Runescape Lag - Just slow internet?

I have it on Standard Detail with all of the settings off...and my computer has fairly good specs? 1.73 GHz Dual-Core CPU and 4GB RAM...

Sorry but 1.73GHz isn't fairly good >_>. Runescape doesn't run too well on most laptop/integrated graphics cards, I've found. My old laptop had one and it could barely run SD. I think the issue may lie here. Try downloading the client as it uses less CPU then a full browser, and have no other programs running and see if the problem persists.

Well for whatever it's worth, you can turn down the CPU settings now.

But considering the hardware issues are secondary, I still think the main problem is with your connection.

The client is just an application that runs whatever version of Internet Explorer you have in it's own window without any other buttons. I'd use Chrome or Chromium then use the Application Shortcut to perform the same action. Either way, I don't expect this to provide a huge performance boost.

Unfortunately, connections are fairly complex. Any part of the network could be causing the issue, anything from your service plan, to your wireless card in your laptop, to the router, to just not being in good range of the router. Hell, it could even be that if you're between a few walls or electronic devices, that if something turns on, there would be enough interference between your computer and the router to cause intermittent problems. This wouldn't be noticed in short tests; only over a longer test that could be looked at broadly.

I'm guessing you have a decent connection to your router, though I don't think I had you run a speed test. Your ping suits something that is some type of broadband, and I'm guessing bandwidth isn't an issue.

If you have a router with antennas that protrude from the housing, you could try something like the Wind Surfer to direct the signal to where you are usually using your computer. This would probably help a bit if interference of any kind was a problem, and it's extremely cheap and easy to do.

I know I haven't said this before, but I've got pretty much the same specs as you on my laptop, though I'm running Windows 7. More than enough to handle RuneScape. There shouldn't be a need to do anything to Java unless you've really got a massive amount of junk running in the background that is taking a higher priority.

Again thanks for the help.
Speed Test:


As for the wind surfer, I will try to work on that tomorrow. It might help.
And regarding the massive amount of junk... I do not download many programs offline...and I know how to disable services and programs that boot on startup, etc. So I don't think that is an issue.

Made the windsurfer. I normally get 2 bars off of my wireless signal, now I get 4. Internet is significantly faster. Thanks everyone!