The new PC is performing much slower than expected.
The new PC is performing much slower than expected.
I assembled a fresh PC a few days back using the parts list you shared. The built-in Wi-Fi wasn’t performing well—signal was weak and it failed to connect. I replaced the card with the same one from my old setup, which worked great for me (PCE-AC56). After installing the new card, it still didn’t connect; it only detected networks with poor signal strength. I updated drivers, firmware, and even moved the Wi-Fi chip to a different PCIe slot, but nothing helped. I’m trying everything since I’m tech-savvy, but I’m stuck on restoring my old internet speeds.
Do you confirm the antennas are secured? Are you tracking performance using speed tests, Steam downloads, or similar methods?
The PCIe slot operates within a specific frequency range, though this detail might not always be obvious. You may want to check the manufacturer's specifications for precise information.
The antennas are securely installed on both devices, but I've tested every setting. Changing the antennas or using one card at a time doesn't help. During speed tests via Google, I encounter slow performance in Texas with downloads taking ages. With Ookla tests, it's consistently around 60. This confirms the issue is consistent across different networks.
It might be a DNS issue, consider using static DNS settings.
Use a Wi-Fi analyzer to verify your card is actually receiving the AP signals. 2.1.6 remains free; try this link: https://inssider.en.softonic.com/ A signal strength between -70dB to -90dB will likely be unusable. If you're within 10 feet, expect around -20dB to -40dB. At closer range but with weak reception, the issue probably lies with your card's radios.
If you're experiencing uneven speeds across the network, it may not be a local problem. Consider using jperf to test performance between devices on your system: https://turbofuture.com/computers/How-to...sing-JPerf
This is a very valid question thats pushing my technical know how. It could definitely be a potential fix, just not sure how/where i can see the bandwith
Three days ago I experienced similar issues, using a different PC. My internet speed dropped to 150 Mbps suddenly. It wasn’t a gradual decline—no changes were made to networking settings, and I was still using the same Wi-Fi card as before. Spending roughly nine hours between devices helped me notice this slowdown.