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forum thread Posted by sr71 • Jun 23, 2025
forum thread Posted by sr71 • Jun 23, 2025

ARRIS - SURFboard SB6190 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - White $49

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Jun 23, 2025
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dealstorm
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Is this the one with the supposedly sus chipset?

Forgive the FUD, please.
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CrimsonWinter1353
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Quote from dealstorm :
Is this the one with the supposedly sus chipset?Forgive the FUD, please.
what sus chipset?
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CleverWeather6968
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Quote from CrimsonWinter1353 :
what sus chipset?
Ignore these gen Z's, actually doesn't need any information but trying to showoff n be cool 😅 & no its not sus
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Quote from dealstorm :
Is this the one with the supposedly sus chipset?Forgive the FUD, please.
It does look to have a puma chip set from a quick Google search

If you're buying this for Xfinity I would get a used coda for $40 on eBay, that one will get you increased upload speeds if you are in an upgraded area and this one will not.
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Zabman48
Jun 23, 2025
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Quote from munkle :
It does look to have a puma chip set from a quick Google search

If you're buying this for Xfinity I would get a used coda for $40 on eBay, that one will get you increased upload speeds if you are in an upgraded area and this one will not.
What is a used coda ?
Quote from munkle :
It does look to have a puma chip set from a quick Google search

If you're buying this for Xfinity I would get a used coda for $40 on eBay, that one will get you increased upload speeds if you are in an upgraded area and this one will not.
Quote from munkle :
It does look to have a puma chip set from a quick Google search

If you're buying this for Xfinity I would get a used coda for $40 on eBay, that one will get you increased upload speeds if you are in an upgraded area and this one will not.
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Quote from dealstorm :
Is this the one with the supposedly sus chipset?

Forgive the FUD, please.
Yes, this has an puma chip with all of the associated problems. YMMV, but imo it's really only an issue for latency & jitter sensitive applications. Think online gaming, virtual desktop/remote desktop applications, etc. You'll never notice it from just netflix and chrome. See: https://approvedmodemlist.com/int...t-defects/

Also, this is honestly not that good of a deal and generally just a poor product to purchase in 2025. Refurbs are $25 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURF...B06XPRDVDC

Do keep in mind that most ISPs will only provision Docsis 3.0 modems for 300-500 mbit these days regardless of what speed tier you pay for. Ignore the advertising - this will certainly not do 1.4 gbit (it has a 1 gbit port), and probably closer to 400 mbits at most American ISPs. Comcast in particular only provisions D3.0 modems for 400 mbit maximum.

Personally, I'm partial to the Arris S33 for a good D3.1 + 2.5gbe modem.
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Quote from Zabman48 :
What is a used coda ?
https://www.amazon.com/Hitron-App...B0981553MT
That will get you increased upload speeds for free if you live in an upgraded Xfinity area. They can be had for $40-50 on eBay used.

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SimMike777
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Good price on non-refurb
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dealstorm
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Quote from CleverWeather6968 :
Ignore these gen Z's, actually doesn't need any information but trying to showoff n be cool 😅 & no its not sus
Ha ha, so far off, in another galaxy. I thought perhaps my memory was off, or it had been addressed since prior deals.

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Mutantchipmunk
Jun 27, 2025
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All the issues the puma chip had were patched. I used this modem for about 3 years, after upgrading to a docsis 3.1 last year. I had zero issues and I work from home using voip. But it's really up to the isp if they rolled out the patch or not. If it's a big isp like Cox or Spectrum then it's been fixed. You are also better off buying new over used or refurbs. Used modems might still be associated to an old customer's account, and isp tech support can't move them between accounts.
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FeistyMint8742
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DOCSIS 3.0 modems were first released in 2006. DOCSIS 3.1 was initially in October 2013
Highly recommend people upgrade to 3.1 modems. 3.0 modem are almost 20 years old, and 3.1 is up to 10 times faster.

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