[Cialug] tool to check hardware and internet connection?

[kristau]

Scott, the only impact I can think the video card might have is if he was
trying to stream HD videos. I know some YouTube videos now stream at
upwards of 1080p, so if the card can't handle it, it would be choppy.

Which brings up another good point. If it is the connection, then the
stream will stall and re-buffer. If it is the video card, however, the
stream will buffer right up to the end real quick, but the playback itself
will be choppy. If it is both. . . Choppy Choppy Stall Stall!
 On May 18, 2013 3:06 PM, "Scott Yates" <Scott at yatesframe.com> wrote:

> What impact could a video card have on internet speed, if it's not when you
> stream video?
>
> I use this free software for regular speed testing in windows:
>
> http://www.gmwsoftware.co.uk/
>
>
>
> On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Rob Miller <robarooney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Is there a tool that can check my hardware and my internet connection to
> > give me an idea if the slowness is caused by old hardware / insufficient
> > memory or by Mediacom?
> >
> > I use a Dell Dimension e510 with 1 GB of memory and Windows Vista. I also
> > have Ubuntu 12.04 in a dual boot configuration. Either side of the house
> > seems slow.
> >
> > I read an article at Tom's Hardware (can't find the link) that said my
> > video card might be too slow.
> >
> > Thanks.
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