Download Speeds

[Nonsont]

Just wondering is there a way to increase my download speed? Using 5 Gzh wifi and it's gonna take 4 hours to install rainbow six and 2 to install csgo

[DarkCrystalMethod]

Switched to wired if you can. Its more reliable and doesn't get interrupted by nearby electronics.

[Nonsont]

The laptop I am using does not have any Ethernet ports; it's kind of like a notebook

[Iceira]

Have wifi router next to laptop, so lesser interference and best signal to it is kept high. and have newest driver installed, or convert a usb port to usb3 "usb ethernet adapter" but that cost you a port.

[Haruspex]

We're making the assumption that the bottleneck is the wifi, since they mentioned it.

Maybe you just have slow Internet? What kind of connection do you have? What kind of results does an Internet speed test give you?

[Nonsont]

I have done the Google and ookla speed tests and both claim that I have good speeds. I cannot say the exact numbers as I am not at my computer at the moment. I will try the download next to my router.

[Cathulhu]

What kind of notebook is powerful enough to run games like Rainbow Six Siege, but does not have an Ethernet port?

Anyway, give us those numbers and your download speed in Steam.

Keep in mind those speedtests use Megabit and Steam uses Megabyte.

8 Bit = 1 Byte.

So, if a speedtest gives you 40 Megabit, that equals 5 Megabyte.

[Nonsont]

70 mbps download 15 mbps upload. Sorry for the delayed response

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[crunchyfrog]

Yeah the common issues here need mentioning.

Foirst off Steam downloads page default mentions MegaBYTES per second, not the usual megabits that ISPs use. So you need to multiply the result by 8.

Next, your internet speed isn't the limiting factor. As Steam downloads are compressed and encrypted, it's actually your hard drive, your CPU, I/O, RAM and other things that all have impact. One of those being underpowered will be the limiting factor. Keeping an eye on the graph on the downloads page and on your Task Manager will tell you if this is the case.

Also, learn to region dance. There are many download servers round the world, and it ain't like online gaming where you need to choose the CLOSEST server. Quite the opposite in fact.

If you are downloading locally and it's congested, then it's highly likely your neighbouring servers are going to be in the same boat - especially during sales and big releases.

So Google timezones. FInd anywhere in the world that is currently around 2 to 4 am in the mrning and pick them. You might have to tweak it to get the best result. Done.

[Mentally Unstable]

I second the suggestion to switch to wired. It's the surest and most immediate way to see a boost to your speed. For example, I have a 1gbps connection and a matching router but I could only get around 400 mbps on steam at best using wifi. When I switched to a wired connection(Cat 6E), I was able to immediately enjoy 800 mbps download on steam.

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[Nonsont]

Alright guys, thank you for the help. I'll see what I can do from you guys suggestions.