I'm on a 1000 Mbps internet connection, but my download speeds never exceed 60-65 MB/s. I'm aware that I won't always reach the maximum speed, especially with various factors in play, but I was hoping to at least hit around 100 MB/s. No matter what platform I'm using—whether it's Steam, Epic Games, or Battle.net—I rarely see speeds above 70-80 MB/s, and they often drop back to around 60. My speed tests show consistent results between 900-930 Mbps, and I'm using a CAT 6 copper cable along with an SSD M.2 1TB. I've tried multiple troubleshooting methods without success. Can anyone shed some light on what's going on?
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Just a heads up, ISP speeds are often measured in Mbps, not MB/s. So your maximum theoretical speed is 125 MB/s. If you're consistently hitting over 100 MB/s, your internet seems fine. Just remember that most servers won't let you hit that max due to throttling.
Definitely! Sometimes you just have to reset expectations based on real-world conditions.
Your situation sounds pretty typical, even with a 1000 Mbps connection. Many users find their practical download speeds are capped around 60-65 MB/s due to overhead or server limits.
It's worth checking if the download server you're using can actually handle gigabit speeds. Sometimes, the source of your downloads may throttle speeds based on their own limitations. Just because you have fast internet doesn't mean every server can keep up with it.
Totally agree! Also, keep in mind that ISP advertised speeds are often theoretical. You want to download at those speeds, but real-world factors like other users and network congestion can affect your experience.
Yeah, in some countries, it’s illegal for ISPs to advertise speeds they don't actually deliver. If you're not getting within 10% of the advertised speed, you may have grounds for a complaint.
Remember, the slowest part of your download chain can limit your speeds. You could run a tracert command in CMD to identify where the bottlenecks occur in your network path. This way, you can see if something outside your ISP is causing the slowdown.
Considering you’re getting decent speed test results, maybe check if your hard drive is a bottleneck. If you have an older drive, that could slow things down, especially during downloads. An upgrade might give you a significant boost!
Exactly! If only you had mentioned your drive in your original post. It really matters!
Noted! But your setup looks okay; just focus on those potential weak points.
Good point! You need to keep your terminology straight, though—converting theoretical speeds can really help clarify expectations.