Will Increasing My Windows Pagefile Speed Up Game Loading?
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Techie1234
I was advised to increase my Windows pagefile to help with slow loading times in games. Here are the steps I followed: Press Win + R, then type `sysdm.cpl`. Next, I navigated to Advanced → Performance → Settings → Advanced. In the Virtual Memory section, I unticked 'Automatically manage', selected C:, and set the custom size to an Initial size of 4096 and a Maximum of 16384. I applied the changes, restarted, and I'm wondering if this really helps with game asset loading speeds, given that I have an i5-3470, a GTX 560, and 16 GB of DDR3 RAM. Does this actually make a difference?
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Not really! Adjusting the pagefile may not do anything for game loading speeds and could lead to stability issues. It's often best to leave it on automatic settings unless you have a specific reason to change it. Plus, maybe take a break from following tips from AI; sometimes they just don't get it right.
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Honestly, diving into settings based on random advice from AI isn't the best approach. It's important to be careful with system configurations. You might end up causing more trouble than fixing anything. Always make sure you understand what changes you're making before proceeding!
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GamerGirl99: Thanks for the heads up! ChatGPT also suggested I move my games from an HDD to an SSD for faster loading. Is that a good idea?