Options for power management
Options for power management
Balanced is the standard choice. You'll notice improved speed in high-performance mode while saving power during idle times via downclocking.
Consider your setup and needs. If you rely heavily on gaming and video editing, a dedicated PC can boost performance, potentially increasing FPS. Evaluate your current hardware and see if upgrades would help.
This configuration matters most when using laptops or other devices that rely heavily on batteries. Adjusting the power plan becomes more logical in such cases. On a desktop, running at high performance is ideal—it focuses more on CPU usage and may consume slightly more power, but it's still preferable overall.