Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my internet speed after getting a new Comcast setup with 600mbps. While my phones and other desktop get speeds between 550-710mbps, my Alienware Area 51 R5 is consistently stuck between 80-115mbps. Occasionally when I optimize with Dell SupportAssist, I see speeds jump to 300-330mbps, but they don't last. I'm connected via Ethernet, and Wi-Fi doesn't show much difference either. I've even tested in safe mode and hit 710mbps, so there's something going on with my main setup. I also use Bitdefender for antivirus, which is on all devices in my house, but reinstalling it didn't help. Is there an easy way to identify what's limiting my speed on this PC? Thanks!
3 Answers
Have you checked for updated network drivers on the Dell support site? Sometimes simply updating can make a big difference.
You might want to check if the Killer QOS app is running on your machine. It's known for slowing down internet speeds. Try disabling it and see if your speeds improve!
Try running your speed test in an incognito window. Sometimes browser plugins can affect your speeds. Disable them one by one if you find that helps!
I just gave that a shot and managed to hit 142mbps, which is definitely better! Nothing big popped out in Task Manager, though.
I did exit out of it earlier hoping for a fix, but I'm still seeing low speeds. I'm uninstalling it completely now to test.