# New install - very demanding Performace, erratic spikes **URL:** \ **Category:** Cubase\ **Created:** [July 22, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/new-install-very-demanding-performace-erratic-spikes/1001425 "2025-07-22T14:05:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![Trevor\_H](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/258eb7/32.png) [@Trevor\_H](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Trevor_H)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/new-install-very-demanding-performace-erratic-spikes/1001425/2 "2025-07-22T15:35:15Z")
Hi @andy4 , There are a few threads about this! You could try activating the… ‘Steinberg Audio Power Scheme’ Take a look at this thread… There are some solutions that might help! Including where the ‘Steinberg Audio Power Scheme’ is. > [@Cubase 14, Windows 11 pro 24h2, Performance Peaks](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-14-windows-11-pro-24h2-performance-peaks/996207): > > I’m having performance issues with Cubase 14 on Windows 11 Pro. Both applications are up to date. The computer has an Intel Core i7-9750H 2.60 GHz, 64 GB RAM, and an Nvidia T2000 graphics card (with Studio drivers). So, it shouldn’t be a performance issue with the laptop. The performance issues are with a Moto M4 sound card and with IRig HDX, each tested with different cables and on all USB-C/Thunderbolt ports. (Drivers are up to date.) So, it shouldn’t actually be the sound cards. I ran Lat… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/new-install-very-demanding-performace-erratic-spikes/1001425)._