Good day everyone!
In Windows 10, unlike previous operating systems, a special game mode has appeared (it is designed to improve the performance of the computer in games). I note that you can find this "piece" in a version not lower than Windows 10 Creators Update ...
Because I quite often receive questions about games (and problems with them), I think that a note on how to enable this mode and how to use it would be very helpful. Moreover, in some cases, using the game mode, it is possible to increase the number of FPS by 10-15%! (just a few clicks of the mouse (without doing anything else), agree, useful ?!).
In addition to this article, I highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with this one: //ocomp.info/pochemu-tormozyat-igryi.html (it lists the main reasons why games can slow down, even on powerful new PCs).
Now on the case ...
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Enabling Game Mode [Windows 10]
And so, first you need to open the Windows settings (you can use START, as in the screenshot below, you can use the Win + i button combination).
Windows 10 settings
Then go to the "Games" section (see the screen below).
Games (options)
Then go to the "Game Mode" tab. Here you need to check that it is enabled and supported (as in the example below). If you have a version of Windows 1703 or 1709, then you will have a switch that should be turned on.
Next, I recommend opening the "Graphics Settings" link (arrow 4 on the screenshot below).
Is game mode enabled
Add your game to the list of applications (the "Browse" button), and then set high performance in its settings (example below). This is especially true if you have 2 video cards (integrated and discrete) - this is how the game will run on a discrete card.
Add the game and enable high performance
Well, the last thing you need to check and configure is the game menu. By default, the buttons for calling this menu Win + G (but you can specify your own). It allows you to enable game mode, take screenshots, record videos, enable broadcasts, etc.
Keyboard shortcut to open a menu
How to use game mode
Very simple! Launch a game, and press the Win + G key combination (or the ones you specified in the previous step).
A small panel should appear at the bottom of the screen. On its right side there will be a button for turning on the game mode - just click on it (number 2 on the screenshot below).
Game bar - enable game mode
In general, everything is as simple as that!
Personal notes, is the game worth the candle:
- the game mode does not always raise the number of FPS (but in general, it acts positively: some half-second freezes may disappear during dynamic episodes of the game, for example);
- if you have a powerful gaming PC (laptop) and no programs other than the game are running, then the game mode will practically not affect performance;
- if you have a budget device (for example, only with an integrated video card), then the game mode is able to raise the number of FPS by 10-15%;
- the game mode can significantly speed up the game if you have a lot of processes running, some extraneous programs, etc.;
- when you exit the game - this mode will be automatically stopped (there is no need to do it manually all the time).
What else to pay attention to:
1) About Turbo Boost
If you have a modern laptop with an Intel i3, i5, i7 processor, then it does not always work at its full performance. The fact is that in order to save battery power, Turbo Boost technology is not always used (note: self-overclocking of the processor *) ... To check if it works for you, and how to enable it, check out this material here: //ocomp.info/increase-performance-intel-for-laptop.html
2) About FPS
To increase the number of FPS in the game - the game mode alone is often not enough. For example, in addition to this, you can adjust the video card driver, the game itself, remove unnecessary garbage from the system (etc.)actions) - and, as a result, get an increase of 30-40% (sometimes, and more!).
All these steps are described in the article "How to increase FPS: ways from a gambler" - //ocomp.info/kak-povyisit-fps.html
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Additions on the topic are welcome ...
Good game!
