prefer consistent performance vs maximum performance

[C̶r̶a̶z̶y̶ Mita]

whats the difference in nvidia control panel?

[Nx Machina]

Adaptive allows the card to draw power based on what it is doing. Desktop (low) Games (high).

Maximum is full power to card all the time even on desktop.

[C̶r̶a̶z̶y̶ Mita]

Originally posted by Kusa:

Adaptive allows the card to draw power based on what it is doing. Desktop (low) Games (high).

Maximum is full power to card all the time even on desktop.

optimal and consistent?

[Nx Machina]

Consistent? I assume is Adaptive.

Optimal: Lowest power state when not running games for 1080 cards and upwards.

Adaptive: Low power state and switches to high power state when running games (any card).

Maximum: High power state at all times (any card).

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Just leave it all on the defaults unless you see a reason to make a change.

Only thing folks must change usually is under Change Resolution if need to pick the proper refresh rate. And also under here make sure it's set to RGB and FULL.

[Revelene]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Just leave it all on the defaults unless you see a reason to make a change.

Only thing folks must change usually is under Change Resolution if need to pick the proper refresh rate. And also under here make sure it's set to RGB and FULL.

+1