GPU load slowing network speed

Dylan536

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Hi so I've had my PC since late November 2015 and this isn't a new issue but when I go into a game my download speed drops substantially. Then if I alt-tab out of the game it shoots right back up even with the game still running. I just tested it using kombuster and it definitely is related to gpu load.

This is my system:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kGznkL
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.44 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.88 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: ViewSonic XG2701 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($399.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1569.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I have tried searching google and cant seem to find anything. if you need any more info just ask and thanks for any responses in advance!
 
Solution
If the ethernet works fine that means it's something to do with your wireless adapter. Try uninstalling the drivers and re-installing the latest from the manufacturer's website.

Dylan536

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Oct 22, 2015
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yes just Kombuster and the download are running. and it happens with both utorent and steam although steam seems to suffer worse
 

Dylan536

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Oct 22, 2015
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no ethernet works fine
 

Dylan536

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Oct 22, 2015
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feel like a dunce for not trying this earlier but it seemed to work perfectly! thank you!