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anthonydyer
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago

How much resources does game use when minimized?

Assuming I use full screen and I press the windows key to minimize the game, how much resources does the game use while minimized? Particularly is the graphics card processing the game and is the RAM working to support the game? Or is the game in a low state?

I remember with my old computer I would hear a fan blasting while playing the game, and it would stop when I minimized it, leading me to believe there is a difference.

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  • jpkarlsen's avatar
    jpkarlsen
    Hero (Retired)
    7 years ago

    No the graphics card will not be affected when it is minimized. A small amount of RAM is used and very little CPU. When you restore the game you will notice that it takes a little while before you can play.