Download corruptions....not o/s related

[Krosus]

HI, bit of history i have a
amd xp2100+ running at 55c
radeon 9700pro
768mb pc2700 ram
120gb ibm deskstar drive (previously 40gb hitachi)

I have a problem that mostly any file i download over 10mb seems to be partially corrupted in some way zip files or the like are mainly affected. but also when i run some programs like 3dmark i get unable to open (insert random file name) errors.

I changed my hd from 40gb to a 120gb deskstar and changed O/S from win2k to xp (heard win2k sp3 caused corrupt downloads in some instances) and still no joy i still get these same errors so....also twice i had a problem a file could not be accessed due to some kind of i/o error

What are my options for narrowing down the problem could it be:

Ram : bought both sticks at the same time, same brand and problem only started a couple months after i got them

cpu : Runs a little hot at 55c but no other problems.

Mobo : no discernable problems with it that i an find.

 

[VMPhilosophy]

if most of your downloads are being corrupted, i would try replacing the modem or the nic (if your using broadband). just an idea...

"Did you ever wish a circle was a square, so when land sharks start circling the boarders you can just cut them off at the corners?" - Aesop Rock

 

[Krosus]

Im on a cable modem as it happens, yeh didnt think of the modem as a cause cause it sometimes happens when i run a program, but maybe its the hub i have for my home network?

 

[bcastner]

As you are on a hub make certain you have your NIC set to 10T Half Duplex. The Auto setting may be causing problems for you.