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The new gaming PC build and Ethernet setup seems to be underperforming.

The new gaming PC build and Ethernet setup seems to be underperforming.

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Aydien
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02-14-2023, 12:06 PM
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I just received a new build from MicroCenter. Here’s the list of components: Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Asus TUF gaming, B650-E, Wi-Fi, G.Skill 32G 2x DDR5-6000 CL36, Radeon RX 7900 XT, PNY 1TB Gen 5, NVMe SSD, Corsair RM750X, FM 80+ Gold ATX 3.1, Thermal Right Peerless Assassin 120SE. Everything is installed and running smoothly in a high-end setup. The main problem I’m facing is that after installing Windows 11 Pro and updating the BIOS, my Ethernet speeds cap at around 90 Mbps. This is surprising because on campus my old Acer Predator gives me speeds near 950 Mbps. I suspected the university might be throttling my connection, but since I never registered my old laptop and still got such high speeds, I reached out to MicroCenter for help. They suggested uninstalling all network devices in Device Manager and restarting the PC, but that didn’t fix it. Now they advised bringing the device back, which is a 3-hour trip away. They think it could be a software issue resolvable without relocating. In Windows settings, the PC recognizes my network as 1000/1000 even though actual speeds are around 100/100. I’m looking for advice or fixes and attached screenshots of the latest drivers and the Windows settings page showing those speeds.
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Aydien
02-14-2023, 12:06 PM #1

I just received a new build from MicroCenter. Here’s the list of components: Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Asus TUF gaming, B650-E, Wi-Fi, G.Skill 32G 2x DDR5-6000 CL36, Radeon RX 7900 XT, PNY 1TB Gen 5, NVMe SSD, Corsair RM750X, FM 80+ Gold ATX 3.1, Thermal Right Peerless Assassin 120SE. Everything is installed and running smoothly in a high-end setup. The main problem I’m facing is that after installing Windows 11 Pro and updating the BIOS, my Ethernet speeds cap at around 90 Mbps. This is surprising because on campus my old Acer Predator gives me speeds near 950 Mbps. I suspected the university might be throttling my connection, but since I never registered my old laptop and still got such high speeds, I reached out to MicroCenter for help. They suggested uninstalling all network devices in Device Manager and restarting the PC, but that didn’t fix it. Now they advised bringing the device back, which is a 3-hour trip away. They think it could be a software issue resolvable without relocating. In Windows settings, the PC recognizes my network as 1000/1000 even though actual speeds are around 100/100. I’m looking for advice or fixes and attached screenshots of the latest drivers and the Windows settings page showing those speeds.

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02-16-2023, 03:45 AM
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Access network configuration, navigate to advanced adapter settings. Your Ethernet device should appear, right-click for properties, then select configure in the upper-right corner. Switch to the advanced section and search for terms like "Energy-efficient Ethernet" or "Green Ethernet." If disabling these options doesn't resolve the issue after a restart, consider reactivating them. In the adapter properties, turn off Internet Protocol version 6. Disconnect and reconnect the cable. Review UEFI settings—options such as advanced or classic/basic mode can reveal hidden adapter details like Ethernet mode, duplex type, and maximum speed.
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02-16-2023, 03:45 AM #2

Access network configuration, navigate to advanced adapter settings. Your Ethernet device should appear, right-click for properties, then select configure in the upper-right corner. Switch to the advanced section and search for terms like "Energy-efficient Ethernet" or "Green Ethernet." If disabling these options doesn't resolve the issue after a restart, consider reactivating them. In the adapter properties, turn off Internet Protocol version 6. Disconnect and reconnect the cable. Review UEFI settings—options such as advanced or classic/basic mode can reveal hidden adapter details like Ethernet mode, duplex type, and maximum speed.

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