Downloading speed

[LinGanGuLi]

I have 7300 read and 7000 write ssd and wired ethernet but my download speed is so slow.It shows that my download speed is 70 mbps but is downloading 8mbps.What can i do to fix it?

[0110000101100001]

If your download speed is slow despite having a fast SSD and wired Ethernet, it’s probably not a hardware problem but something related to your network or the source of the file you’re downloading.

1. Understand the speed conversion

• The 70 Mbps you see is megabits per second, but download speeds on your computer are usually shown in megabytes per second (MB/s).
• Since 1 byte = 8 bits, 70 Mbps equals about 8.75 MB/s, which matches the 8 MB/s you’re seeing.
So, your download speed might actually be fine if this is the case.

2. Test your actual internet speed

• Run a speed test on Speedtest.net or a similar site to see what speeds you’re getting.
• Compare that to the speed your ISP promised. If it’s way off, contact them.

3. Check for other devices using bandwidth

• If someone else is streaming, downloading, or gaming on the same network, it can slow your speeds.
• Log in to your router’s admin panel to see connected devices and what they’re doing. Disconnect or pause anything unnecessary.

4. Make sure your Network is optimized

• Restart Your Router and Modem: Sometimes a simple reset fixes a lot.
• Use the Right Ethernet Cable: If your cable isn’t at least Cat 6, it could bottleneck your connection.
• Update Your Ethernet Drivers: Go to your network adapter settings and check for driver updates.

5. Check the server you’re downloading from

• The server might be slow or have speed caps. Try downloading the same file from a different mirror or website to see if it’s faster.

6. Close other programs

• Background apps (like Windows Updates, cloud backups, or other downloads) might be using up bandwidth.
• Open Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) and close anything that’s eating your connection.

7. Direct connection test

• If your router might be the problem, try plugging your computer directly into the modem. This will tell you if the router is slowing things down.

8. Contact your ISP

• If none of this works and your speed still feels slow, reach out to your ISP. They can check for network issues or throttling.

[Lithurge]

Assuming it's not because of point 1 the previous poster mentioned, one thing to try is disabling write cache in Windows for your SSD when downloading from Steam.