Have you noticed the Ethernet controller getting too warm?

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Have you noticed the Ethernet controller getting too warm?

Have you noticed the Ethernet controller getting too warm?

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SpiderMan1962
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01-08-2023, 06:07 AM

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Hi, today I was testing my VM on my main PC while it got quite warm. I was transferring a lot of data and moving files between VMs. Eventually, the downloads slowed down noticeably. Installing Debian on my laptop took about 12 hours, which was fine since I hadn’t used it much. The issue with my desktop’s Ethernet card or throttling doesn’t seem to be the problem.

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SpiderMan1962

01-08-2023, 06:07 AM #1

Hi, today I was testing my VM on my main PC while it got quite warm. I was transferring a lot of data and moving files between VMs. Eventually, the downloads slowed down noticeably. Installing Debian on my laptop took about 12 hours, which was fine since I hadn’t used it much. The issue with my desktop’s Ethernet card or throttling doesn’t seem to be the problem.

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tacorich1k23
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01-27-2023, 11:44 PM

#2

What are the details? It looks improbable but possible. I’ll run some Iperf tests before pointing fingers at the network card. How much traffic was being used on it?

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tacorich1k23

01-27-2023, 11:44 PM #2

What are the details? It looks improbable but possible. I’ll run some Iperf tests before pointing fingers at the network card. How much traffic was being used on it?

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SztormPL
Junior Member

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01-28-2023, 06:31 AM

#3

Intel I211 shows minimal activity. It seems to have started downloading around 30 Mbps for roughly five seconds before stopping. The Debian installer indicated a completion time of approximately 12 hours.

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SztormPL

01-28-2023, 06:31 AM #3

Intel I211 shows minimal activity. It seems to have started downloading around 30 Mbps for roughly five seconds before stopping. The Debian installer indicated a completion time of approximately 12 hours.

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jesster2321
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02-03-2023, 11:08 PM

#4

Connections become faster during big downloads, but it can take some time for Windows to display the actual speed and completion time. Still, every chip has a tiny chance of overheating.

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jesster2321

02-03-2023, 11:08 PM #4

Connections become faster during big downloads, but it can take some time for Windows to display the actual speed and completion time. Still, every chip has a tiny chance of overheating.

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nickernoose
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02-09-2023, 09:07 PM

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30mbs indicates minimal usage and suggests a low-power network device. To detect overheating, consider using iperf or checking network locks. Many factors can slow down a Debian download beyond just your NIC, such as ISP throttling, router problems, or Debian server limitations. Other users on the same network are also more likely to cause delays.

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nickernoose

02-09-2023, 09:07 PM #5

30mbs indicates minimal usage and suggests a low-power network device. To detect overheating, consider using iperf or checking network locks. Many factors can slow down a Debian download beyond just your NIC, such as ISP throttling, router problems, or Debian server limitations. Other users on the same network are also more likely to cause delays.