I'm currently grappling with a major issue: despite having fiber internet with a 1 Gbps plan and using an Ethernet connection on my PC, I'm facing horrible ping spikes while gaming. I live in an apartment and share internet with two others, but they're not having any problems. When I play, my ping fluctuates wildly, sometimes hitting as high as 1083 ms. It started to frustrate me because I upgraded my internet specifically to avoid lag, and now it's worse than before. I've tried swapping my Ethernet cable, but it didn't help. When I switch to WiFi, the spikes disappear, but the connection isn't the best. I notice that as I keep playing, my ping increases from around 70-98 ms to much higher, causing lag in games and even on Discord. Is there anything I can do to fix this so I can enjoy my games without interruptions?
3 Answers
I suspect you might have a bad Ethernet card or port. Sometimes, even if the lights are on and the connection appears fine, there could still be internal issues. You might want to check the Ethernet settings in your PC or consider getting a USB Ethernet adapter to see if that makes a difference.
Have you tried running some basic ping tests using the command prompt? You can easily do this by typing 'ping www.google.com -t' in the command prompt to see continuous results. Also, check how long your Ethernet cable is. A long run could contribute to issues unless it's a good quality cable. If you're using wall faceplates, try plugging your computer directly into the router to eliminate potential issues there. If everything else fails, consider testing your PC in a different location or see if tethering to your mobile helps; it might point to whether the issue lies with your PC or the network.
It might be worth contacting your ISP to see if they can identify any issues on their end. Also, consider investing in a good modem/router combo that can handle high speeds better; sometimes the router can bottleneck your connection even if the internet speed is fine.
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