From 18a2e3da464179520fa7c0271452b1bdbb623677 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: sp2xdev <127630192+sp2xdev@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 19:16:09 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Updated PC optimization (markdown)

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 PC-optimization.md | 45 ++++++++++++++++++++++-----------------------
 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-)

diff --git a/PC-optimization.md b/PC-optimization.md
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+++ b/PC-optimization.md
@@ -81,9 +81,30 @@ These won't help with stuttering, but may help with keeping a steady framerate,
 * Disable [the hypervisor](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/application-management/virtualization-apps-not-work-with-hyper-v) and [VBS (Virtualization-Based Security)](https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/disable-vbs-windows-11).
 * If you're looking for a good clean OS image - the same used on arcade cabinets - `Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC` is recommended. Just be mindful, it's not Windows 10 IoT, it's not Windows 10 Enterprise, it's Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC.
   * Contrary to popular belief, `IoT Enterprise` is a general-purpose OS with a full desktop environment, and is not too different from full version of Windows. (the non-Enterprise `IoT` SKU is different, however, as it lacks the desktop UI by default).
-* Also see *Background services* section below.
 * Disable full screen optimizations - right click on spice.exe / spice64.exe, Properties, Compatibility tab, Change settings for all users, and check `Disable fullscreen optimizations`. You have to do this for every instance of spice executable (every place where your game is installed), not just once.
 
+### Background services
+
+If you are failing to keep a steady framerate, check for background services, especially ones that inhibit bursts of CPU usage.
+
+#### Common offenders
+
+* Various Windows background services
+    * When stutters occur make a note of the time and check Windows Event Viewer (System and Application channels) for events at that time.
+    * Look for things like:
+        * Windows Update (set quiet hours or temporarily turn on Do Not Disturb)
+        * License check events (Security-SPP)
+* Windows Defender (add directory exceptions to avoid scanning game data)
+* Various file-sharing software like OneDrive, Google Drive, DropBox
+* In-game overlay: Discord, NVIDIA, Xbox GameDVR / Game Bar, etc
+* RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS), MSI Afterburner - occasionally known to cause mystery crashes as well
+
+#### Less common offenders
+* OBS - usually doesn't affect game performance, but may cause spicecfg to launch very slowly
+* Other games that install kernel-level anti-cheat
+* Razer Synapse ([though Razer claims it's fixed in recent versions](https://insider.razer.com/razer-synapse-3-29/synapse-3-high-cpu-wmi-provider-service-43747)). Can also cause issues with audio.
+* Oculus app / Meta Quest Link (including the background services that cannot be disabled except to uninstall)
+
 ## On gaming laptops...
 
 > [!CAUTION]
@@ -103,28 +124,6 @@ If you have no choice but to run on a laptop:
   * Display built into laptops tend to be more restrictive about what resolution and refresh rate combinations are supported, so connecting to an external monitor alleviates that.
   * Just make sure the right GPU is being used. Some laptops have weird restrictions on which GPU gets used for each HDMI/DisplayPort.
 
-## Background services
-
-If you are failing to keep a steady framerate, check for background services, especially ones that inhibit bursts of CPU usage.
-
-### Common offenders
-
-* Various Windows background services
-    * When stutters occur make a note of the time and check Windows Event Viewer (System and Application channels) for events at that time.
-    * Look for things like:
-        * Windows Update (set quiet hours or temporarily turn on Do Not Disturb)
-        * License check events (Security-SPP)
-* Windows Defender (add directory exceptions to avoid scanning game data)
-* Various file-sharing software like OneDrive, Google Drive, DropBox
-* In-game overlay: Discord, NVIDIA, Xbox GameDVR / Game Bar, etc
-* RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS), MSI Afterburner - occasionally known to cause mystery crashes as well
-
-### Uncommon offenders
-* OBS - usually doesn't affect game performance, but may cause spicecfg to launch very slowly
-* Other games that install kernel-level anti-cheat
-* Razer Synapse ([though Razer claims it's fixed in recent versions](https://insider.razer.com/razer-synapse-3-29/synapse-3-high-cpu-wmi-provider-service-43747)). Can also cause issues with audio.
-* Oculus app / Meta Quest Link (including the background services that cannot be disabled except to uninstall)
-
 ## Game-specific
 
 ### IIDX