Windows 10 (Performance mode question..)

[Doghen]

So everybody recommends me to use Performance mode under Energy options..

But i'm afraid that my components will use more power (Wattage) from the PSU..

Like is there really a benefit from using Performance mode vs Balanced mode?

and also can it shorten my lifespans from my components?

 

I have a RM650X PSU..

and Intel core i5 9400F, GTX 1060 (6GB), 16GB RAM, 1 Hard disk, and 1 Nvmm2 drive and 6 fans..

 

Any more help/answers to this question is welcome! Cheers  

[GuiltySpark_]

No, you will not shorten the lifespan of anything.

 

All you're achieving by setting a desktop PC to Performance mode is it will keep things like your GPU and CPU fully clocked up instead of allowing their clockspeeds to drop when the workload drops. 

 

Really zero point to doing this for 99% of people who use a computer normally. No, you're not getting more performance in games. 

 

Personally, i want my CPU and GPU to clock down to idle when just at the desktop or browsing the web. 

[Chris Pratt]

Performance mode is not really well named. The options there are basically battery optimized or not battery optimized, and since you have a PC without even a battery to speak of, artificially limiting your system performance to save power is pointless.

 

It's not overclocking, sending more power, or anything like that. It's just literally letting your components run stock to their best capacity, without artificial limitations.

[Doghen]

2 minutes ago, rickeo said:

No, you will not shorten the lifespan of anything.

 

All you're achieving by setting a desktop PC to Performance mode is it will keep things like your GPU and CPU fully clocked up instead of allowing their clockspeeds to drop when the workload drops. 

 

Really zero point to doing this for 99% of people who use a computer normally. No, you're not getting more performance in games. 

 

Personally, i want my CPU and GPU to clock down to idle when just at the desktop or browsing the web. 

I play alot of Games on my PC.. is it best to only set my GPU to performance mode? when im gaming? and will that uses more power or destroy my PSU because i have listed my components into the forum and i want to know if i'm safe to do this?

[GuiltySpark_]

No, there is also zero reason to set your GPU to performance mode under normal circumstances. You gain nothing and your GPU can't clock down at idle. 

[Doghen]

1 minute ago, rickeo said:

No, there is also zero reason to set your GPU to performance mode under normal circumstances. You gain nothing and your GPU can't clock down at idle. 

I mean with Nvidia control panel you can make it under performance mode uder certain things like for example only when you game? 

and the question is if this is safe to do?

[GuiltySpark_]

Just now, Doghen said:

I mean with Nvidia control panel you can make it under performance mode uder certain things like for example only when you game? 

and the question is if this is safe to do?

Sure, but why bother? Are you having an issue with your GPU not reaching its full clockspeed? 

[Mark Kaine]

Performance mode is the worst imo. Everything runs hot, eventually throttles and lowers performance.

Balanced is where its at (tested with several benchmarks etc)

[GoodBytes]

As noted, leave the system under balance model. When you pick your GPU, system or Windows Power Scheme plan to a performance mode, all you are doing is wasting power and increase system noise (due to fans spinning higher). On some systems, if the cooling solutions isn't up to snuff for eliminating heat from the processor that is cools for extended period of time, this option will even hurt performance, as that processor will not or for shorter boosts its clocks, as the processor would be too hot to permit this from happening.

 

 

The option is really there for specific needs, for example:

• You have a age old processor where it actually is slow in reacting to load change.
• Your motherboard has a BIOS with aggressive power saving features that parks (sleeps / temp. turn off) cores while not required
• Your are doing crazy overclocking where processor speed fluctuations would crash the system.
• You have a hardware or driver issue

For normal conditions, even normal overclocks, balance should cause no problems, nor affect system performance in a negative way in real world usage.