PCI 56K Modem

[woodbutcher]

I'm putting a machine together for my father and I need a good quality PCI modem.
I've had broadband for a couple of years now so i'm really out of the loop on whats good.
I know that the last time I looked at PCI modems the opinions and reviews were not great.
If I remember correctly the main issue being the draw on the CPU.
Anyhow, need something good.

Thanks
WB

[howste]

Look for a "hardware modem". They don't draw from the CPU so they don't affect the system performance like "win modems" do.

[cracked]

yeah get a hardware modem. a us robotics 56k external modem is a good one but it costs like $100 at best buy last time i checked.

drew

[howste]

Hardware modems don't have to be external though. An internal hardware modem is cheaper than an external one, but they are more expensive than the winmodems.

[woodbutcher]

Thanks for the replies.
"Win" modem, that term rings a bell.
That is the reason I kept trying to buy mobo's with ISA.
I have a diamond supra pro? , something like that as I know it was a Diamond. Best 56k modem I ever bought.
Off to look.

Thanks
WB

[woodbutcher]

OK
Newegg has alot of modems, I know 2 of the names.
Maybe someone can recommend a specific brand and / or model #.

Thanks
WB

[Xeroid]

USR #2977 or 2976 @ Newegg for $40-$42 are my favorite hardware modems.

[cracked]

brand: US Robotics(if they make internal hardware modems, im not sure, but they work good)

Model: i dunno

drew

[Nighthawk]

I've purchased 2 USRobotics modems off eBay for ~$25 shipped each. Their 5610 and 5610A are V.90, and 5610B is v.92 (but you can get a BIOS flash for the 5610A to make it v.92)

[jdurbin]

I have three PCI modems (2 of which are still in the boxes). I will deal if you want. I am pretty sure they are v.90. Let me know if you are interested and I will email the details.