[SOLVED] PC can't get above 90-100 MBPS w/ ethernet

Jul 13, 2021
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Hi all -

I can't get my PC to get above 90-100 MBPS even though I have 1.2 gig internet and all other devices on my network get significantly higher speeds. I'm at a loss at this point of what to do.. any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Things I've tried:

  • Same ethernet port w/ different devices
  • Multiple network cards (one built in to motherboard and one custom installed TP Link)
  • Wiped entire PC and reinstalled windows
  • Adjusted / reset BIOS settings
  • Unplugged ram, graphics card, and everything within the rig besides the CPU and power supply
  • Did a Network Reset
  • Updated all drivers

I'm probably leaving a few things out that I've tried. Feels like there's nothing left to do and I'm about to buy a new motherboard/CPU because I can't think of anything else to do at this point.

Any advice? Thanks for taking the time to help.
 
Solution
Hi all -

I can't get my PC to get above 90-100 MBPS even though I have 1.2 gig internet and all other devices on my network get significantly higher speeds. I'm at a loss at this point of what to do.. any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Things I've tried:

  • Same ethernet port w/ different devices
  • Multiple network cards (one built in to motherboard and one custom installed TP Link)
  • Wiped entire PC and reinstalled windows
  • Adjusted / reset BIOS settings
  • Unplugged ram, graphics card, and everything within the rig besides the CPU and power supply
  • Did a Network Reset
  • Updated all drivers
I'm probably leaving a few things out that I've tried. Feels like there's nothing left to do and I'm about to...
Here are all the boring troubleshooting tips first. At the router try plugging your Ethernet cable in another port, try using a different Ethernet cable, go in to device manager and disable then reenable the network card, check to see if the network card driver can be updated, run the network troubleshooter. Let us know if any of this helped.
 
Hi all -

I can't get my PC to get above 90-100 MBPS even though I have 1.2 gig internet and all other devices on my network get significantly higher speeds. I'm at a loss at this point of what to do.. any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Things I've tried:

  • Same ethernet port w/ different devices
  • Multiple network cards (one built in to motherboard and one custom installed TP Link)
  • Wiped entire PC and reinstalled windows
  • Adjusted / reset BIOS settings
  • Unplugged ram, graphics card, and everything within the rig besides the CPU and power supply
  • Did a Network Reset
  • Updated all drivers
I'm probably leaving a few things out that I've tried. Feels like there's nothing left to do and I'm about to buy a new motherboard/CPU because I can't think of anything else to do at this point.

Any advice? Thanks for taking the time to help.
The first thing is ALWAYS a brand new Cat5e or Cat6A 100% copper 22-24GA cable directly from the router to your PC. No in-wall cable or wall plates. No used cables. No flat cables.
If you have to move your PC to accomplish this test, then you move it. But without a test like this there is no definite way to troubleshoot, IMO.
If you need a new cable I recommend the monoprice cables on Amazon (or the Monoprice website) -- https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Flexboot-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch/dp/B00KWS7GAC
 
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The first thing is ALWAYS a brand new Cat5e or Cat6A 100% copper 22-24GA cable directly from the router to your PC. No in-wall cable or wall plates. No used cables. No flat cables.
If you have to move your PC to accomplish this test, then you move it. But without a test like this there is no definite way to troubleshoot, IMO.
If you need a new cable I recommend the monoprice cables on Amazon (or the Monoprice website) -- https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Flexboot-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch/dp/B00KWS7GAC
Thanks for the reply. I've tested multiple cables - and these cables + this same ethernet wall outlet produce faster speeds for other devices.