Major issues connecting to some services, otherwise fast download speeds

[Eggy]

Hi, I have recently experienced issues with my internet connection. Some sites and downloads work completely fine, although most sites take long or several attempts to open. Some, such as speedtest.net, only displays a blank page. When I first manage to connect and download something, the download speed is good (50mbps). I experience the most issues these times:

 

- Opening web pages through any browser
- Windows update: keeps checking for updates

- Checking online for new drivers through the device manager: just keeps searching

- Downloading the Minecraft Launcher after downloading the installer: stuck at 0.04MB

- Able to connect, open and log in to Fortnite, but is disconnected when I try to enter a battle

 

Note 1: No other devices on the network experience these problems

Note 2: The computer uses ethernet cable, no wifi

 

I am trying to sell the computer, and have therefore recently upgraded from Win 8.1 to Win 10, + installed a new graphics card (GTX 770).

 

I have tried these "fixes", with no luck:

- Reinstall realtek ethernet drivers

- Use various dns adresses

- Check physical cables

- Flush dns, release, renew through ipconfig

- Disable the firewall through Windows Defender Security Center

 

My rough specs are:

amd fx 8320

8gb ram

gtx 770 2gb

windows 10

realtek pcie gbe family controller (device manager)

 

 

Help is appreciated!!

[Windows7ge]

You said you flushed DNS but did you try using a different DNS? These websites that don't load right. If they take a long time to reply before finally not fully loading it could be a DNS issue. Try a different server (if you're using your ISP's that could be the issue, possibly):

 

8.8.8.8 Google DNS 1

8.8.4.4 Google DNS 2

1.1.1.1 Cloudflare DNS 1

1.0.0.1 Cloudflare DNS 2

There's some websites that tell you which DNS server is fastest in terms of closest to you. I'll try finding one.

 

Found it: https://www.dnsperf.com/

[Eggy]

1 hour ago, Windows7ge said:

You said you flushed DNS but did you try using a different DNS? These websites that don't load right. If they take a long time to reply before finally not fully loading it could be a DNS issue. Try a different server (if you're using your ISP's that could be the issue, possibly):

 

8.8.8.8 Google DNS 1

8.8.4.4 Google DNS 2

1.1.1.1 Cloudflare DNS 1

1.0.0.1 Cloudflare DNS 2

There's some websites that tell you which DNS server is fastest in terms of closest to you. I'll try finding one.

 

Found it: https://www.dnsperf.com/

Ah, my bad. I meant to write dns instead of different ipv4 adresses. Edited it now.

I tried both your suggested servers, same issues with all of them. I have a feeling it's something with the computer itself.

[Windows7ge]

46 minutes ago, Eggy said:

Ah, my bad. I meant to write dns instead of different ipv4 adresses. Edited it now.

I tried both your suggested servers, same issues with all of them. I have a feeling it's something with the computer itself.

So I take it other network clients aren't having this issue?

 

Nvm you said that already.

 

I'd try Safe mode w/ networking. I don't think you listed that.

[Eggy]

On 5/2/2018 at 8:23 PM, Windows7ge said:

So I take it other network clients aren't having this issue?

 

Nvm you said that already.

 

I'd try Safe mode w/ networking. I don't think you listed that.

I did try that too, didn't fix anything either

[Windows7ge]

1 hour ago, Eggy said:

I did try that too, didn't fix anything either

You said you tried reinstalling the Ethernet driver. Did you try updating it?

[Eggy]

On 5/6/2018 at 5:47 PM, Windows7ge said:

You said you tried reinstalling the Ethernet driver. Did you try updating it?

Yep, did both.

 

Anyone know if purchasing a separate pcie network card could fix the issues? Or could this be a waste of money since the problem lies more deeply?

[Windows7ge]

22 minutes ago, Eggy said:

Yep, did both.

 

Anyone know if purchasing a separate pcie network card could fix the issues? Or could this be a waste of money since the problem lies more deeply?

Before resorting to spending money on a hunch that it's a hardware fault try putting Ubuntu on a thumb drive and running it. If your connection issues vanish then it is definitely a software issue within windows and a new NIC would be completely unnecessary.