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I'm just going to put this one in the public forums...

Update: The Multithread Speed Test doesn't just open more threads, it can also test servers simultaneously and return a single result. Get a single number for a world-wide speed test. Select one or all of TestMy.net's servers. Hey testers! I came up with something new yesterday. It came together better than I had imagined. It's actually a twist on an old technique I used to use. So, the normal download speed test streams the data, as you would read a document. This new method loads elements that are able to be simultaneously downloaded, in a way that allows your browser to max out. I achieve speed far greater using this method, confirmed by readings from the controller. It taxes my connection so hard it causes my Pandora to pause and skip. That's when you know you're pulling all it's got (confirms that I'm pulling the same speeds I get from Usenet and torrents... still 50 Mbps below what Cox advertises for my package). The speed builds faster and is held longer... but I've also seen in my test bed where the opposite is true, the configuration and the browsers optimization and performance come into play for sure. If for example the browser is only set to allow a limited number of concurrent connections, then performance on this test will obviously suffer. This in no way is meant to replace the download test I have now, they are two totally separate methods and can both be used in their own way to find issues. They're both correct... they just request the information in different ways so the result is different. The normal test finds things that multithreading would hide. The information from the multithreaded test can be just as useful. In my opinion comparing the results of the two test types can lead users to discover and resolve more issues easier. Okay, I blabbed for long enough. For anyone that stuck around... Turn on multithreading - switch the server or follow that link again to turn it off. This only works with the download speed test and disables TiP when enabled. Realize that this method could be more resource intensive. That's the point to a test like this... you want to tax your resources. It crashed one of my VPS servers early in its development... although I haven't seen a problem since. Having said that, I also saw zero issues when testing on desktop, tablets and smartphones. Test with this option and let me know if you find anything weird. -D

I need to add a button next to the like button that says "double like" just for quotes like this one.

haha, PM me and tell me what you did... just curious.

Hey, by the way. If you really want to do that with software a program called cold turkey looks really cool. Free. Pretty cool download page, you can pay for it if you want and give part of the money to charity if you want. Or download it for free. I like that concept. I suggest you support them through that if you appreciate what they've built. I haven't used it so let us know what you think... I just did a little research and came up with that for you.

Hey man, You've got an issue. Somewhere along the line something is limiting your single thread. You shouldn't have to multithread to max out your connection. I don't have to, other people don't have to. Look at my signature. My fastest speeds are from thousands of miles out, hundreds of Mbps. If I can do it... you should be able to. It's funny that you say this right when I have a message in my PM box from sietec [host's sietec speed test in Miami FL]. He's pulling nearly 600 Mbps, over 70 MB/s, so fast I had to make an adjustment because the system thought his scores were an error. I believe he's testing from Miami to Texas pulling those speeds. Again, if he can do it... why can't you? He's also a host like you are... and he's really putting TMN under the microscope. Because he has the program on his servers he can scrutinize it big time. As can anyone. Part of my original intention of releasing this to other servers is that I wanted people to put it under the microscope, I stand behind what I've built. Many other people do as well. Here's a quote from his last email. "I have found essentially zero discrepancy between what your results show and what I measure myself. I cannot say that about any other speed test site, not one." That's a pretty heavy quote coming from someone posting speeds like this... Once I make the upload test larger he'll be able to symmetrically pull 600 Mbps, I'm sure. Only lower because it's only 33MB. This is the most accurate and compatible speed test online.

Have you tried smaller sizes? I really need to add a progress bar for the upload test!

That's the way I'd do it too. If you're going to enable restrictions it's best to do it in a way that's out of the clients control. They can't work around the router... software can be disabled. To my knowledge all modern routers have features to do this. You can restrict the entire network or by mac address to target specific computers on the network. Check with the manufacture of your router... if you don't have a router I'd recommend linksys or netgear. Look to spend between $69 and $150. If you're on a network with a router already in place you can usually reach it at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in your browser. Default passwords are usually admin:admin or admin:1234 ... something along those lines. Obviously you want to change the password so the client doesn't gain access. There's no point if you leave the password default. -- once you get in, play with the menus and settings, you'll figure it out. ... all easy to do once you know how. That's the right way to do it... a software solution should be a last resort in that situation in my opinion. Hardware restriction is much more secure and could only be bypassed if you remove the router... if you're doing this to restrict your child's time on the computer I'd suggest making sure that the modem and router and out of reach. Smart kids will EASILY bypass ANY protection if you give them any slack. You might setup a restriction then while your asleep... a little ethernet swap and BAM, full access. ... I'm glad that my Mom didn't try to restrict my access. If she did this website wouldn't exist. Late nights learning programming when I was supposed to be getting rest for school the next day is what built my passion. ... what may look to you today as games and wasted time could be a future industry. By over restricting your kids you could be retarding their development. My opinion. --- there are obviously exceptions and sometimes you need to punish, I understand. Just trust me when I tell you... it's not a bad thing that your kid spends too much time online. Imagine being a kid growing up with EVERYTHING at your fingertips. Can't blame them for wanting to learn. Don't over do the restrictions unless you want your kid growing up less prepared for the future.

That's a core dump bro. ref http://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/website-troubleshooting/what-are-core-dumps -- hope that helps

Are you having the same issue with all sizes?

Hey Jack... I added a best answer/solved feature. Just click "Mark Solved" on the posts that helped you most. sorry it took so long.

Sounds like the contacts on the card weren't seated correctly. ... Remember old NES games, where you had to finagle the cartridge in the slot... otherwise you'd start up and often see lines or messed up characters. Basically the same thing was happening, if those pins don't have clean contact you'll have issues. It could have even been a hair or something else in the slot blocking the contact. Imagine if a little piece of material covers one of those pins. This is why people would always blow into the old cartridges... to clear even the smallest obstructions, like dust and hair. More common, the card was probably only partially seated in the slot. It could even be that the pins on the slot on the motherboard have worn out and lost springiness, if you swap video card very frequently this may be the case. If you look reeeeeeeal close in the slot you should be able to see if any of the pins look different. They should all look the same and be evenly spaced and square with each other. Even a single pin missing contact can cause failure or issues. The smaller the pins... the lower the tolerance... the less it takes to bend a pin or lose contact. PCIe pins are pretty damn small but I personally have never broken or bent one... then again, once I place a card I rarely remove it so someone that's swapping video cards a lot may have a whole different story. Lucky for you it sounds like your second PCIe slot did the trick.

I replied to your other topic about ping... I think that there is some kind of network or browser limitations on consoles. Everyone sees this on Xbox, ps3 and wii browsers. I haven't tested enough to know for sure... Would be nice if you can tweak the TCP settings somehow, so I can get my damn updates faster! It's normal... let us know if you find a way to pull more speed.

Thanks, don't have one... But that should be added to the test soon.

Thanks. Are you talking about twitch.tv? Been getting more traffic from their users chat rooms lately. I appreciate the feedback and spreading the word, very cool.

I typed a reply to this yesterday. I must have got side tracked and forgot to submit. Anyway, welcome!

Hey Jack, How much did you want to spend on a cable modem? I'll give you some suggestions from there.. Sorry for the delay in response, some personal stuff came up and I've got a big backlog of messages right now.

lol, there will be a reply soon..

Most of them probably aren't actually in Russia, just tunneling through there. So don't be pissed off at Russians. lol. Be pissed off that Russia doesn't do anything about it... so people use Russia as a gateway to mess with people. ... I haven't had any problems since I changed to keycaptcha on registration. Way less registrations, but they're all human. I was so impressed with it after just a couple days I paid them for the full version.

I might just make this an option for registered users. Most people aren't registered... if someone really wants to turn the ads off, they can anyway. I actually think it would be cool and totally unique if I just made it an option for my registered members. ... what do you guys think about that? Screw donations... I don't want your money. I'd rather be supported through my advertisers. I don't think offering that would hurt my revenue. Any small loss in revenue would be out weighted by making my users happy. Happy users tell people... most of those people that subsequently visit will see the ads and possibly see something they like. See how I just sold myself on the idea. Make sure you signup for the new beta program. This option will first be made available and announced to beta testers. I don't mind the ads, I tune them out most of the time. But the site does look much cleaner with them off. I'll make it an option to turn them off, as long as your logged in. Just do me a favor, if you like what I'm doing... spread the word. I have very expensive servers and TMN requires A LOT of bandwidth, support of my ads is what pays those bills. If your going to disable that, at least tell people about the site. If you're using the site enough to want to disable the ads... then you must like it. ... I also think that people that want to disable the ads probably wouldn't click them anyway. So let's just save everyone the bandwidth and make it an option. lol. Look for that soon

Damn dude! Your running just above ambient air temperature. That's awesome. I love your 'thesuspect' on the side, very clean. Looks like you silkscreened it or something. Hard to tell in the pic, could be vinyl. ... nice build. Smart sticking with Windows 7.

I have A LOT of upcoming releases, many of which are going to be built around a new concept. Because there is so much core programming being changed I'm going to do something I've never done. I normally work on the site live and things are released as I write them... if your in the right place at the right time and you pay enough attention you can see me building sometimes. Well, I really feel that the version I have out right now is INCREDIBLY stable... I don't want to disturb any testing or use of the site. So I'm going to offer a beta program for those who wish to join. To join, vote Yes on the poll above. I'll add you to a special member group and you'll be emailed with updates. You'll also have an option in your menu that will allow you to switch between beta and release. Smaller updates will be globally available but the major ones will be held back for the beta testers to play with first. This will help find bugs before public release. When I'm satisfied with the code I'll offer an option for a while to the general public to turn on the beta... after general public beta testing I'll then release it to the final. We'll then start the whole process again for another round. This is going to be really hard for me to do, I really hate to hold new stuff back. But maybe doing it this way will help me spend less time on bug checking and more time of actually building. I'm one person. Your help with this is appreciated. Everyone who has ever submitted a comment... you've already helped build this site. I started with a vison but you guys expanded it. If I'm going to keep bringing those ideas to paper I really need your help. I have at least a couple thousand hours of programming planned just for the next 3-6 months. I need to use my time effectively, spending hundreds of hours searching for bugs is not using my time wisely. Register (If you haven't already), vote yes above and I'll email you later when I have more information. Then, you can tell your friends that you helped build this site. Thanks -D

Totally... SmarTest will get a lot smarter once latency is written into the algorithm. Then it will know to send you to the larger test automatically. I'm working on it... you should see my to-do list, lol. The drawing board is strewn with great ideas submitted by members. I think I'm going to do something different with my upcoming releases, I'm posting a topic on that right now.

Yeah, with SSD and i7... you're right, your computer probably isn't the bottleneck. Although, I've seen setups just like your where hardware was newer... sometimes ends up being the network card or the ethernet cable. If you have access to a secondary control on board, have an extra card laying around or if you have a USB ethernet to try I suggest giving a different NIC controller a try. Also, do you have a DOCSIS 3.0 modem? I assume with the package your on that they'd make you get a 3.0 modem, right? We've also seen where the cable techs have deemed a line to be okay... scores suffer here, after talking with us the customers exchanged their modems and BAM, issue resolved. Again, no other speed tests seemed to detect that. I have no idea why other speed tests don't see some of this stuff. I have a feeling it has to do with multithreading or the fact that those tests ignore the worst of your results. ...how the hell is it a test if a large portion of the results are omitted. --- I don't know how the other guys do it... I just know that a large percentage of the overall posts to this forum are people asking the same questions as you are. People always blame me, they think that my system is broken or something. After explaination the people who choose to dig deeper often write us back to let us know that in fact there was a problem that was undetected by other speed test. Research old threads here, talk to veteran users of TestMy.net... they'll all back up what I'm saying. Good luck. Like I said, if it's not bothering you I wouldn't trip out on it. That's not a big red flag score. Don't let your TMN score frustrate you unless your Internet is frustrating you. Now if you were reading 10Mbps, I'd be more concerned about it effecting your browsing. Having said that, if it was my connection.... I'd crack out on it until I pulled perfect speeds, at least to the closest server. But I'm OCD so it would bug the crap out of me until it was right or as close as I could get it. If you figure it out and get improved results please let me know what it was. - Cheers - D