Optimal Sleep and Wake Strategies for Windows 11 Desktop PCs

Hey all! After scouring the forum, all I could find were discussions about laptops - nothing on desktops.

I'm in the process of putting together a new setup for Win 11 (featuring Ryzen 7700, Asus TUF B650M motherboard, 32 GB Corsair Dominator DDR5 6000 MT/s, 2 TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD) to replace my current rig. I practically live on my PC, clocking in around 12-14 hours a day, and I prefer to pick up where I left off each day without having to start from scratch. The idea of cold booting daily doesn't appeal to me unless absolutely necessary.

I'm conflicted about the best approach for my new setup and long-term performance during my downtime:

Option 1: Daily Sleep - Potential RAM performance slowdown to 5200 MT/s until the next reboot due to an old unresolved bug. Would the drop from 6000 to 5200 be a significant issue for my everyday usage? I'm unsure. It's disappointing to not get the full 6000 MT/s I paid for, but if the difference isn't noticeable...

Option 2: Daily Hibernate - Potentially a better alternative, but at the expense of excessive SSD write cycles. Opinions vary on whether this impacts longevity. I aim for my SSD to last at least a decade.

Option 3: Keeping PC "On" 24/7 - My current approach, despite higher power consumption, ensures instant availability and eliminates daily wear from On/Off cycles, particularly on HDD components.

Any other suggestions?

Another question: if Daily Sleep is the preferred option, which sleep mode is ideal?

Modern Standby (S0) - Known for bugs, prompting users to switch to Old Sleep.

Old Sleep (S3) - Requires manual activation through a registry tweak.

I'm at a crossroads here, seeking guidance tailored to my specific usage pattern. Appreciate any insights you can offer! 🙂