Unable to connect to Gigabit download speed using Maximus XI Wi-Fi and i9-9900k processor.
Unable to connect to Gigabit download speed using Maximus XI Wi-Fi and i9-9900k processor.
Begin by checking the PC problems unrelated to the internet. What value does a gigabit link hold if it causes blue screens during downloads?
No one has ever had a download speed surpassing 100mb/s on Steam. It seems the developers aren't lowering the limit below a gigabit because users are clearly prioritizing performance over bandwidth savings.
Haha, that's true. My experience with bluescreens is that it's almost impossible to determine what's the cause. I've been ignoring it because of that and because I use my PC a few times a week to that point that it didn't bother me. On the other hand I've been bothered by "slow" speeds (as if 700Mbit is slow) while downloading 50gb at once for example and knowing that there is some spare performance and potential time savings left.
Common causes of blue screens include driver and memory problems. After a blue screen, the Event Viewer can provide useful clues along with the dump file.
I looked into the event viewer but didn’t locate anything specific or might not have grasped what I was searching for. It seems there’s no blue screen dump file available. After years of using PCs, this is confusing. Appreciate the useful info you provided. Regarding internet speed, it appears I’ve run into many servers without ever hitting the maximum rate.
Ethernet can be a bit challenging, but I find myself getting faster download speeds than the cost suggests. However, when it comes to uploads from Steam servers, my speed is limited. I won’t restrict my performance as long as the upload limits stay in place. Noise also affects internet performance, which is why technicians check your line to set the right frequency. It should be within a specific range. Your connection is likely fine unless there’s bandwidth being taken by other users. The router might have some delay issues too. This isn’t my strongest area, just a few observations. But I think it’s worth checking if PC stability is the real issue—you invested a lot and it seems to be malfunctioning.
It seems we rely heavily on the ISPs' goodwill at this stage. What do you mean a DL from Steam is a limited upload for you? The technician checked the signal strength and confirmed it was fine. He explained the metrics in dbm units and mentioned the thresholds, and my connection exceeded them. Since the data travels through fiber, noise should be minimal. The only other user is my girlfriend, a casual internet user who occasionally streams. I’ve tested with all other devices disconnected, getting the same results. The technician verified everything while connected to the router, found no problems. I think he had a dedicated link to the ISPs server. Thanks for your thoughts and have a great day!
Fast.com is a lesser-known platform, which likely means it sees less traffic. It operates within Netflix’s infrastructure, probably arranged quite differently than sites like speedtest.net where providers choose to host sponsored servers. The idea is that speedtest.net better reflects actual usage, but its server count isn’t growing as rapidly as home internet networks. Since most servers are limited to 10Gbit speeds, they’re likely to face challenges. As more devices connect simultaneously, bottlenecks will appear. Companies like Steam won’t want to force a single user to download at gigabit rates because their systems need to support many people. I’m not saying it’s a major issue, but 700Mbit remains quite fast for most needs.