Yes, you can store Steam games in various locations.
Yes, you can store Steam games in various locations.
It functions with USB drives, though only certain titles may see longer load times. Some games might freeze excessively. With ample RAM, you can try Amd RamDisk and store game files on the partitions before loading them onto the drives. Even with 8GB RAM, a 4GB partition works well for games like Forest (under 1GB). Most games stay within that memory range.
Flash storage is quick, yet the USB link connecting it to your PC is relatively slow, lagging behind a hard drive. This can lead to poor loading speeds or stuttering performance. I’m not even certain Steam will permit you to pick a removable disk as a download spot initially. You might want to consider upgrading to a larger hard drive. My computer from around 2003 came with an 80 GB HDD, and anything more would significantly boost its capabilities.
It allows you to connect USB 3 external drives easily. Using old computers with SATA drives makes sense. Look at old laptops and buy a $20 enclosure if they have a functional drive. I own two 1.5TB Hitachi drives paired with my 240GB Vertex 3. This approach works well for gaming on a laptop too.