This new PC setup experiences increased latency during CSGO matches.
This new PC setup experiences increased latency during CSGO matches.
It seems you're using the latest Intel driver instead of the default one. This version appears newer than your current setup, which could help ensure compatibility. It's likely the issue isn't related to your network hardware or security software, since no anti-virus or firewall interference was mentioned. The consistent ping results from speed tests suggest the problem might be elsewhere—perhaps a configuration or application issue.
To gauge your ping, think of it as measuring how fast data travels between your device and a server. Latency is affected by any active device along the path, so check multiple points. You can use a traceroute command to find latency values for Layer 3 devices between your NIC and the destination. Keep in mind these results may vary because ICMP responses aren't always prioritized by network equipment.
@Jun Ishiwata The results aren't the same as before. My old setup hit pings around 20, but now it's consistently 35 to 41. @U.Ho Steam doesn't share server info, so I'm using a tool like Netgraph instead.
You’re essentially checking if your setup is functioning properly by comparing results to established references like 8.8.8.8. It seems your PC and router are likely operating correctly. The low ping times suggest a stable connection, though occasional spikes could indicate temporary network issues. It’s unusual for a NIC problem to cause such inconsistent behavior, so the situation might be random. You mentioned having an older system—do you still have it available for testing?
The only thing that stood out was the new PC. Switching machines was the main change, which explained the higher ping in CSGO. After several tweaks it didn’t fix the issue. I’m uncertain whether the NIC on the old system passed through the chipset or not, but I doubt it would raise ping by that much. Using tracert with 8.8.8.8 isn’t very informative, and I’m unsure if Google’s fiber rollout nearby is affecting this particular test. I use ATT fiber and don’t know exactly when these paths intersect.
It clearly indicates you're connecting to the internet extremely fast, and any further issues aren't related to your PC. I might assume it's due to different game servers or a change in your ISP routing.
It might have been just chance that events shifted on Valve servers after I switched PCs. They were testing a new method to link to CSGO servers, but the timing with my machine change made it seem probable. Another possibility is that ATT expanded fiber access in the area, having recently installed it and getting it set up soon after.