NVIDIA Gamestream Router Question

[bdpope88]

I'm looking at a new router and have traditionally had great luck with ASUS routers. I've been looking at the RT-AC3200 and I like what I see. I like it more than the AC-88U because none of my internet connected devices are MIMO compatible and won't become MIMO compatible soon. I also have a few devices that are both 2.4 and 5 GHZ compatible. I would like something more powerful than the AC-68U.

This said, how does the ASUS RT-AC3200 perform with NVIDIA gamestream? I ask because it's not on the approved list. I would consider the D-LINK DIR-890L/R since it's on the approved list if the ASUS 3200 has that many issues with gamestream performance.

ISP is comcast with 75mbps down/10mbps up. So no issue there.

Thoughts? I can't seem to find much about this anywhere.

Thanks!

 

[sfx2000]

If you have a choice between the RT-AC3200 and the RT-AC88U...

The 88U, but also consider it's little brother - the RT-AC3100 - alt choice would be the RT-AC68U series, which is the baseline for the RT-AC3200..

 

[L&LD]

I do not know about gamestream or how effective an 'approved' router may be with it. But I would not be looking at the RT-AC3200 as a new purchase today.

The RT-AC3100, RT-AC88U and the RT-AC5300 are what I would be considering, whether I currently have clients that support all those features the latest hardware and software revision of routers have or not. And of course, these would be run with RMerlin firmware as it became available.

 

[bdpope88]

I do not know about gamestream or how effective an 'approved' router may be with it. But I would not be looking at the RT-AC3200 as a new purchase today.

The RT-AC3100, RT-AC88U and the RT-AC5300 are what I would be considering, whether I currently have clients that support all those features the latest hardware and software revision of routers have or not. And of course, these would be run with RMerlin firmware as it became available.

Just curious, is this for all 3200 series or just the Asus version? I'm considering the D-Link 3200 as well.

I think the 5300 is a little bit out of my price range, by $100 or so. However, I could support most of those features. Why would you recommend the 88U or 3100 over the 3200? I could understand if I had/was considering going MIMO, but I currently have no inclination to do so. Just curious, I'm by no means an expert but want to understand.

Here is a list of the approved routers, I don't see why a comparable router that isn't on the list couldn't work however. https://shield.nvidia.com/routers

Thanks for the reply!

 

[bdpope88]

If you have a choice between the RT-AC3200 and the RT-AC88U...

The 88U, but also consider it's little brother - the RT-AC3100 - alt choice would be the RT-AC68U series, which is the baseline for the RT-AC3200..

Thanks for the reply! I know the basics, but there's a lot to learn for me. Could you give some reasoning for this since I'm not going with any MIMO devices.

To me the 3200 seems like a good router that can get around the lack of MIMO devices and let me take advantage of the several 5 GHZ devices that I have.

 

[sfx2000]

Thanks for the reply! I know the basics, but there's a lot to learn for me. Could you give some reasoning for this since I'm not going with any MIMO devices.

To me the 3200 seems like a good router that can get around the lack of MIMO devices and let me take advantage of the several 5 GHZ devices that I have.

To be honest - your best bang/buck ration - AC1900 class - which for ASUS - the RT-AC68U series is a good bet...

 

[L&LD]

Just curious, is this for all 3200 series or just the Asus version? I'm considering the D-Link 3200 as well.

I think the 5300 is a little bit out of my price range, by $100 or so. However, I could support most of those features. Why would you recommend the 88U or 3100 over the 3200? I could understand if I had/was considering going MIMO, but I currently have no inclination to do so. Just curious, I'm by no means an expert but want to understand.

Here is a list of the approved routers, I don't see why a comparable router that isn't on the list couldn't work however. https://shield.nvidia.com/routers

Thanks for the reply!

I would say it is for 'all' AC3200 class routers, imo. Why? Because they are based on much older technology (processors, ram and radio designs) than the ones I listed.

The list of routers I recommended are first; because they all have the fastest available processor (dual core 1.4GHz) and the biggest flash and ram capacity you can buy today.

The RT-AC3200 is effectively the same hardware as the RT-AC68U. Unless you have many (many, many) 5GHz devices, it is not a good buy.

https://www.broadcom.com/products/Wireless-LAN/802.11-Wireless-LAN-Solutions/BCM4707-4708-4709

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...-band-wireless-ac3200-gigabit-router-reviewed

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...1900-first-look-netgear-r7000-a-asus-rt-ac68u


I agree with sfx2000 on recommending the RT-AC68U for the best bang for the buck (especially if you can get the latest revision with 1GHz processors, or you can buy the 1GHz based processor model from BB).

But if you want the best hardware available today, that invariably will give you the best long term performance, my original list to you is still the ones to consider.