C Drive Cleanup for Gaming PCs
Focus on leftover updates, GPU driver caches, and recording/screenshot folders.
Gaming rigs mostly collect update leftovers and recordings—target them precisely.
- Platform caches: Steam/Battle.net/Epic leave updates in
commonorDepotCache; move old versions to HDD or delete. - GPU driver cache:
C:\NVIDIA,C:\ProgramData\NVIDIA, or AMD equivalents—keep the latest, clear old packages. - Recordings/screenshots: OBS/GeForce Experience default to
Videos/Pictures; offload when projects end. - Save protection: Game save locations vary; back up before deleting to avoid losing progress.
- Mods: Check mod caches and auto-update folders; once versions are set, clear old files.
- Finish: Reboot after cleaning and play a round to confirm load times/FPS.
Targeted cuts free plenty of space and steady gameplay.
Desktop vs laptop
- Desktops: add an HDD for game updates and recordings.
- Laptops: limited space—delete updates once applied; save recordings to external drives.
Player tips
Prune unused games in launchers—uninstalling them frees space fastest.
Network settings
Some platforms auto pre-download updates; after cleaning, disable “auto update” or set to ask, or the drive will refill.
Further reading
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