I just picked up a CyberPowerPC from Best Buy, part of the Game Master series, and everything seems great so far. However, I'm having some serious issues with the WiFi. Initially, I was only getting 1 or 0 bars of connection, even though my router is just below my room. The equipment is brand new from Verizon, so I thought that wouldn't be a problem. I connected the antennae that came with the PC, and while the connection improved to about 200 Mbps, it keeps dropping down to the 40s. I noticed that if I toggle airplane mode on and off, I can temporarily boost the speed back up, but it only drops again eventually. Just to compare, my handheld Legion Go in the same room downloads at around 400-600 Mbps, and my laptop gets a steady 200 Mbps. It's only this new PC that's giving me trouble. Is there something I might be doing wrong, or something I can check? Would getting a better antenna help, or would a USB WiFi adapter provide more stable performance?
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It sounds like you're dealing with some typical WiFi issues. If you're really looking for performance, a mesh WiFi system can help cover dead zones better than standard routers. If that's not an option, you might want to look into using Ethernet cables for better stability. I know running cables can be a hassle, but it's worth it if you want reliable connections!
Cabling isn’t an option for me either, but it’s strange that all my other devices are working fine while this new PC isn’t. It seems odd that it can jump to decent speeds only to drop down like that repeatedly.