Ameryjr Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 hello netduma fam for years I've seen the dns entourage if it really affects gaming! after doing extensive research and speaking to an information architect about GRC Benchmark and the dns quest if it really affects gaming! HE SAID THIS if you have a drop out/time out, hiccup on your line. its involved with your dns. when a query fails to resolve your internet can become offline until that query is resolved. ME (ive experienced this with xfinity & saw first hand with a network latency tool xfinitys dns was dropping out and spiking to 200= ms which was making my ping CRAZY while experiencing disconnections for a brief second or 2) he then said (cached & dotcom) definitely have an impact on performance! if you have a slow dotcom lookup which is involved with your ip translating with other ips that will affect real time information as everything depends on it then this would be crucial if you're experiencing delay, or in many instances something that takes longer than it should just like uncached performance! (ttk vs getting killed) he then stated Cache can effect performance. DNS will usually resolve the IP once and then it will be cached locally on your router! so with a fast dotcom lookup you will benefit more if the cache is fast as well! uncached is not used in gaming. he didn't specify why but yeah..... don't shoot the messenger i just wanted to share this. if you use GRC BENCHMARK use the 2 or 3 fastest dns resolvers with the fastest cache & dotcom. see how this does for you. forget the term placebo effect skill base matchmaking does that for you already everyday. call it passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameryjr Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 But if you have xfinity like me. look at your ping plotter if you try this. xfinity reroutes EVERYTHING to xfinity addresses. so you're out of luck even if you own your own modem/router combo. just saving xfinity users the time. other internet companies i'm unaware. check your ping plotter once you set your resolvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODDzillaInLA Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 use bench mark dns to find the fastest dns in your area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrayDay Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Yes, as mentioned. Use DNS Benchmark! to find the best DNS https://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm Our very own @the kappa convict showcases with visuals. Alex49H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODDzillaInLA Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 the actual speed can very after a couple days if you always want the fastest DNS check it more frequently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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