Slow Internet after Installing Graphics Card

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HiddenSecrets

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Hey guys,

Finally, after 2 months of research, phone calls, asking friends, family members, ect... I'm hear to ask the ones who I should of asked a long time ago...

For the past couple of months I've been running into some problems with my desktop. Before, I purchased the desktop I was using a HP Pavilion laptop for awhile. Then, decided to run a second monitor HP 2211x with the laptop. Which, worked great for a few months and then started lagging. So, I decided to invest in a more powerful machine a desktop ASUS PowerSpec B728 with an Intel Core i7-6700 Processor 3.40Hz with the HP 2211x monitor. It worked great!

Then, I decided to invest in 2 -24" Samsung LED SD300 Monitors to run them vertically. The lag came back, due to the dual monitor setup? I guess. So, I went for another leap by purchasing an XFX Radeon RX 470 4gb Graphics Card. Which, started off super smooth. Seeing how perfect everything was running, no lag, no stutter, just complete smoothness I couldn't believe my eyes, it was a huge burst of relief of serotonin into my brain hehe, what a feeling. Then, of course I began to witness slow internet!

So, the only issue I'm having is slow internet. The lagging was only occurring, while I was playing online poker (the only program I use the computer for). Which, the graphics card worked wonders on the lag issues BUT unfortunately for some odd reason ever since I installed the graphics card, my internet has been running terrible.

It's hard to believe I need something else other then the graphics card. The only other thing that comes to mind is a Power Supply, maybe?


If anyone has witnessed this or/and solved the problem. Please, feel free to let me know. It'll be much appreciated.


Desktop Specs:
ASUS PowerSpec B728
Intel Core i7-6700 Processor 3.40GHz
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
16GB DDR4-2133 RAM
480GB Solid State Drive
Intel HD Graphics 530 (uninstalled b/c new graphics card)
ASUS 24x DVDRW Drive
Multi-in-One Memory Card Reader
10/100/1000 Network
802.11ac Wireless

Monitor Specs: (if needed)
Samsung LED SD 300
Game Mode
Magic Upscale
Tilt
MEGA Dynamic Contrast
1920 x 1080

Graphics Card Specs:
XFX Radeon RX 470 4gb
[Ghost 4.0] Thermal Technology
[Zero DB] Auto Load Sensing Fan
[Hard Swap] Interchangeable Fan
DirectX 12 Optimized
FinFET 14
HDR Ready
AMD FreeSync Technology
4th Generation GCN
AMD LiquidVR Technology
AMD Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)
Radeon Software
Vulkan Ready
AMD Crossfire Technology
AMD XConnect Ready
AMD Eyefinity Technology
PCI Express 3.0 Support
OpenGL 4.5 Support
OpenCL Support
Displayport 1.4
HDMI 2.0b


Thanks in advance!
 
johnb35

johnb35

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What is the exact model number of power supply you have? What speed internet do you pay for? Go here and do a speedtest and let us know the results.

www.speedtest.net
 
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HiddenSecrets

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I did a bunch of tests today... w/ the dual monitor setup I didn't get more then 0.09 Mbps on download and upload. Then, with the single monitor I received it's full potential, 14.2Mbps download and 21.6 Mbps upload. So, it's something to do with the dual monitor setup. Something isn't powerful enough for me to run them both. At this point, I could see it's not the graphics card.

Evga 400w Power Supply: 100-N1-0400-L1

I have Verizon using WiFi 150/150 internet speed
 
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johnb35

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Power supply is little too weak to be running the rx470 Look at getting a 500 watt unit. Also, are you running the latest video card drivers?
 
Agent Smith

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Make sure that when you install the vid drivers that you use a custom install and uncheck all the fluff that seems to come with these drivers anymore. I know Nvidia bundles crap with their drivers that uses telemetry and spies on you so you need to uncheck all that crap. Perhaps AMD has the same thing?
 
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HiddenSecrets

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WOW! I really think this is the time to say, "I changed something." to save my ass for looking like a fool BUT I'm going to man up... I... I... I... had to push the damn plug more into the GPU! Everything is running solid!

Thanks a million, guys. Really appreciate the quick response.

And, a HUGE apology, as well. hehe.
 
johnb35

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I would still get a higher wattage psu. You are under powering the video card with that unit.
 
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HiddenSecrets

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You know what, it did only work for such a little time. By unplugging the connector out of the GPU, then plugging it back in I guess it gave it some life for the two monitors to work for such a short amount of time. Which, sums everything up as you stated get a more powerful PSU. Sounds right? I think you nailed it. I'll grab one today.
 
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HiddenSecrets

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Alright, I messed up. I purchased the Evga 500B and opened up my PC and what do you know... The stock one is 500W! So, I guess go for the 600B? or Corsair CX650? I guess it won't hurt if I go a bit more, right?

Deadpool... Thanks but the store near me doesn't hold those. You think I should go for the 650?
 
JLuchinski

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HiddenSecrets said:
Alright, I messed up. I purchased the Evga 500B and opened up my PC and what do you know... The stock one is 500W! So, I guess go for the 600B? or Corsair CX650? I guess it won't hurt if I go a bit more, right?

Deadpool... Thanks but the store near me doesn't hold those. You think I should go for the 650?
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What's the brand name of the PSU that's in your computer now? The no name ones are garbage, you're better off with a well known brand such as the ones that were recommended to you. If budget allows it then get the 650 watt, it will give you more headroom and nothing will be under-powered.
 
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I just bought the Corsair 650W, doing the install right now. The Corsair didn't come with the CPU connection, which is on the stock one (Evga 500w). And, another small white connector. Idk why it didn't come with all. I guess I'll have to run out and buy them?
 
johnb35

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The corsair will have an 8 pin cpu connector which can break down into 2-4 pin connectors if your cpu power socket is only 4 pins.
 
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HiddenSecrets

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Erase that white connector... Got it. I gotta say this is some wild stuff. I ain't no tech head but working on my car is a breeze compared to this!
 
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HiddenSecrets

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Oh wow... awesome. So, this may be a dumb question but it doesn't look like it actually breaks off... Should I just plug the 6pin into the 4?
 
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HiddenSecrets

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Alright, everything's in. All wires were tripled checked to make sure all are connected tightly. Unfortunately, the PSU actually made my internet speed more terrible. Even by running one monitor, which last time was perfect. What's going on with this?
 
johnb35

johnb35

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Don't understand how thats an Asus poweredge when it has an Asrock motherboard in it. Check to see what bios revision is installed. The lastest is 7.10 Actually sounds like shitty motherboard now.
 
JLuchinski

JLuchinski

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This is a very strange issue, are you connected to your router via wifi or hardwired? Did you try calling your ISP?
 
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