Best Windows Settings for ROG Ally X (2026 Edition)
Optimize Windows on your ROG Ally X with simple tweaks that improve performance, responsiveness and battery life without sacrificing gaming experience.
Published June 15, 2026Updated June 15, 2026
Category
Optimization
Difficulty
Beginner
Reading time
10 min
Published
June 15, 2026
HandheldAtlas guide
Complete walkthrough
Introduction
The ROG Ally X delivers excellent handheld gaming performance out of the box, but a few Windows optimizations can improve responsiveness, reduce background activity and maximize battery life.
This guide covers the most important settings every ROG Ally X owner should configure.
Enable Game Mode
Open:
Settings → Gaming → Game Mode
Ensure Game Mode is enabled.
Benefits:
Prioritizes active games
Reduces background activity
Improves responsiveness
Manage Startup Applications
Open:
Task Manager → Startup Apps
Disable unnecessary startup applications.
Examples:
Spotify
Discord Auto Launch
Adobe Services
OneDrive
Power Mode Settings
Open:
Settings → Power & Battery
Recommended Settings
Plugged In:
Best Performance
Battery Mode:
Balanced
These settings provide a good balance between performance and efficiency.
Update AMD Drivers
Keeping AMD drivers up to date can improve performance and stability.
Benefits include:
Better game compatibility
Performance optimizations
Bug fixes
VRAM Recommendations
6GB VRAM
Suitable for most users and lighter games.
8GB VRAM
Recommended for modern AAA titles.
Auto
Good for general use if you frequently switch between workloads.
Close Background Applications
Before launching demanding games:
Close web browsers
Close launchers you are not using
Stop unnecessary downloads
This helps free system memory and CPU resources.
Armoury Crate Profiles
Silent
Best for lightweight games and media consumption.
Performance
Recommended for most gaming scenarios.
Turbo
Ideal for demanding AAA games and docked gaming.
Final Thoughts
Windows optimization does not require advanced technical knowledge. Spending a few minutes adjusting these settings can provide smoother gameplay, better battery life and a more enjoyable handheld gaming experience on the ROG Ally X.
