Optimize your Steam downloads for faster performance.
Optimize your Steam downloads for faster performance.
You're seeing a lower download speed due to your ISP's limits, but you're already using the nearest server. To improve it, consider optimizing your connection settings or checking if there are any network restrictions affecting the speed.
Oh no, he’s uploading quickly and grumbling… Meanwhile, I’m going slow at 350kb/s… #FirstWorldIssues
It's actually quite accurate (with 8 bits per byte), 130 divided by 8 equals about 16.25. Networking speeds are expressed in megabits per second, not megabytes per second. Either way, it's incredibly quick. (You can reach around 3.6Mb/s on a very good day)
speed tests are measured in Mb/s, steam displays in MB/s, with b representing bits and B standing for bytes (one byte equals 8 bits). That’s correct. EDIT: corrected from KB to MB on July 22, 2015 by Guest
You seem to have mixed up the units. 130 megabits per second equals approximately 16.25 megabytes per second.
We received 100/100 but only get 5Mb/s. It doesn’t appear to be an issue on your end, so there’s nothing further to address. EDIT: Considering the bits and bytes, it actually makes sense. Ignore my previous comment. Edited July 22, 2015 by Wauthar
It's mainly about the difference between what I spend and what I receive via Steam. I want to receive value in return for my payment.
Didn't notice that either. As mentioned before, you're already downloading at near maximum capacity. Head toward a steam data server. Impossible? Then no, adjust your timing to early morning hours or switch to a less busy server. That option will only bring slight improvements. Steam download speeds are generally very inconsistent. I've witnessed someone achieving 2.5MB/s during a game, then when I joined, Skyrim downloads were around 46MB/s in just about seven minutes (incredible)... That's the fastest I've ever recorded. There really isn't much you can do to boost your downloads. Consider connecting via an ethernet cable to your router, switch to a different server with lower usage, or simply move nearer to a data center.