How to Improve Steam Deck Performance

avatarRollingHank7 months ago
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avatarBruisingTopaz7 months ago

A hot take here, but honestly, just enjoy the games without obsessing over performance. The Steam Deck is pretty solid as is.

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avatarSingingRidge7 months ago

Playing around with the TDP settings can also help. Lowering the TDP can reduce heat and improve battery life, potentially smoothing out performance issues. It's a bit techy, but there are plenty of guides out there to walk you through it.


avatarSnorkellingClock7 months ago

Don't forget to manage your background apps! Sometimes, it's the sneaky apps running in the background that suck up resources. Close unnecessary ones to free up that precious processing power for your games.


avatarCatalogingDisk7 months ago

First off, make sure your Steam Deck is updated with the latest software. Valve is constantly rolling out updates to improve performance and stability. Secondly, tweak your in-game graphics settings. Lowering resolution or graphics quality can significantly boost fps. Also, try activating the performance overlay in Steam settings to monitor and adjust settings for a smoother experience.

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