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Few things are<\/span> more frustrating than packet loss or high ping causing in-game lag. It always seems to happen at the worst possible moment, when you\u2019re about to snipe an unsuspecting opponent or screech into a hairpin bend. While there are other potential causes, your substandard router could be doing you dirty. The best gaming routers promise rock solid connections and can usually prioritize game-related traffic to reduce the risk of issues. They also frequently feature fancy designs and customizable lighting to fit your gaming room.<\/p>\n Now, you don’t necessarily need<\/em> a special gaming router. A good router is a good router, and you\u2019ll find tons of them in my guides to the Best Routers<\/a> and Best Mesh Systems<\/a>. You can also get a better connection simply by running an Ethernet cable from your router<\/a> to your gaming PC. That said, I have tested several gaming routers, and my top pick is the fastest router I have ever tested.<\/p>\n