can changing your windows power plan and nvme driver settings cut texture pop-in in elden ring — exact tweaks that worked in testing

I spent the last few weeks grinding through multiple runs of Elden Ring on my test rig to try answering a question that’s been buzzing in forums: can changing your Windows power plan and NVMe driver settings actually cut texture pop‑in? Short answer: yes — in my setup it made a noticeable...

can changing your windows power plan and nvme driver settings cut texture pop-in in elden ring — exact tweaks that worked in testing
Jun 21, 2026 • by Léa Moreau

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