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Find reliable tips for improving internet gaming performance. Learn where to begin optimizing your setup.

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Streiyn
Posting Freak
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07-15-2022, 03:58 AM
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So here’s the situation I’m facing. Download speeds are 1200Mbps, upload is 45Mbps. The games I play often experience random lag, which feels like real internet slowdowns with noticeable pauses and drops. This happens roughly 10 to 15 times per hour. I’ve run several tests and noticed some games provide debugging info online. From what I gathered: ping stays within normal ranges—between 5ms and 60ms—even during peak hours with no packet loss. Most testing sites that simulate network issues report excellent results, which makes sense since I’m using a wired connection. My setup includes an Xfinity white cube PC (Series 7), an Asus TUF x570 MOBO, an AMD 5800X3D CPU, an NVIDIA MSI 4090 XTRIO, all M.2 NVMe SSDs, and a 1200W power supply. Any advice or further questions are welcome.
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Streiyn
07-15-2022, 03:58 AM #1

So here’s the situation I’m facing. Download speeds are 1200Mbps, upload is 45Mbps. The games I play often experience random lag, which feels like real internet slowdowns with noticeable pauses and drops. This happens roughly 10 to 15 times per hour. I’ve run several tests and noticed some games provide debugging info online. From what I gathered: ping stays within normal ranges—between 5ms and 60ms—even during peak hours with no packet loss. Most testing sites that simulate network issues report excellent results, which makes sense since I’m using a wired connection. My setup includes an Xfinity white cube PC (Series 7), an Asus TUF x570 MOBO, an AMD 5800X3D CPU, an NVIDIA MSI 4090 XTRIO, all M.2 NVMe SSDs, and a 1200W power supply. Any advice or further questions are welcome.

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USAirways
Member
157
07-16-2022, 08:08 PM
#2
Intel's built-in LAN capabilities
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USAirways
07-16-2022, 08:08 PM #2

Intel's built-in LAN capabilities

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Aatv
Junior Member
12
07-20-2022, 11:26 PM
#3
Do you own a reliable Ethernet connection? Also, could you clarify your network type? It shouldn't matter much, but it would help to know. What titles are you enjoying? You might want to consider whether the game servers are distant from you, leading to slow response times, or if they're generally unreliable.
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Aatv
07-20-2022, 11:26 PM #3

Do you own a reliable Ethernet connection? Also, could you clarify your network type? It shouldn't matter much, but it would help to know. What titles are you enjoying? You might want to consider whether the game servers are distant from you, leading to slow response times, or if they're generally unreliable.

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LuminousPeter
Member
139
07-22-2022, 10:40 AM
#4
Basic concepts only.
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LuminousPeter
07-22-2022, 10:40 AM #4

Basic concepts only.

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herobrine6113
Junior Member
42
07-22-2022, 06:02 PM
#5
I’ve switched to a Cat6 cable recently because of this problem, but I haven’t noticed any changes. The 25ft length seems sufficient, as the issue doesn’t appear to be significant. I’m in the central US, where ping works well and ISP latency stays under 10ms.
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herobrine6113
07-22-2022, 06:02 PM #5

I’ve switched to a Cat6 cable recently because of this problem, but I haven’t noticed any changes. The 25ft length seems sufficient, as the issue doesn’t appear to be significant. I’m in the central US, where ping works well and ISP latency stays under 10ms.

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xman75
Member
186
07-23-2022, 01:35 AM
#6
Diablo 4, CSGO, Fortnite, Apex Legends, MW2, Warzone, 2, ARK – these are the experiences we’ve had the most.
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xman75
07-23-2022, 01:35 AM #6

Diablo 4, CSGO, Fortnite, Apex Legends, MW2, Warzone, 2, ARK – these are the experiences we’ve had the most.

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twentyonechloe
Member
235
08-12-2022, 04:26 AM
#7
I would set up a Realtek LAN PCI-E card.
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twentyonechloe
08-12-2022, 04:26 AM #7

I would set up a Realtek LAN PCI-E card.

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Cracra
Member
79
08-14-2022, 08:33 PM
#8
Are you certain it isn't another issue, like problems in offline games as well? Having strong hardware doesn't guarantee everything works perfectly, and since there were no connection drops, the problem might be elsewhere.
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Cracra
08-14-2022, 08:33 PM #8

Are you certain it isn't another issue, like problems in offline games as well? Having strong hardware doesn't guarantee everything works perfectly, and since there were no connection drops, the problem might be elsewhere.

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Cloche
Junior Member
7
09-04-2022, 10:08 PM
#9
Never encountered this in offline games, though I’m not sure it’s unique to my setup. No proof of what’s causing it, but I’m not certain how to pinpoint the problem since no changes stand out or obvious lag triggers appear. I might try a fresh install and recheck connections; if it persists, it could point to a connectivity issue.
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Cloche
09-04-2022, 10:08 PM #9

Never encountered this in offline games, though I’m not sure it’s unique to my setup. No proof of what’s causing it, but I’m not certain how to pinpoint the problem since no changes stand out or obvious lag triggers appear. I might try a fresh install and recheck connections; if it persists, it could point to a connectivity issue.