somthing is slowing things down: 11:00 Seattle

[Super Girl]

There is no way in hell I can be loading at 30 seconds / page and, at the same time, your experiencing a 4 minute load. Check the quality of your connection and your own machine first please.

People, understand that there are things other than the server that can cause slowdowns. That's why I tend to ignore one or two people complaining. When several dozen start complaining though chances are good the problem is on this side.

According to your bandwidth website: 2,959.1 kbps
Computer Stats:
2.54 Gigahertz P4
512 MB RAM

I am not having issues with any other site, normally I don't have any issues with this site, just lately (last couple of days)

 

[Darkness]

Still sluggish. Loading this reply page took 43 seconds. (Previous one: 66 seconds.)

 

[Michael Morris]

According to your bandwidth website: 2,959.1 kbps
Computer Stats:
2.54 Gigahertz P4
512 MB RAM

I am not having issues with any other site, normally I don't have any issues with this site, just lately (last couple of days)

Well, let's see if the cache reworks for you. Meanwhile, that RAM count is pretty low for (I presume) an XP machine. I recommend at least 1 gig for XP.

 

[Henry]

I'd better reply too, to give you more sample. I'm in the South Carolina Area, on a fairly slow connect (128K), but the page loads have slowed SPECIFICALLY today, after 12pm. From the new server's inception to now, I've been receiving nothing but 5 to 10 second downloads. SOMETHING has changed within the past 5 hours to dramatically reduce my page loads specifically from ENWOrld; WotC's site, hp's site, and numerous others have not changed in download speed.

 

[pdkoning]

The site runs at an acceptable speed again as far as I can see from Holland. But it still appears not as fast as it used to be recently

 

[Henry]

Well, let's see if the cache reworks for you. Meanwhile, that RAM count is pretty low for (I presume) an XP machine. I recommend at least 1 gig for XP.

I don't mean to doubt you, Michael, but even 256MB RAM is ample for XP, especially for something as light-duty as web browsing. While I don't recommend below 128, 512MB RAM is more than enough for most XP duties, with the exception of video editing or game play or similar tasks.

 

[Jaws]

It's slow again.

I want my money back.

 

[Michael Morris]

I want my money back.

You're joking right?

 

[Jaws]

You're joking right?

Yes. I know you will work it out.


Peace and smiles

j.

 

[Super Girl]

I don't mean to doubt you, Michael, but even 256MB RAM is ample for XP, especially for something as light-duty as web browsing. While I don't recommend below 128, 512MB RAM is more than enough for most XP duties, with the exception of video editing or game play or similar tasks.

I don't video edit, but I do play video games, and I have never had any slow down, or gone over 50% useage, I was going to upgrade eventually, but have never run into a situation where I needed more then I had.