Computer's internet suddenly started showing down

[Shadowblade]

My computer has always had good download and upload speed, but recently whenever I'm downloading a game or something offline everything just slows down. I can't be on discord VC while downloading a game or else the download will slow down or my VC connection gets bad. Any idea what this could be? I've run virus scans several times and checked my router.

[_I_]

limit steams download speed to about half your isp speed

[A&A]

Your CPU also might not be able to download/uncompress/installs and running a VC in the background at the same time.

[76561199389059995]

Originally posted by Shadowblade:

My computer has always had good download and upload speed, but recently whenever I'm downloading a game or something offline everything just slows down. I can't be on discord VC while downloading a game or else the download will slow down or my VC connection gets bad. Any idea what this could be? I've run virus scans several times and checked my router.

It maybe your place got issue. For example EU last month (from October to November) Sea Cables was cut or sabotaged, some people mentioned downgraded or somebody mentioned causing damages.
It maybe some devices took entire your network bandwidth. Something like ipad or iphone old models. Or just VOIP in Discord conflicted with Steam download.
It maybe you didn't setup basic bandwidth in windows Regedit with NoneBestEffortLimit - \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Psched. There were tutorial how to do this.
Something need for your network setup like QoS from your router/firewall. Some cases opensource firewalls/routers still best choice like OpenWRT or pfSense/ipFire(these 2 got IPS or Intrusion Prevention System). And you are worry about viruses/trojans/malwares/ransomwares/something-bypassed,... maybe Windows Defender or Windows Security from Windows licensed just enough for now or you could setup next-gen firewall with subcriptions/monthly fees<= this may cost you more. Good day

[SHAZBOT]

does the dolwnload speed fluctuate? flatline?

what country?



try vpn

try unplugging your moden and router overnight for a few nights.

ookla speed test. does it match your internet plan? does it match your steams download speed rating?

[Nano]

Could be an ISP issue. Even if the ISP says it is not (Experience). If you can test it out on another device that has wired internet and if it has the same thing happen than it is definitely something going on with your internet provider. If not, it could be a virus that was undetected or a driver issue.

[Guydodge]

something ive noticed is since AI has been introduced the internet has been more
unstable.related ? who knows.my guess is yes.does it apply to this ? my guess is
no but again who knows wish i could purge AI from my life

[Shadowblade]

Originally posted by A&A:

Your CPU also might not be able to download/uncompress/installs and running a VC in the background at the same time.

It's be able to do it easily in the past, but now suddenly it can't

[Shadowblade]

Originally posted by alberta27:

does the dolwnload speed fluctuate? flatline?

what country?



try vpn

try unplugging your moden and router overnight for a few nights.

ookla speed test. does it match your internet plan? does it match your steams download speed rating?

It does flatline at times whe I have something else open that uses internet, like watching a video or voice chatting, and ti does fluctuate but not to an insane degree or anything. And I'm in America

[_I_]

then it might be drivers

get the correct ones from the mobo mfg or oem site

windows often replaces working correct drivers with new generic ones that are not fully compatible or functional

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Yes, check the MOBO support website for driver updates (just make sure to download drivers for the proper OS as many manufacturers are defaulting to Win11 installations).

[Shadowblade]

Originally posted by WinterSolstice:

Yes, check the MOBO support website for driver updates (just make sure to download drivers for the proper OS as many are defaulting to Win11 installations). :csd2smile::badluck:

The support website for the motherboard I currently have I'm guessing?

[_I_]

if you need help finding drivers, or the mobo model

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Originally posted by Shadowblade:

Originally posted by WinterSolstice:

Yes, check the MOBO support website for driver updates (just make sure to download drivers for the proper OS as many are defaulting to Win11 installations).

The support website for the motherboard I currently have I'm guessing?

Correct, or in the case of AMD CPU's, you can also use the AMD Driver Installation Wizard:

https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html

"Search or Browse Drivers and Support by Product" → Chipset Driver

You need to know the board series (i.e. x370, b650, etc...)