"How To Set Up Windows 11 For Gaming - Complete Step by Step Guide"
In this video, I cover how to set up Windows 11 for gaming, by updating the system, installing the latest GPU and chipset drivers, as well as enabling Game Mode and the High Performance Power Plan.
Step 1. Update Windows 11.
The first step in the entire process is to ensure that you are running the latest version of Windows 11, or at least the latest updates.
The main reasons for doing are improved support for technologies such as HDR, built in support for configuring gaming devices such as mice or keyboards, improvements to the backend graphics stack, and patching security exploits.
To update Windows 11, simply open the Start menu, search for Windows Updates, and choose the first option.
From here, it is a matter of clicking the Check for updates button and installing any pending updates.
One thing I would not recommend doing however is installing any drivers through Windows Update, as in most cases, they will be outdated, and potentially buggy.
Instead download drivers from manufacturer's websites.
Bu in either case, once updates have been installed, reboot your system to finish the process.
Step 2. Install Latest GPU / CPU Chipset Drivers.
The next step is to ensure that you are running the latest supported GPU and chipset drivers for your system.
In 2024, there are three main graphic card manufacturers, AMD, Intel and Nvidia, and the process for updating drivers is the same for all three.
Simply, navigate to the manufacturer’s website and run the appropriate software.
https://www.amd.com/en/support/downlo...
For AMD hardware, this would be AMD Adrenalin, which allows you to download and install the latest supported GPU and chipset drivers for both AMD graphic cards and CPUs.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...
Alternatively, for Intel, they offer the Driver & Support Assistant that allows you to download and install the latest GPU, CPU chipset, Bluetooth, wireless and Ethernet drivers.
https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/drivers/
Finally, for Nvidia, since they only manufacture graphic cards, simply specify and search for the model of GPU that you have, and then download the GeForce Game Ready Driver.
You might also notice that there is a Nvidia Studio Driver, but this is more aimed at content creation rather than gaming.
In either case, once you have finished installation, reboot your system for good measure.
Step 3. Enable Windows Game Mode.
Windows Game Mode, according to Microsoft documentation, does several things, but the main ones to take note of, are as follows.
Enables AutoHDR.
Disables Windows Update.
Disables Windows notifications.
Disables File Indexing.
Enables variable refresh rate optimisations.
Enables CPU scheduling optimisations for Ryzen CPUs.
By default, in Windows 11, Game Mode should be enabled, but if you wish to check this, open the Start Menu, search for Game Mode, and click on the shortcut.
From here it is a simple on or off toggle.
Step 4. Enable High Performance Power Plan.
The last step in the process is enable the High-Performance Power Plan, which set your hardware to run at the highest or fastest performance options that they support.
In other words, your CPU will now run at your highest clock speed, and your wireless cards will operate at maximum power increasing the throughput and range.
The downside of course if that your system will consume more power, but for a desktop, the difference is negligible, but the performance gains are worth it.
For laptops, I would recommend plugging in the battery.
To enable the High Performance Power Plan, open the Start menu, search for power plan, and then enable the High Performance option from Balanced, High Performance and Power Saver.
All done.
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