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Request assistance with displaying a big picture overlay using the Steam controller.

Request assistance with displaying a big picture overlay using the Steam controller.

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isaac17gamer
Member
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11-28-2025, 07:21 AM
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Hey there, I noticed something odd with the Steam Controller setup. When the big picture overlay is turned on in Steam from the desktop, it uses only 5% CPU—way less than expected. But when you disable that feature, it drops to about 1.70%. Then, inside the game, if you try to change the Steam Controller settings, the CPU jumps to 12.5% and it launches Steam.exe with a specific interface. However, when I turn off all these options, nothing changes. Is this a glitch or just my setup? Thanks for checking it out!
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isaac17gamer
11-28-2025, 07:21 AM #1

Hey there, I noticed something odd with the Steam Controller setup. When the big picture overlay is turned on in Steam from the desktop, it uses only 5% CPU—way less than expected. But when you disable that feature, it drops to about 1.70%. Then, inside the game, if you try to change the Steam Controller settings, the CPU jumps to 12.5% and it launches Steam.exe with a specific interface. However, when I turn off all these options, nothing changes. Is this a glitch or just my setup? Thanks for checking it out!

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11-29-2025, 12:42 PM
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Danieltowersxd
11-29-2025, 12:42 PM #2

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Deurman
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11-29-2025, 02:07 PM
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Deurman
11-29-2025, 02:07 PM #3

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JordyMc1
Junior Member
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12-07-2025, 01:23 PM
#4
Big picture mode is a heavy UI that demands more processing power. It's unlikely to be resolved. With a 4770 and 970, you shouldn't face too many issues.
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JordyMc1
12-07-2025, 01:23 PM #4

Big picture mode is a heavy UI that demands more processing power. It's unlikely to be resolved. With a 4770 and 970, you shouldn't face too many issues.

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PaZtek
Junior Member
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12-12-2025, 07:37 AM
#5
I referenced Terraria as an illustration, yet this issue occurs consistently even after switching to the detailed view. When I activate the edit Steam controller settings, it jumps to 12.50% CPU consumption and remains there until the game closes.
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PaZtek
12-12-2025, 07:37 AM #5

I referenced Terraria as an illustration, yet this issue occurs consistently even after switching to the detailed view. When I activate the edit Steam controller settings, it jumps to 12.50% CPU consumption and remains there until the game closes.