text: Download speed have very little to do with the PC, and are more tied to the Internet connection (Pipe) to your machine.\n\nIf you using dial up, you may want to adjust your browser so it does not load images by default.\n\nIf your using wireless, make sure you connection is a good as you can make it, and look into getting the latest/greatest wireless router.\n\nfor all, ensure your PC settings are set to your connection method.  This site has some good tips\nhttp://www.speedguide.net/articles.php?category=93\n\nAnd, here are some speed test sites.\nhttp://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/\nhttp://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html