AgentGOD

Sorry to disappoint ya'll, Comcast's "theoretical speed burst" doesn't work as it sounds. According to comcast, the bursted speeds should apply to even a 600+ MB game being downloaded...

But in reality, I've tried downloading several "large" files:

BF2Patch 1.03

Nero Burning ROM 7.2.0.3b

Optimum Online's 64 MB FTP test file

And the result is... around 30 MB completion, the speed drops very low...

Looks like Comcast did not provide what they were claiming...

Here, I highlighted their claim, and also added comments on how they did NOT achieve what they were imagining (to beat FiOS).

Looks good. Did you tweak yet? With VanBurn's 10 Mbps tweak (version 9), you can get that speed test up to 24 Mbps.

You also have to realize that you will not reach that speed in "real-world".

Yes, that is also what Comcast stated in their FAQ. Those with the old modem models, need to get the new model. It may very well be your modem limiting your bandwidth.

what are you smoking,  you have one of the fastest connections on testmy.net.

It's called joking 

try running a test from server 2.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 18974 Kbps about 18.97 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 2316 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 2)

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 1:46pm

Bottom Line:: 331X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.44 sec

Tested from a 12160 kB file and took 5.25 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 268.07 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-QDAZY27PR

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4 [!]

Slow...

I'mstill having trouble getting this great speed everyone talks about  I'm  starting to think i should of stuck with sbc dsl

It will get to you, just wait 

Hmm... after going to an RWIN of 128480, it seems that my speed is now stable, instead of jumping around and stuttering (with VanBurn's 10 Mbps tweak).

I'll try 256960 next...

well thats because its going too fast and the test files are too small. try this test http://www.testmy.net/tools/test/d_load.php?&st=st&tt=1&ta=1&top=000&out_src=20MB it should be a little more accurate because the file is bigger.

Oh god, where is this test server located 

::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::

Download Connection is:: 12951 Kbps about 12.95 Mbps (tested with 20972 kB)

Download Speed is:: 1581 kB/s

Tested From:: http://s1.testmy.net

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 11:08am

Bottom Line:: 226X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.65 sec

Tested from a 20972 kB file and took 13.266 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 151.28 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-42CAQSDK3

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4

Actual file download

Optimum Online speed test

Link: ftp://ftp1.optonline.net/pub/test64

I get the same speeds

But that doesn't happen in downloading files, it only hits around 2.07 MB/sec.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 24614 Kbps about 24.61 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 3005 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 10:53am

Bottom Line:: 429X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.34 sec

Tested from a 12160 kB file and took 4.047 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 377.66 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-4WG5KOY0M

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4 [!]

w00t 

Its not an upgrade..its their new "BOOST" offering to all 6 and 8 Mbps customers

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-6079070.html

But nice speeds nontheless

I'm well aware of PowerBoost. I'm just happy that I finally got it. I thought I was never going to get it 

Looks like the speed isn't a fluke   

http://jdl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=10549

^the "test link"

sooo... how much and what state do u live?

Was $34.95/month, and the state of PA.

Now all Comcast has to do is give the upload a jump (say, triple it?)

how much do u pay? is that cable?

Comcast Cable, yeah. I'm on their cheapest package...

::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::

Download Connection is:: 23438 Kbps about 23.44 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 2861 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 1:18am

Bottom Line:: 409X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.36 sec

Tested from a 12160 kB file and took 4.25 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 355.2 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-EZC15DLRU

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4

::::::::::.. Upload Stats ..::::::::::

Upload Connection is:: 372 Kbps about 0.37 Mbps (tested with 748 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 45 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 1:19am

Bottom Line:: 6X faster than 56K 1MB Upload in 22.76 sec

Tested from a 748 kB file and took 16.45536 seconds to complete

Upload Diagnosis:: May need help : running at only 87.12 % of your hosts average (Comcast.net)

U-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-JAQ9FBI63

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4

LOL! Look at that download to upload ratio (difference)

i still want something better then 2Mb down and 256kbup

even half of what you got would make me happy

darn thats fast

To make you feel better, my friend is on a 512K/64K ADSL connection 

Not even joking... and he pays $30 a month... (I told him to go verizon, but it ain't available in his area).

i still want fios cause its better in every aspect.

Haha same,  I was just jokin.

Everyone wants FiOS, because:

-Low latency

-Fast upload AND download

I can finally say... screw FiOS (even though it isn't available to my area yet) 

*Edit*: Applied VanBuren's 10 Mbps tweak (Version 9)

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 15325 Kbps about 15.33 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 1871 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 12:39am

Bottom Line:: 267X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.55 sec

Tested from a 12160 kB file and took 6.5 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 197.63 % faster than the average for host (comcast.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-JKPR26ZBL

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4 [!]

Heck yes... even faster 

::::::::::.. Download Stats ..::::::::::

Download Connection is:: 13768 Kbps about 13.77 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 1681 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/22 - 12:25am

Bottom Line:: 240X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.61 sec

Tested from a 12160 kB file and took 7.235 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 167.39 % faster than the average for host (Comcast.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-BOS37NADE

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4

Heres on speakeasy:

Last Result:

Download Speed: 14743 kbps (1842.9 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 353 kbps (44.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

I'm gonna try tweaking my connection now

w00t! I'm happy now.   

Yes I know, it averages all of the results in the "comcast.net" domain. I'm just saying Comcast needs to give a boost to the upload as well (they haven't since the 3 to 4 Mbps upgrade).

I've also stated that I'm still awaiting the doubled download speed "powerboost" upgrade. I may not be in New England, but I'm only 300 miles or so away from Philadelphia.

s**t.

::::::::::.. Upload Stats ..::::::::::

Upload Connection is:: 371 Kbps about 0.37 Mbps (tested with 748 kB)

Upload Speed is:: 45 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/19 - 10:21pm

Bottom Line:: 6X faster than 56K 1MB Upload in 22.76 sec

Tested from a 748 kB file and took 16.51488 seconds to complete

Upload Diagnosis:: May need help : running at only 86.89 % of your hosts average (Comcast.net)

U-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-CSYMUP786

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4

"May need help : running at only 86.89 % of your hosts average (Comcast.net) "...

Tier: 6 Mbps/ 384 Kbps

Also expecting the new "doubled download speeds".

Anyway, this thread is about solving the annoyance of "May need help, only running at comcast's crap speed upload"

That is totally opinionated 

Anyway, get the 7900GT, and then voltmod it, so you can easily destory a 7900GTX  . I suggest you get the Zalman VF-900 for it too... Make sure you have heatsinks on the card's RAM.

I'm on the 6 Mbps plan... not the 8 Mbps plan 

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 6606 Kbps about 6.61 Mbps (tested with 12160 kB)

Download Speed is:: 806 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/19 - 11:43am

Bottom Line:: 115X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 1.27 sec

Tested from a 12160 kB file and took 15.078 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Looks Great : 0.84 % faster than the average for host (73.188)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-WSFXC0O1E

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4 [!]

Pretty cruddy still   

LOL Owned. Nicely done     

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 7066 Kbps about 7.07 Mbps (tested with 5983 kB)

Download Speed is:: 863 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2006/06/16 - 9:26pm

Bottom Line:: 123X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 1.19 sec

Tested from a 5983 kB file and took 6.937 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 24.47 % faster than the average for host (73.188)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-O9QE7I2NP

User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.4) Gecko/20060508 Firefox/1.5.0.4 [!]

As said, no increase here