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Windows power management can throttle the CPU during loading screens, mistaking "Preparing game data" for an idle state.

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StarCraft II defaults to 64-bit, but some older CPUs handle shader compilation better in 32-bit mode. Windows power management can throttle the CPU during

In Battle.net launcher: