So putting Switch on sleep mode and testing its download speed was a good option, Switch already appeared more efficient at downloading games than Wii and 3DS. Given all this, there is a minor. Using Download Management, you can check the download status of software. Downloads will continue in the background, even while playing games.
I have steam running in the background when computer is not sleeping but I was wondering if Steam will download games when my computer is locked/sleeping.
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If your computer is locked, that means that your computer is running but that you will be prompted for a password when you go to use it next. In this case, Steam will continue downloading your games as long as the computer is running, e.g. unless the computer falls asleep.
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If you put your computer to sleep manually or if it falls asleep automatically after a while, that means that your computer's CPU and some other components more or less turn off. If your computer is asleep, all of your running programs are effectively paused in a suspended state, and Steam will definitely not download games.
Maximillian LaumeisterMaximillian LaumeisterI did it last night and I can 100% confirm that, yes, they will download in sleep mode on PC.
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Switch downloads games faster in Sleep Mode
Posted on March 30, 2017 by Zack in Videos
GameXplain recently released a video in which they test if the Switch will download games faster in Sleep Mode. While some complications arose in figuring out just when the data had actually finished downloading, the results seem to show games being downloaded about 15% faster in Sleep Mode compared to the consoles normal state.
While not a massive increase in download speed, it’s sure to be of use down the line to some Switch owners. You can check out the video for yourself below.