SSD upgrade but no noticeable improvement

[tgw]

5 hours ago, giddyup said:

I just heeded the advice I was given when I complained about my PC being slow. It was overwhelmingly recommended that I upgrade from a HDD to a SSD drive, and the difference would be "amazing", but that is not the case.

 

probably none of the readers understood that you would expect the SSD to improve your internet speed. I wouldn't have guessed either.

[ukrules]

5 hours ago, giddyup said:

I just heeded the advice I was given when I complained about my PC being slow. It was overwhelmingly recommended that I upgrade from a HDD to a SSD drive, and the difference would be "amazing", but that is not the case.

Did you replace one SSD drive with another SSD drive?

 

[wpcoe]

Another thing to consider:  Even though he has an Ethernet cable plugged into his computer, is his computer actually *using* the Ethernet cable?  Something might be twitched up and he's still limited to WiFi speeds because he's actually connecting to his modem/router via WiFi.

 

@giddyup:  If you're game and want to see how you're actually connecting to the internet try this:

• Press the "Windows Key" -- usually between the left-hand <Ctrl> and <Alt> keys:                   
• Type in "Control Panel" and <enter>
• Click on "Network and Internet" (this step *might* not be necessary)
• Click on "Network and Sharing Center"
• Click on the name of the "Connections:"

• You should see something like this:

 

What does the speed say on yours?  If it says 1 Gbps, you are indeed on a Gigabit LAN connection.  But if it says something in the 100s, look at the title bar of that window and see if it says "Wi-F- Status" like mine does above.

 

[JetsetBkk]

2 hours ago, wpcoe said:

Another thing to consider:  Even though he has an Ethernet cable plugged into his computer, is his computer actually *using* the Ethernet cable?  Something might be twitched up and he's still limited to WiFi speeds because he's actually connecting to his modem/router via WiFi.

 

@giddyup:  If you're game and want to see how you're actually connecting to the internet try this:

• Press the "Windows Key" -- usually between the left-hand <Ctrl> and <Alt> keys:                   
• Type in "Control Panel" and <enter>
• Click on "Network and Internet" (this step *might* not be necessary)
• Click on "Network and Sharing Center"
• Click on the name of the "Connections:"

• You should see something like this:

 

What does the speed say on yours?  If it says 1 Gbps, you are indeed on a Gigabit LAN connection.  But if it says something in the 100s, look at the title bar of that window and see if it says "Wi-F- Status" like mine does above.

 

 

Wow. Best thread ever!  ???? 

 

    

 

 

[giddyup]

10 hours ago, Oldie said:

I think it might be perhaps a good idea to restart this thread. The OP should explain exactly what problems he has. And only if we understood them completely we should give him an advice what he might try to solve them. First without spending any money.

What seems slow to me is the opening of new tabs, ie if I want to open a new tab in Thai Visa it can take as long as 30 seconds. I also use a site named Torrent Galaxy for torrents, and it can be very slow to open a page and then go back a page. Same on Bittorrent, when I have to open Destination Folder, it can take at least 30 seconds. Now maybe the slowness problems are totally unrelated to my SSD, or the HDD prior, but all I'm saying was the advice given that installing a SSD was going to be some kind of miracle cure. I admit I know sweet FA about computers, other than being able to perform basic search and download functions, and there may be something else slowing down my computer like an Adblock. I do appreciate the advice given, even though a lot of it is over my head.

[lopburi3]

4 minutes ago, giddyup said:

What seems slow to me is the opening of new tabs, ie if I want to open a new tab in Thai Visa it can take as long as 30 seconds. I also use a site named Torrent Galaxy for torrents, and it can be very slow to open a page and then go back a page. Same on Bittorrent, when I have to open Destination Folder, it can take at least 30 seconds. Now maybe the slowness problems are totally unrelated to my SSD, or the HDD prior, but all I'm saying was the advice given that installing a SSD was going to be some kind of miracle cure. I admit I know sweet FA about computers, other than being able to perform basic search and download functions, and there may be something else slowing down my computer like an Adblock. I do appreciate the advice given, even though a lot of it is over my head.

You are listing web site issues for tab openings - everything to do with provider/circuits so SSD is not going to speed that up.  Using a third party DNS server might help as there is nothing wrong with your speed tests (even if lower than advertised they are far better than most people) but as said before a clean install might also need to be done as you are accessing some very iffy sites which could have loaded all kinds of .... onto your computer.  You have to be especially careful of torrent sources - they can be as bad as porn for malware.  Someone has offered to help you so would take him up on the offer.

[BritManToo]

Just now, lopburi3 said:

You are listing web site issues for tab openings - everything to do with provider/circuits so SSD is not going to speed that up.  Using a third party DNS server might help as there is nothing wrong with your speed tests (even if lower than advertised they are far better than most people) but as said before a clean install might also need to be done as you are accessing some very iffy sites which could have loaded all kinds of .... onto your computer.  You have to be especially careful of torrent sources - they can be as bad as porn for malware.  Someone has offered to help you so would take him up on the offer.

Extremely slow browser is nearly always virus/hijack.

[Oldie]

9 minutes ago, giddyup said:

What seems slow to me is the opening of new tabs, ie if I want to open a new tab in Thai Visa it can take as long as 30 seconds. I also use a site named Torrent Galaxy for torrents, and it can be very slow to open a page and then go back a page. Same on Bittorrent, when I have to open Destination Folder, it can take at least 30 seconds. Now maybe the slowness problems are totally unrelated to my SSD, or the HDD prior, but all I'm saying was the advice given that installing a SSD was going to be some kind of miracle cure. I admit I know sweet FA about computers, other than being able to perform basic search and download functions, and there may be something else slowing down my computer like an Adblock. I do appreciate the advice given, even though a lot of it is over my head.

Did you look in the task manager - CPU usage and memory usage? Did you try Google Chrome? The link that I sent you is for the portable version. So it will not install but run directly from the folder where you put it. If you need any help we this let me know it. But of course you can install the normal (not portable) version too. 

[lopburi3]

Just now, BritManToo said:

Extremely slow browser is nearly always virus/hijack.

Except when you cite ThaiVisa - that is normally a PIA loading for many people without other issues.

[ignis]

28 minutes ago, giddyup said:

What seems slow to me is the opening of new tabs, ie if I want to open a new tab in Thai Visa it can take as long as 30 seconds. I also use a site named Torrent Galaxy for torrents, and it can be very slow to open a page and then go back a page. Same on Bittorrent, when I have to open Destination Folder, it can take at least 30 seconds. Now maybe the slowness problems are totally unrelated to my SSD, or the HDD prior, but all I'm saying was the advice given that installing a SSD was going to be some kind of miracle cure. I admit I know sweet FA about computers, other than being able to perform basic search and download functions, and there may be something else slowing down my computer like an Adblock. I do appreciate the advice given, even though a lot of it is over my head.

 Do you use different Browsers ? I have 4 [all have the same contents on them]  My 1st browser is Chrome, some sites open far faster if I use the AVG Browser, others if I use Opera,  very very rare I use M$ Edge,  after time you know which one to use on different web addresses ..

 

As for fitting a SSD my OS opened far far faster than the HDD drive

Edit: also depends on Ram [memory] + Speed of these memory sticks

[NanLaew]

10 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

13 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Extremely slow browser is nearly always virus/hijack.

Except when you cite ThaiVisa - that is normally a PIA loading for many people without other issues.

 

That's true. This website is a very bad one to try and benchmark one's internet performance on.

 

From the OP's latest comments, it does appear that his browser may be polluted.

 

If that's the case, maybe the OP can try another browser. If Chrome and Firefox are already in use and both are similarly afflicted, check that the latest versions have been installed.

 

If both are current versions, try another browser like Opera of, if push comes to shove, Edge.

 

If trying a new browser, do not allow it to copy bookmarks and the like from other resident browsers and don't make it the default browser either.

[Oldie]

I just tried your Torrent Galaxy - no problems here. Do you sometimes make a total scan for viruses with an updated virus scanner? 

[lopburi3]

1 minute ago, Oldie said:

I just tried your Torrent Galaxy - no problems here. Do you sometimes make a total scan for viruses with an updated virus scanner? 

The problems often comes when you download files or during a web site compromise.  Never click executable file downloads is basic safety.

[giddyup]

25 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

The problems often comes when you download files or during a web site compromise.  Never click executable file downloads is basic safety.

Do you have any adblocks for TG? Using Chrome is definitely a lot faster than Firefox for Torrent Galaxy. Thanks.

[JetsetBkk]

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

. I also use a site named Torrent Galaxy for torrents, and it can be very slow to open a page and then go back a page. Same on Bittorrent, when I have to open Destination Folder, it can take at least 30 seconds.

 

Are you permanently running a torrent program (bittorrent client, e.g. uTorrent, vuze) while you are using your computer "normally"?

[lopburi3]

19 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Do you have any adblocks for TG?

I never used that site so have no knowledge.  But know YTS has been hacked forever it seems with new tab opening as well as what you selected - so have to close the spam tab and not click on anything.  Expect many others are having same issues.

[JetsetBkk]

1 hour ago, lopburi3 said:

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Extremely slow browser is nearly always virus/hijack.

Except when you cite ThaiVisa - that is normally a PIA loading for many people without other issues.

 

That's because of all those dämn foreigners with nothing better to do...

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, JetsetBkk said:

 

Are you permanently running a torrent program (bittorrent client, e.g. uTorrent, vuze) while you are using your computer "normally"?

Yes, Bittorrent pretty much all the time.

[JetsetBkk]

Just now, giddyup said:

2 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

 

Are you permanently running a torrent program (bittorrent client, e.g. uTorrent, vuze) while you are using your computer "normally"?

Yes, Bittorrent pretty much all the time.

 

Bingo!   

[NanLaew]

11 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

13 minutes ago, giddyup said:

15 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

 

Are you permanently running a torrent program (bittorrent client, e.g. uTorrent, vuze) while you are using your computer "normally"?

Yes, Bittorrent pretty much all the time.

 

Bingo!   

 

We have a WINNER!

[OneeyedJohn]

I use BiglyBt for torrents, simple and quick. If ur interested I can also give u the best port no to use.

 

[KannikaP]

17 hours ago, giddyup said:

I believe I pay for 1gbps and I'm getting 267mbps (today). I'm connected to 5G.

The 1Gb/s from your ISP, and 5G mobile data are two completely separate things.

 

Go to Control Panel, Device Manager, Network Adapters, in my case Realtek Family Controller, Properties, Advanced, Speed & Duplex, and on Value click on 1.0 Gbps Full Duplex.

 

[giddyup]

11 minutes ago, OneeyedJohn said:

I use BiglyBt for torrents, simple and quick. If ur interested I can also give u the best port no to use.

 

Bittorent is easy and quick for downloads, but if it's slowing down my PC then I'll only use it when I have to.

[giddyup]

4 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

The 1Gb/s from your ISP, and 5G mobile data are two completely separate things.

 

Go to Control Panel, Device Manager, Network Adapters, in my case Realtek Family Controller, Properties, Advanced, Speed & Duplex, and on Value click on 1.0 Gbps Full Duplex.

 

1.0 Gbps is what it is now.

[Susco]

37 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

 

Bingo!   

 

When I'm filling up the swimming pool, and the bathtub as well, the flow from my kitchen tap is just a trickle.

 

Should I start a thread, or file a claim with Mitsubishi pumps right away?

[JetsetBkk]

4 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Bittorent is easy and quick for downloads, but if it's slowing down my PC then I'll only use it when I have to.

 

Try turning off  Bittorrent, close any other programs and then go to fast.com.

 

[giddyup]

2 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

 

Try turning off  Bittorrent, close any other programs and then go to fast.com.

 

I'm actually downloading a couple of torrents, but I'll give it a try as soon as it's finished. Thanks.

[KannikaP]

16 hours ago, bolt said:

You may be paying 3BB for 1GB speed, but maybe your router is older, for example my old router was only giving me 300mb, I complained to 3BB and they checked and confirmed my router was too slow for 1GB. Even though they upgraded my package to 1GB!!

 

As for your situation it could be many things, what speeds are you looking for, Internet browsing? files or programs opening on your PC (reading & Writing speeds)

Can you be more precise with what you wanted to improve.

Plenty of people can advise you here  

I recently took on 3BBs TV box (load of rubbish) but the first thing they did was to replace the router, free of charge.

[JetsetBkk]

Just now, KannikaP said:

3BBs TV box (load of rubbish)

Agreed!

[KannikaP]

16 hours ago, upu2 said:

Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac and 802.11ax both have a 5GHz band available. 5G is also used for Mobile phones

Unfortunately both these protocols use 5G in their name, and mant many people mix them up.