Power Options - Balanced Vs High Performance?

[Vanch]

Hey guys,

I wonder if you can help me out. I use my PC for gaming mainly & below are my current PC specs:


OS - Windows 8.1 (64 Bit)
Power Supply - Thermaltake Toughpower 750w
HDD - 300gb
CPU - 3.2Ghz Intel Core i5 2500k
Ram - 8gb DDR 3
Video Card - 1.2gb nVidia GeForce GTX 570


I purchased this PC a few years back and it has been brilliant for me so far. I know that I'll probably have to upgrade some time in the future, but I'm trying to get the most out of it while I still have it.


Anyway, I have read a few things about setting the Power Options (in Control Panel) to 'High Performance'. It is currently on 'Balanced' and has been since I bought the PC. I was just wondering if you guys suggest switching to High Performance. Will I get less lag/better performance when gaming? What exactly will it change? Or should I just leave it on Balanced?


Thanks.

 

[wazza300]

it will just run cpu at full voltage/speed a24/7

balanced will let the cpu downclock at idle in speed/voltage (web browsing)and full speed/voltage if needed,gaming ect

balanced is fine to use imo

 

[OLDPHART]

it will just run cpu at full voltage/speed a24/7

balanced will let the cpu downclock at idle in speed/voltage (web browsing)and full speed/voltage if needed,gaming ect

balanced is fine to use imo

+ wazza is on the ball the only time l use High Performance is for benching.

 

[Vanch]

Thanks guys, that's a great help.