PC performance varies: internet is sluggish overall but quick for other tasks.
PC performance varies: internet is sluggish overall but quick for other tasks.
Hi everyone! I've been facing some odd problems with my PC lately. It seems using Wi-Fi isn't the cause—I switched to Ethernet and still get the same slowdown. Download speeds are around 10 Mbps, which is pretty low for most devices in my house. My laptop and Steam Deck perform well, but my main PC is lagging. I don’t think it’s a hardware issue since my SSD also shows this problem. The internet speed is about 250 Mbps, which should be enough if the issue isn’t related to bandwidth.
previously I experienced a slow internet connection. I restored it, and it works much better than troubleshooting. The main reason is various software issues depending on the programs installed. Some applications limit your bandwidth, so I’d reinstall the chipset and network drivers, then run an SFC/scannow. If that didn’t help, a full reinstall would be necessary. It seems you have enough speed to download what you need quickly regardless.