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Riingo posted on Jan 02, 2014 12:43:48 AM - Report post

I'm not any IT guy, I only know a little about computers. But here's my question.

My net connection is rated for 15MB/s.
The faster Steam server I've found is the NY server which gives me 1.8MB/s.

Why exactly do steam downloads go so slow?

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OnlyLagKillsMe posted on Jan 02, 2014 1:24:49 AM - Report post

No idea, but I also never go over 1.6 and my speed is about 11MB/s.

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DABhand posted on Jan 02, 2014 1:55:36 AM - Report post

Depends on distance from server, if any hops between you and the server is lagging, also bandwith is limited, there is no infinite bandwith supply.

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infinite_gamer posted on Jan 02, 2014 2:40:54 AM - Report post

But,there IS an Infinite_Gamer!

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ServiusTheBear posted on Jan 02, 2014 5:15:29 AM - Report post

quote:

originally posted by DABhand

Depends on distance from server, if any hops between you and the server is lagging, also bandwith is limited, there is no infinite bandwith supply.

Yep its all about distance and what is between you and them. At times my speed can hit 20mbs if a majorly lucky. But generally it will stay at about 2.2mbs to 2.4mbs.

If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated line straight to your exchange hub with no tech. I might get perfect upload and download speeds.

As for normal people like I and Dab have said its all about the distance and what is between you and them.

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JB_1981 posted on Jan 02, 2014 5:50:08 AM - Report post

have a Tech savvy friend open all the required ports on your router.

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Riingo posted on Jan 02, 2014 9:42:01 AM - Report post

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originally posted by Johnny5clowna

have a Tech savvy friend open all the required ports on your router.

that seems risky to me. Lol

Idk on the Columbus server I get less than NY. Idk why but thanks for the answers.

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Dhampy posted on Jan 02, 2014 11:09:52 AM - Report post

I almost never get below 3 mb/s.

I'm at 3.4 on what I'm downloading now.

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