netgear, D-link have worked well for me, stay away from Belkin.

  • AmazingAveryAmazingAvery Age of Conan AdvocateMember UncommonPosts: 7,188
    Originally posted by noquarter


     

    Originally posted by arctarus

    I see, thanks! Now is to get 5 non-crossover cables and a router, there's 5 pcs...

     

     

     

    If you need to get ethernet cables I'd suggest ordering them from http://www.monoprice.com, it's 1/5th the price that you'd pay at Best Buy. For routers, Linksys, Netgear, D-link have worked well for me, stay away from Belkin.



     

    Great advice from noquarter.



  • drbaltazardrbaltazar Member UncommonPosts: 7,856

    you will need a swtich board (for fast gaming)aside from that its pretty much plug and play!

  • arctarusarctarus Member UncommonPosts: 2,581
    Originally posted by Rayx0r


    actually, if this is something you plan on doing regularly using a dedicated server is the way to go.  You dont need a work-horse of a PC, and can skimp on the graphics card opting for cpu and ram over gpu power.  I wouldnt say its necessary for you with your current number of players, but if you plan on having 8 or more PC's.. then it does become necessary.

     

    Hi Ray,

    Can you please teach me what is the purpose for the server if i'm going for more than 8 pcs? What does the server do exactly in a LAN game?

    Thanks.

    Hi noquarter, avery and drb, thanks! I'll check them out...

     

     

     

     

    RIP Orc Choppa

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