Computer question!

[LJSDesigns]

I am finally getting ready to order my new computer. My sister's IT VP helped me choose, kept me in what I am used to, but upgraded to a bigger and better system for what I need because, but also said I should get a new router since mine is at least 10 years old. I should have asked him what to get at that very moment, but I hesitated to take up more of his time, so I didn't.

So now I get to bug you all. What kind of router should I get? Things you should probably know:

I live in the boondocks, so my internet is provided by Century Link, no cable this far out.

I upload a lot of stuff and the current rate is soooo slow I can't hardly stand it, so I would like to see that improve.

My current route is called Linksys E1200. Not sure if that help with anything, but figured it can't hurt to know, right?

[LynnZant]

My router is an ASUS and is so much better than whatever the phone company provided years ago (which I had to constantly reboot). I don't like modem/router combos because I just feel they don't work as well, and when one part goes down. . .
Good luck shopping.

[HavaDrPepper]

Your rate of uploads is controlled by your internet provider and the speed of your connection through them. That is controlled by the modem.

I was having trouble with my router dropping my connection to the computer at times through the wi-fi connection. Now I need the wi-fi for other things and they worked fine. My tech friend suggested actually doing the direct connection with a cord of my router to my computer. Haven't dropped a connection since. I guess what I'm saying is that the router has more to do with the wi-fi connection and if that is spotty then a new router might be needed. I thought I needed a new one... the tech said it is fine and it has been with the direct connection.