why is my download speed so slow?

HiddenStupid · Mar 21, 2008

why is my download speed so slow?

can network card slow the internet? i have generix marvell yukon 100mpbs. when i download something like DAP or anything that is around 20,30,40 ect... mb my download speed is only at 12-14kps!

is this due to network card or what? or vista?

info
spec of computer:
- x2 4400+
- 320gb
- 1gig ram
- vista premuim
- cable internet connection

total of 3 computer connected in same network but its jus too slow to be normal and the other 2 computer is not even turned on! so it cant be the other computers.

Ehstii · Mar 21, 2008

whose your ISP, or what type of connection do you have?

is it slow on the other 2 computers as well?

how are you testing your connection speed?

what type of router and modem are you using?

are you also using a switch?

EastCoasthandle · Mar 21, 2008

I have found that an OS that is not properly maintained can effect your download speeds. For example, I changed from a 975 chipset to a x38 and only did a repair for XP. Although it worked I was getting crappy download speeds until I tried SP3. Thats when my download speeds started to max out. However, I did a complete partition, format and reinstall of XP and now I am maxing out my download without SP3.

What was a dead give away was that other computers were not having this problem.

Kreij · Mar 22, 2008

We need more info HS.

When you get slow downloads, is it always from the same site?
What is your throughput to the other computers on your network when you try to transfer a big file.
What devices are on your network?

Skrabrug · Mar 22, 2008

If you live in an odd sort of place it could be the phone lines/exchange.

I live in a small city and my connection is slow due to the phone lines/exchange haven't been upgraded to handle more than 1.5 mbps... despite the fact I'm paying for a 8mbps speed.

Processor	x2 4400+
Memory	3gig
Video Card(s)	8800 gts 512mb
Power Supply	500w zumax

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Cooling	Standard heatsink
Memory	A-DATA 2GB(2x1GB dual channel) DDR2 800
Video Card(s)	EVGA GeForce 7900GS 256MB
Storage	2x250GB Seagate SataII, 2x250GB Maxtor SataII, 1x120GB Maxtor SataII
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Audio Device(s)	OB
Power Supply	Rosewill RP550-2-S ATX12V v2.01 550W Power Supply
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Cooling	D5, 7/16" ID Tubing, Maze4 with Fuzion CPU WB
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why is my download speed so slow?

HiddenStupid

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