Configuring a local cache for Steam storage
Configuring a local cache for Steam storage
I'm new to big SSDs but comfortable with a strong internet link and a big hard drive. Instead of removing and reapplying Steam, I considered setting up a Steam cache. Anyone have helpful guides?
Do you own several machines? Would it be better to transfer games from the hard drive to the SSD? I don’t notice any caching happening.
It’s a lot of wasted effort since you really need an extra PC. I thought Steam Cache would let you keep files on a server so your machine stays light. In reality, it just moves the data elsewhere and still requires installing the full game locally. Updates happen there too, and you still need to refresh your local copy. This makes sense for big LANs with several users and games that get frequent updates. Usually the first download drags the longest. The small incremental updates aren’t huge. If you have fast internet with no limits, I’d use it to let Steam manage the cache.
I remember purchasing a 2TB SATA SSD for less than $100. Wouldn't it make sense to wait for a better deal and buy something larger instead? SATA SSDs are usually sufficient for most needs, as I found out.