You're experiencing unusually high latency during gameplay in CS:GO.
You're experiencing unusually high latency during gameplay in CS:GO.
Hello, I just installed a new router (JetStream AC1900) and have experienced sudden ping spikes while playing games, especially CS:GO. My old router (Netgear WNDR3700) always worked fine with ping, just needed a faster connection. The new router is set to 25ms latency but then jumps to 300-1000ms randomly. Download speeds are okay at 60 Mbps, but upload is very slow (3-4 Mbps). It seems the issue might be related to other devices being off. With my previous setup, download was around 25 Mbps and upload 5 Mbps. I use Wi-Fi but also tested with another router, so it’s not clear what’s causing it. I tried prioritizing my gaming PC but didn’t find a setting for that in the router. Any suggestions?
Have any suggestions? Yes, good ones. Are there any? Well... If you're having ping issues and switching to a different router didn't help, the problem could be with your ISP. Or maybe it's not.
Your internet performance is actually the issue. Comcast treats anything under 300 mbps as unacceptable for tasks like online gaming. With Wi-Fi, no ISP can ensure you receive the speeds you pay for, since Wi-Fi is unreliable, particularly during demanding activities. How far is your device from the router? You might find better results with a wired connection if you're within range. I also agree with the other person that your service provider could be the main reason for your problems.
A link has two points. Swapping one to a newer version while keeping the other unchanged forces the older version into legacy mode so it can communicate with the older end.
I'm not sure. Is the issue on the other side of the WiFi link? Which adapter is connected? Using an older B/g card with a modern AC router could make things worse since the old card can't communicate over AC and the new one might struggle to connect properly.