internet slow-down.

tidbit · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject: internet slow-down.

ever since I got my new pc (DXDIAG) my internet speed has decreasted by A LOT.
on my old pc, I usually got around ~200KB/s (max of 256KB/s)
now I am getting less then 100KB/s (usually around 60) on EVERYTHING!
we called custom-support, twice. no fix.
on the second call, the dude said "it is probably RAM issues"...
my friends tried to help me, but still not successful.

tried:
ping my router (result: 0ms, perfect)
"illegally" downloaded "speed up your internet!!" software (I knew it wasn't gunna work, but for 3mb, why not try? Razz

)
speedtest.net (to california/closest server to me/europe) (60-ish KB/s on all)
my ISP's speedtest site, to the closest city (50~ miles)(Â±66 KB/s)
reset my router MANY TIMES.
tinkered with some settings.
tech support
a new ethernet cable
re-installed the "dsl cd" (full of crap "security" software. but was worth a try)
maybe a couple other things, can't remember.

old pc: 0|-------------------me(~200)----|256
new pc: 0|--------ME(~60)---[]-------------------|256
[]=a wall that has majically appeared in my "internet spped" that blocks me from going over 100.

so I am welcome to any ideas/tests you may think of that could help me out.
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Ugly-Wan · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

from the looks of it your pc is similar to mine
My computer
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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/27/2008, 11:39:09
Machine name: FAMILY
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DM051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 636MB used, 2791MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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your computer
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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/13/2008, 16:08:53
Machine name: JOSEPH
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: snc302eeh 12/24/07 14:46:29 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 476MB used, 3461MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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it is unlikely your RAM
try this test
http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/
my result
DL:9288kbs
UL:231kbs
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tidbit · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

fixed.
was a bad modem/wires
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Ugly-Wan · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject:

good to hear
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starstrike · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:33 am Post subject:

good thing u fixed it .

here is some software that optimizes the performance of your computer , network and internet as well . : speedupmypc from uniblue .
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