Steam download speeds are ridiculus.

[NarkuZ (coach LFT)]

I dont really need any help just wanted to complain a bit like a normal human being. Trying to download Squad 77GB and it takes over 2hrs now I am at 56%. Its not that it downloads the game slow. It spikes to 20mb/s and up for 3-5seconds than drops down to 0mb/s for 2-5mins and it loops like this. Restarting steam helps it for 5 seconds but I am too lazy to keep restarting it all the time. VALVE I HATE YOU!

[( ( < < <🤖> > > ) )]

there is a great post on here on improving download if you use the search function

its all about data transfer and processing and possible bottlenecks on your computer

[Chika Ogiue]

Publicado originalmente por ragefifty50:

there is a great post on here on improving download if you use the search function

its all about data transfer and processing and possible bottlenecks on your computer

It could also be a duff content server. Easiest way to tell is try several different download regions. If it improves significantly with a change, then it's a problem on Valve's end. If the trickle continues, it's a problem with the PC, and likely not with the download itself but the decompression, etc., write cycles.

[( ( < < <🤖> > > ) )]

i actually did get improvement to full speed once by changing download regions to
a quiet place in a morning time zone... but most of the time i get full speed without
doing anything...

[TPGamesAU]

I'm so old, I remember when a game was on x2 700mb CDs, and that was like 'OMG massive game!!!!' plus net speed maxed at 15kb/ps on a dial-up modem.

77GB. Sheesh. Soon we'll have games that are 77TB and people will be like 'yeh, download speeds are not great atm..'

[NakiBest]

Ask your ISP about this, not Steam. :)

[Satoru]

Steam can obliterate 1gbps connections

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3032427072

Steam during Baldurs Gate 3 launch was pushing more data in just Europe than Steam does globally on a normal day

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3015069725

Your downloads are limited by

1) your CPU
2) your disk IO
3) your anti virus
4) your ISP

Choose one because it’s not steam

[T9]

Switch download server region
Try a few random ones

Works every time

Bye

Steam is just poorly coded

[NarkuZ (coach LFT)]

It has nothing to do with my end (my PC or ISP). Let me give you an example. Every time I download from Steam there are issues like that. (maybe not every single time but 60-70% of times). Every time I download something of Origin or any other platform I get full speed and download literally anything within max 10-15 mins. I never had problems with any other downloads apart from the Steam ones. Changing download server location between London and Manchester helps but it all helps for 5 seconds as anything I do I get full speed for 5sec than spikes down to 0MB/s for minutes before being boosted up to full speed again for 5 seconds. There is no in-between, like it disconnects me out before reconnecting again for literally up to 5 seconds. Maybe a scumbag like me is not worth permanent connection to precious Gaben servers.

[NakiBest]

Clearly local issue.

Ask your ISP anyway!

To rule out damaged network card, try to use a 2nd, add-on PCI Express LAN card, or use a USB WiFi adapter that is known to work.

IF 2nd LAN card and/or WiFi adapter works, there is your issue. :)

Sometimes, when the motherboard built-in LAN card fails, it fails totally - but sometimes not - it might appear to be fine but cause packet loss, slow speeds/etc if used. :)

[NarkuZ (coach LFT)]

Publicado originalmente por NakiBest:

Clearly local issue.

Ask your ISP anyway!

To rule out damaged network card, try to use a 2nd, add-on PCI Express LAN card, or use a USB WiFi adapter that is known to work.

IF 2nd LAN card and/or WiFi adapter works, there is your issue. :)

Sometimes, when the motherboard built-in LAN card fails, it fails totally - but sometimes not - it might appear to be fine but cause packet loss, slow speeds/etc if used. :)

If its local than why Origin, Ubisoft and any other platforms I download than I get full speed but not Steam? I don't see any logic in this. Why would I change lan card or adapter that works perfectly fine, just not with steam?

[Lithurge]

Are you downloading to HDD or SSD?

[NakiBest]

Publicado originalmente por NRK:

Publicado originalmente por NakiBest:

Clearly local issue.

Ask your ISP anyway!

To rule out damaged network card, try to use a 2nd, add-on PCI Express LAN card, or use a USB WiFi adapter that is known to work.

IF 2nd LAN card and/or WiFi adapter works, there is your issue. :)

Sometimes, when the motherboard built-in LAN card fails, it fails totally - but sometimes not - it might appear to be fine but cause packet loss, slow speeds/etc if used. :)

If its local than why Origin, Ubisoft and any other platforms I download than I get full speed but not Steam? I don't see any logic in this. Why would I change lan card or adapter that works perfectly fine, just not with steam?

Just for testing purposes, to rule this out. :)

Also, what kind of Internet is this? Fiber/optical, ADSL, 4G/5G cellular, or something else?

What is your WiFi router and/or cable modem brand & exact model(s)?
Could be a router/modem issue too. (Unlikely but possible)

[( ( < < <🤖> > > ) )]

seems very over the top run around NakiBest...
i am sure if they do a speed test it will be full speed...

there is the other download thread you need to find... it did have
some answers that the people with this problem found helpful...


NRK has already said he gets full speed from other company servers....


try changing steam servers to other countries...

[Satoru]

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6367585250000012449/#c6367585250000135180

And AGAIN steam can destroy your connection

You are

1) cpu limited
2) disk IO limited
3) isp limited

Pick one because you are NOT steam limited. Period

[Qbert ⭐]

If I can basically destroy my third world connection (1 gbps) with a 12th gen i5 and a 970 Evo plus, OP can do the same... unless the ISP targets steam servers to do some traffic shapping shenanigans