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Yes, your PC can handle 500mbps internet speeds depending on the device and software used.

Yes, your PC can handle 500mbps internet speeds depending on the device and software used.

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endor_king
Junior Member
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02-14-2026, 06:06 PM
#1
Hello! I don't know if this is a dumb question or not but I'm looking to upgrade to Bell Fibe 500 which offers 500 of both upload and download. I want to know if my PC can handle that, can all PCs handle that? Or am i asking some imaginary question? How can i find if my PC can handle this, thanks! Here is my PC if need (I upgraded the GPU and PSU but that doesn't really mean anything in this category) http://honorcomp.com/index.php?route=pro...t_id=38219
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endor_king
02-14-2026, 06:06 PM #1

Hello! I don't know if this is a dumb question or not but I'm looking to upgrade to Bell Fibe 500 which offers 500 of both upload and download. I want to know if my PC can handle that, can all PCs handle that? Or am i asking some imaginary question? How can i find if my PC can handle this, thanks! Here is my PC if need (I upgraded the GPU and PSU but that doesn't really mean anything in this category) http://honorcomp.com/index.php?route=pro...t_id=38219

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_Maroussia_
Junior Member
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02-14-2026, 07:53 PM
#2
Check if your MOBO supports the required Ethernet port for those speeds. They’re usually gigabit capable, so it should work fine.
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_Maroussia_
02-14-2026, 07:53 PM #2

Check if your MOBO supports the required Ethernet port for those speeds. They’re usually gigabit capable, so it should work fine.

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02-16-2026, 07:23 AM
#3
According to the specification list, everything is ready for use.
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AgentDarkJewel
02-16-2026, 07:23 AM #3

According to the specification list, everything is ready for use.

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Frau_Bubimann
Junior Member
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02-17-2026, 06:57 PM
#4
Yes, you should still aim for around 500 Mbps on wireless connections.
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Frau_Bubimann
02-17-2026, 06:57 PM #4

Yes, you should still aim for around 500 Mbps on wireless connections.

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TheFlashBrasil
Junior Member
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02-19-2026, 06:36 AM
#5
It's probably m bit per second not m byte per second, so as long as you have Gbit ethernet, you should be fine, I think...
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TheFlashBrasil
02-19-2026, 06:36 AM #5

It's probably m bit per second not m byte per second, so as long as you have Gbit ethernet, you should be fine, I think...

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Treplex
Member
133
02-20-2026, 06:11 PM
#6
They usually offer speeds around AC600 or AC1200, which should work fine. The exact details depend on your motherboard and wireless card model.
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Treplex
02-20-2026, 06:11 PM #6

They usually offer speeds around AC600 or AC1200, which should work fine. The exact details depend on your motherboard and wireless card model.

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AcidixBlitzHD
Member
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02-22-2026, 05:43 AM
#7
Wireless usage will likely rely heavily on your router and distance from it. Ethernet is better unless the setup becomes complicated.
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AcidixBlitzHD
02-22-2026, 05:43 AM #7

Wireless usage will likely rely heavily on your router and distance from it. Ethernet is better unless the setup becomes complicated.

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Spawn377
Member
215
02-23-2026, 05:15 PM
#8
Typical 802.11ac adapters operate at a dual-band configuration, limiting speeds to around 866Mbit. In practice, real performance often drops significantly—sometimes to half or less, especially over longer distances. My own setup caps at about 300Mbit within the same room, and even less when moving to another space. Previously I achieved up to 600Mbit, but it seems the drivers have been affected by recent updates.
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Spawn377
02-23-2026, 05:15 PM #8

Typical 802.11ac adapters operate at a dual-band configuration, limiting speeds to around 866Mbit. In practice, real performance often drops significantly—sometimes to half or less, especially over longer distances. My own setup caps at about 300Mbit within the same room, and even less when moving to another space. Previously I achieved up to 600Mbit, but it seems the drivers have been affected by recent updates.

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Bap56
Member
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02-25-2026, 04:53 AM
#9
I’d usually agree, but the fast Ethernet connection on your PC might be limited by another factor. You’re using a single 5400rpm HDD, which is quite slow. Whenever anything else tries to access this drive—especially during writes—it can create a bottleneck, particularly noticeable in write performance.
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Bap56
02-25-2026, 04:53 AM #9

I’d usually agree, but the fast Ethernet connection on your PC might be limited by another factor. You’re using a single 5400rpm HDD, which is quite slow. Whenever anything else tries to access this drive—especially during writes—it can create a bottleneck, particularly noticeable in write performance.

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Madi4067
Member
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02-26-2026, 04:24 PM
#10
It’s unlikely one download will reach 500Mbit anyways. Quick connections focus on supporting many users rather than overloading one. I’d definitely suggest an SSD—it really improves how the system reacts.
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Madi4067
02-26-2026, 04:24 PM #10

It’s unlikely one download will reach 500Mbit anyways. Quick connections focus on supporting many users rather than overloading one. I’d definitely suggest an SSD—it really improves how the system reacts.