Win 8.1 Gaming Optimization

Orenard · 5 Nov 2014 at 01:10

Hello Overclockers,

Been looking around for optimization guides/tips but there doesn't seem to be much definitive information out there. Baddass's guide up there is talking about 512MB RAM setups so maybe a little outdated?

I've heard conflicting information on a lot of things- unparking CPU cores for example. Can any of you experienced OC'ers shine a light on this or anything else that can optimize a Windows 8.1 system for gaming?

Cheers.

Strife212 · 5 Nov 2014 at 01:31

These days there's little you can do that actually does much.

Orenard · 5 Nov 2014 at 08:51

Hmm. Well I guess that's a good thing right? Assuming it just means that the OS is already running nicely rather than MS just taking options away for the sake of it...

Sin_Chase · 5 Nov 2014 at 08:56

Install it
Use
Don't mess with it

Simple

zakblood · 5 Nov 2014 at 09:14

for me i agree with all above, in xp you used to be able to alter a few bits a gain a few things, but win 8.1 does a lot better with what you have got so it's not worth the effort, mind you saying that there are some different builds out there that save a few resources like the embedded versions etc, which are a lot quicker than standard and have a lot less loaded or installed, but that requires a new licence as well...

so after all that i'd still stick with what you have in the default setup

Orenard · 5 Nov 2014 at 11:25

Ok great, thanks guys.

V-Spec · 5 Nov 2014 at 12:06

gone are the days of cacheman RIP ;_;