diff --git a/modules/dashboard/Performance.qml b/modules/dashboard/Performance.qml
index e73d8ed3..306f9b81 100644
--- a/modules/dashboard/Performance.qml
+++ b/modules/dashboard/Performance.qml
@@ -836,7 +836,7 @@ Item {
 
                     Timer {
                         interval: Config.dashboard.resourceUpdateInterval
-                        running: true
+                        running: networkCard.visible
                         repeat: true
                         onTriggered: sparklineCanvas._tickCount++
                     }
@@ -846,7 +846,7 @@ Item {
                         to: 1
                         duration: Config.dashboard.resourceUpdateInterval
                         loops: Animation.Infinite
-                        running: true
+                        running: networkCard.visible
                     }
 
                     Behavior on smoothMax {