The reason is very logical – It is because CM3016 version is far cheaper than 3024, and has more powerful capabilities than the 3008. The chances are that you are already using one of three versions of the Linksys cable modem is very high, as all of them are widely famous in the networking market.īut why I have chosen to review only this version out of it’s two more siblings (3008 with 8*4, and 3024 with 24*8 channel configuration)?
But considering all the premium features it has, the MB8600 may be one of the best cable modems, especially for gaming in the market right now.Ģ) Linksys CM3016 – Best Cheap Modem For Gaming 2019 Sure, it has some erratic disconnect issues. Overall, the Motorola MB8600 is an impressive modem that supports the DOCSIS 3.1 Internet connection. What I am trying to say is, If you have a modem that supports AQM, then it results in faster page loads on the internet and also enhances the gaming experience.Īll in all, out of many cable modems which support DOCSIS 3.1 internet connection, the Motorola MB8600 is undoubtedly the best cable modem, especially for gamers right now on the market. Wait, it’s not over, there is more yet to worth look for in the features of MB8600 cable modem, and it is Active Queue Management or AQM.Īctive Queue Management supported modems are way better than 32×8 3.0-only cable modems in term of Internet latency. So if someone asks me, What modem has the over-the-top performance for the current internet infrastructure? My answer will be Motorola MB8600. One of the bigger problem faced by the people in most of the cable modems is the security vulnerability due to intel puma chipset, but thanks to the Broadcom chipset which is an important part of Motorola MB8600. If I talk about the hardware specifications of MB8600, it has a sporting 3GB of RAM, 128MB /16 of NAND flash memory which in itself is a sweet treat. You can easily get 3.8 Gbps speed in the areas where you have DOCSIS 3.1 internet connection. I have tested this modem for the maximum speed and the results are more than overwhelming. But if your ISP doesn’t provide Gigabit internet coverage in your area then you can use regular DOCSIS 3.0 internet with 32*8 channel streams. Yes, you heard it right, MB8600 is one of the few cable modems out there on the market which supports DOCSIS 3.1 standard.Īccording to Motorola, MB8600 is approved by Comcast Xfinity and Xfinity X1, Cox, and CableOne. The important feature that distinguishes Motorola MB8600 among all the other cable modems out there in the market is its DOCSIS standard. When you talk about cell phones, the Motorola company is very famous in the tech industry but very less number of people know that Motorola also manufactures high-quality cable modems and one of them is MB8600. 1) Motorola MB8600 – Best Gaming cable Modem 2019 However, these modems are good enough in terms of performance to make it to our list of the top 10 best modems for gaming in 2019. Several of these modems are not appropriate for everyone as they do carry a high price tag on them.