my internet is deathly slow? wtf

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:03 PM

I have noticed since I purchased my computer new, that my internet browsing speed has slowed down a considerable amount since it was new, I have comcast cable high speed, when I first got it there was no waiting for buffering videos etc.. now when I want to watch clips they play a second or two then buffer, does anyone know what i can do to fix this?
let the flaming begin!

Mo · 09-06-2006, 10:06 PM

buy a new computer

edit:

doh! forgot to add the reason.

New computer will have new electrons in the chips which are faster than old electrons

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:09 PM

computer is only a few months old and is ho made

Proeliator · 09-06-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 85toykrawler

only a few months old and is ho made

Either you need to pay your ho's more, or even better, maybe you should have the ho's giving you rusty trombones instead of building you computers

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:15 PM

seagate 250 gig harddrive, ati radeon xpress 200 socket, 64 bit athlon processor, 2 gigs of memory, ge force graphics card, Im pretty sure its not outdated yet

Otto Man · 09-06-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 85toykrawler

seagate 250 gig harddrive, ati radeon xpress 200 socket, 64 bit athlon processor, 2 gigs of memory, ge force graphics card, Im pretty sure its not outdated yet

No, but it sounds like your brain is

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:25 PM

sure ive hit my head a few times, but Im only 20 so the mentality is still there fawker

Mo · 09-06-2006, 10:25 PM

it's the electrons. they're wearing out.

those 64 bit machines use them twice as quickly as the 32 bit ones

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:27 PM

bull, the computer is only like 2-3 months old

animator · 09-06-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 85toykrawler

bull, the computer is only like 2-3 months old

Time for a new one...

They really need to be replaced every month or so.

Mo · 09-06-2006, 10:30 PM

mebbe your harddrive needs to be lubricated?

Otto Man · 09-06-2006, 10:31 PM

Find a program called CCleaner. That program is awesome. If it is not needed for the computer to run right, it deletes it (Excluding games and applications and whatnot)

Chances are you have a bunch of spyware from visiting all of those porn sites. And what Mo said.

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:31 PM

schulze · 09-06-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 85toykrawler

... I have comcast cable high speed,

Somewhat OT...my Comcast has sucked the last month or so, with frequent intermittent drops. They've been out once & replaced some rusty outside connections etc. but the problem is still on our street. I can't be home during their "windows" and I'm tired of it. So, much as I used to hate Sprint I've decided to try Embarq's internet. It's cheaper; I have a landline already and I'll get back the calling package I had before for nothing; it's included in the basic price.
Does anybody have any feedback on it?
Pip

Mo · 09-06-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto Man

Find a program called CCleaner. That program is awesome. If it is not needed for the computer to run right, it deletes it (Excluding games and applications and whatnot)

Chances are you have a bunch of spyware from visiting all of those porn sites. And what Mo said.

pffft.

not as good as deltree c:

85toykrawler · 09-06-2006, 10:35 PM

thats about how long ago mine started that crap? maybe I should switch providers to see if that helps?

unimogken · 09-07-2006, 04:19 PM

I'm on comcast currently and its been really slow lately.

Try cycling (unplug and plug back in) the modem for a minute or two and see if that changes anything.

I've had it with comcast and i'm getting Verizon FiOS service next week!

gipper · 09-07-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 85toykrawler

thats about how long ago mine started that crap? maybe I should switch providers to see if that helps?

Cable is a pooled resource by regions (neighborhoods). The more people on in your neighborhood, the slower your's will be. SInce they've begun offering VOIP (phone service) it's all gone to shit b/c the switches can't handle the traffic (they're failing). That's been the story with charter cable anyway, comcast is likely in the same boat.

DSL is different b/c of the nature of the difference b/w cable and phone lines. You are alotted a certain BW direct to the ISP so the service won't have a peak as fast as cable, but it won't have a valley like cable either (when a bunch of people are killing it). The cable companies will get it picked up by installing new switches and upgrading their gear, downsizing their regions, etc., but until then, it's just going to suck.

gipper · 09-07-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by unimogken

I'm on comcast currently and its been really slow lately.

Try cycling (unplug and plug back in) the modem for a minute or two and see if that changes anything.

I've had it with comcast and i'm getting Verizon FiOS service next week!

I saw where they just completed that in a couple of test markets. I didn't realize that Redmond was one. I knew of NY.

Do you work for MS? Have we met?

gipper · 09-07-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by unimogken

I'm on comcast currently and its been really slow lately.

Try cycling (unplug and plug back in) the modem for a minute or two and see if that changes anything.

I've had it with comcast and i'm getting Verizon FiOS service next week!

I saw where they just completed that in a couple of test markets. I didn't realize that Redmond was one. I knew of NY.

Do you work for MS? Have we met?

gipper · 09-07-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gipper

I saw where they just completed that in a couple of test markets. I didn't realize that Redmond was one. I knew of NY.

Do you work for MS? Have we met?

HOLY GLITCH BATMAN. I only hit post twice.

landusepbb · 09-07-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gipper

Cable is a pooled resource by regions (neighborhoods). The more people on in your neighborhood, the slower your's will be. SInce they've begun offering VOIP (phone service) it's all gone to shit b/c the switches can't handle the traffic (they're failing). That's been the story with charter cable anyway, comcast is likely in the same boat.

DSL is different b/c of the nature of the difference b/w cable and phone lines. You are alotted a certain BW direct to the ISP so the service won't have a peak as fast as cable, but it won't have a valley like cable either (when a bunch of people are killing it). The cable companies will get it picked up by installing new switches and upgrading their gear, downsizing their regions, etc., but until then, it's just going to suck.

Yep, that is exactly it. When cable was a big secret, it was smoking fast, then everyone heard it was faster than dsl, switched, and then pfft.

Boheefus · 09-07-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by unimogken

I'm on comcast currently and its been really slow lately.

Try cycling (unplug and plug back in) the modem for a minute or two and see if that changes anything.

I've had it with comcast and i'm getting Verizon FiOS service next week!

I will be hearing from you soon

unimogken · 09-14-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Boheefus

I will be hearing from you soon

Are you the one I will talk to when I cancel Comcast? Do you work in the "retention department?"

Boheefus · 09-14-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by unimogken

Are you the one I will talk to when I cancel Comcast? Do you work in the "retention department?"

negative, I work for tha guys you will be ordering from

09-06-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
85toykrawler Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72132 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 155	my internet is deathly slow? wtf I have noticed since I purchased my computer new, that my internet browsing speed has slowed down a considerable amount since it was new, I have comcast cable high speed, when I first got it there was no waiting for buffering videos etc.. now when I want to watch clips they play a second or two then buffer, does anyone know what i can do to fix this? let the flaming begin!

09-06-2006, 10:06 PM	#2
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: The basement Posts: 14,569	buy a new computer edit: doh! forgot to add the reason. New computer will have new electrons in the chips which are faster than old electrons __________________ nothing on ebay justadad Last edited by Mo; 09-06-2006 at 10:06 PM.

09-06-2006, 10:25 PM	#8
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: The basement Posts: 14,569	it's the electrons. they're wearing out. those 64 bit machines use them twice as quickly as the 32 bit ones __________________ nothing on ebay justadad

09-06-2006, 10:30 PM	#11
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: The basement Posts: 14,569	mebbe your harddrive needs to be lubricated? __________________ nothing on ebay justadad

09-07-2006, 04:19 PM	#17
unimogken snatch cannon Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11745 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 976	I'm on comcast currently and its been really slow lately. Try cycling (unplug and plug back in) the modem for a minute or two and see if that changes anything. I've had it with comcast and i'm getting Verizon FiOS service next week! __________________ Later, Ken 1 Mercedes Benz Unimog 404s

09-06-2006, 10:09 PM	#3
85toykrawler Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72132 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 155	computer is only a few months old and is ho made

09-06-2006, 10:15 PM	#5
85toykrawler Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72132 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 155	seagate 250 gig harddrive, ati radeon xpress 200 socket, 64 bit athlon processor, 2 gigs of memory, ge force graphics card, Im pretty sure its not outdated yet

09-06-2006, 10:27 PM	#9
85toykrawler Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72132 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 155	bull, the computer is only like 2-3 months old

09-06-2006, 10:31 PM	#13
85toykrawler Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72132 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 155

09-06-2006, 10:35 PM	#16
85toykrawler Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72132 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 155	thats about how long ago mine started that crap? maybe I should switch providers to see if that helps?

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