I'm experiencing a major issue with my download speeds on my PC. Despite my household being on a plan for 2gbps, I'm barely reaching 50mbps when downloading games on Steam. I've tried a variety of troubleshooting steps, including switching Steam download servers, adjusting the Ethernet settings, using different Ethernet cables, and even moving to a new house and router setup, but nothing has worked. Other devices in the house are getting the expected speeds. I'm open to providing more details if needed! Thanks for any help!
3 Answers
It sounds like your network interface card (NIC) or your operating system might be the culprits here. Try testing your speeds with a different NIC; they’re usually pretty affordable. If the new NIC improves your speeds, then you know where the issue lies.
Have you tried doing a speed test on a dedicated speed testing website rather than Steam itself? Steam can throttle speeds based on user load. It might give you a better idea of your actual capabilities.
If your speed tests show normal results, it's confusing why your downloads on Steam are lagging. It's worth checking that your OS is up to date, too. You mentioned that you transferred an old version of Windows; that could be affecting performance.
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