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2019/11/25 06:05:37 (permalink)
What are the functional differences between the two versions?  Do I have to be logged into Steam for X1 to work?
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    Re: Stand Alone X1 vs Steam X1 2019/11/25 06:10:16 (permalink)
    I "believe" that the Steam X1 version is intended for those that only need it to game On Steam
     
    I have Only used the standalone version
     
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    Re: Stand Alone X1 vs Steam X1 2019/11/25 06:20:39 (permalink)
    I hate any 'launcher' app..so there's my difference. I don't have to have steam? Not having it.
     
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    Re: Stand Alone X1 vs Steam X1 2019/11/25 08:37:30 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby Cool GTX 2019/11/25 08:56:16
    There are no functional differences..Yes you need Steam running or the Steam version of Precision will auto-open Steam if you run it by itself.

    With the Steam version, you can also get achievements such as Coolbits (for overclocking your graphics card)..Setting the Curve (for setting a custom fan curve)..Max RPM's (for setting 100% fan speed)..Memory Madness (for overclocking memory by 300MHz or higher offset)..And some more, if that matters at all to you.

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    Re: Stand Alone X1 vs Steam X1 2019/11/25 11:25:17 (permalink)
    transdogmifier
    I hate any 'launcher' app..so there's my difference. I don't have to have steam? Not having it.
     
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    Agreed!  That's what I'm trying to avoid.
     
    bob16314
    There are no functional differences..Yes you need Steam running or the Steam version of Precision will auto-open Steam if you run it by itself.

    With the Steam version, you can also get achievements such as Coolbits (for overclocking your graphics card)..Setting the Curve (for setting a custom fan curve)..Max RPM's (for setting 100% fan speed)..Memory Madness (for overclocking memory by 300MHz or higher offset)..And some more, if that matters at all to you.
     

     
    Again, to be avoided.  And no, I do not need achievements for just using my hardware.
     
    Thanks for the responses!
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    Re: Stand Alone X1 vs Steam X1 2019/11/25 15:14:43 (permalink)
    Both work fine and with Steam I have just always had it installed so not a problem to use the steam version for me. I still do the stand alone though since I know when it's updated because of the forum but if I didn't want to keep up to date the Steam version would be better since it's always updated.

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