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* Make sure that you defragment your hard drive, unless it's an SSD (These should '''NEVER''' be defragmented). Not only will this help improve performance with gaming, but can also decrease load times in other applications. Although Windows comes with a simple defragging program, STEP recommends either [http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag/ Auslogics Disk Defrag] or [http://www.puransoftware.com/Puran-Defrag-Download.html Puran Defrag Free Edition]. If using Auslogics, use the "''Defrag & Optimize''" option. Defragment your hard drive at least once a month. | * Make sure that you defragment your hard drive, unless it's an SSD (These should '''NEVER''' be defragmented). Not only will this help improve performance with gaming, but can also decrease load times in other applications. Although Windows comes with a simple defragging program, STEP recommends either [http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/disk-defrag/ Auslogics Disk Defrag] or [http://www.puransoftware.com/Puran-Defrag-Download.html Puran Defrag Free Edition]. If using Auslogics, use the "''Defrag & Optimize''" option. Defragment your hard drive at least once a month. | ||
* Disable all unnecessary programs running in the background while gaming in order to free up more resources. Anti-virus programs are especially resource intensive and aren't needed while playing. Some anti-virus software have a "''Gaming Mode''" or something similar; check the options menu. {{fc white|'''If you disable your anti-virus program while gaming remember to enable it again when you finish.'''}} | * Disable all unnecessary programs running in the background while gaming in order to free up more resources. Anti-virus programs are especially resource intensive and aren't needed while playing. Some anti-virus software have a "''Gaming Mode''" or something similar; check the options menu. {{fc|white|'''If you disable your anti-virus program while gaming remember to enable it again when you finish.'''}} | ||
* Keep Steam in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3160-agcb-2555 offline mode]. This is just one more thing depleting your resources that really isn't needed. | * Keep Steam in [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3160-agcb-2555 offline mode]. This is just one more thing depleting your resources that really isn't needed. |
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