# Alienware Laptop %% Code: 8988 %% ## Specs | | | |---|---| |CPU| Intel Core i7-8750H CPU @ 2.20GHz |Memory| 16 GB RAM| |Disk (D:)| HDD| |Disk (C:)| SSD| |GPU 0 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |**GPU 1**| **NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070**| ## Clean-Up ### 12/22/2023 Can delete any game Deleted Valorant, supposedly like 170 something GBs - claimed was C drive - didn't seem to change C drive (don't remember starting point of D drive) cleared recycling bin on C drive Turned off "Startup Apps": - Cortana - Lively Wallpaper - Microsoft Edge - Overwolf Launcher - Rainmeter desktop customization tool > [!info] STATUS: >- C: 45.6 GB free of 223 GB >- D: 549 GB free of 931 GB Restart Computer Turned off "Startup Apps": - SteelSeries GG > [!info] STATUS: >- C: 34.5 GB free of 223 GB >- D: 559 GB free of 931 GB Disk Cleanup: delete: | | | | |---|---|---| |Temporary Internet Files |610 byte| |Windows error reports and feedback| 53.8 MB| [-](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/is-it-safe-to-delete-windows-error-reports-debug/cfaca27c-e68d-490e-aa82-23becd5b5e93) |Delivery Optimization Files| 1.61 GB| [-](https://www.easeus.com/knowledge-center/delivery-optimization-files.html#:~:text=The%20answer%20is%20in%20the,helping%20users%20with%20system%20updates.) |Temporary files| 313 MB| |Thumbnails| 84.6 MB| |Temporary Windows Installation files| 20 KB |Windows upgrade log files| 437 MB| |system error minidump files|2.85MB| |DirectX Shader Cache| 2.07 MB| | **Total:** |**2.48 GB**| >[!info] STATUS: >- C: 29.2 GB free of 223 GB >- D: 559 GB free of 931 GB (How is it getting worse????) some did not delete in Disk Cleanup... password needed but it didn't request... restarting computer... updating.... downloading Windows 11 in background... yup adding more data ##### Storage Breakdown: | | | |---|---| |Apps & Features| 73 GB| |System & reserved| 56.6 GB| |...| | System & reserved: - 37.1 GB System files - required for computer function - 10.0 GB Virtual Memory - lets computer run multiple apps at same time - 6.34 GB Hibernation file - lets your PC sleep while maintaining your user state - 3.06 GB System restore - saves copies of system files in case need to restore to previous state so 56.6 GB of 223 GB must remain... 166.4 GB left >[!info] STATUS: >- C: 30.2 GB free of 223 GB >- D: 559 GB free of 931 GB Optimize Drives: - C: - "needs optimization (251 days since last...)" - D: - "OK (1% fragmented)" Optimized C drive, analyzed D drive (now 0% fragmented) C: -> Properties - Tools -> Error checking -> no errors >[!info] STATUS: >- C: 19.6 GB free of 223 GB >- D: 559 GB free of 931 GB ##### Final Eval of Could Remove <iframe width="100%" height="508" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=9E2DB906D2E7C980%2121314&authkey=%21AGEYnhVXO4At2YA&em=2&Item='Sheet1'!A1%3AY22&wdHideGridlines=True&wdDownloadButton=True&wdInConfigurator=True&wdInConfigurator=True"></iframe> Checking summary in C: <iframe width="100%" height="555" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=9E2DB906D2E7C980%2121314&authkey=%21AGEYnhVXO4At2YA&em=2&Item='Sheet2'!A1%3AG26&wdHideGridlines=True&wdDownloadButton=True&wdInConfigurator=True&wdInConfigurator=True"></iframe> >Games to maybe delete: Hades It Takes Two No Man's Sky Stardew Valley ### 12/23/2023 Downloaded to D drive - 5 hrs - ethernet BG3 asking for updated NVIDIA graphics Driver - followed link included - current: 512.98 - recommended: 536.99 www.nvidia.com/download/index.aspx - info selected - Product Type: GeForce - Product Series: GeForce 10 Series (Notebooks) - Product: GeForce GTX 1070 - Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit - Download Type: Game Ready Driver (GRD) - Language: English - download found - GeForce Game Ready Driver - Version: 546.33 WHQL - Release Date: 2023.12.12 - Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 - Language: English (US) - File Size: 669.39 MB - only downloaded driver, not NVIDIA Experience >[!info] Status >C: 10.2 GB free of 223 GB >D: 421 GB free of 931 GB >BG3 played for 242 hrs ## BG3 Settings Could improve function - Resolution - Vsync - Frame Rate Cap - Quality: Medium - Model Quality: Low - Cloud Quality: High - Texture Filtering: x2 (maybe increase to x4) - Instance Distance: Low - Fog Quality: Low - Detail Distance: Medium (might increase to high) - Animation Level of Detail: Medium (could lower to low) - Advanced: - Depth of Field: Gaussian (could lower for greater performance, but turning off is defenitly noticeable) - Depth of Field Quality: Quarter - Slow HDD mode: Off (might help performance?) - Dynamic Crowds: On (could turn off for better framerates, don't know visual impact) - Audio: - Occlusion Quality: High (could lower) Interface: - Show text background: off (turning on prob helps) - Dialogue text size: 48 px - Overhead text size: 48 px - Always Show Item Stack Splitter: On (default was off) Accidentally clicked to continue Tav - quickly reached 75%, minute or 2 to hit 100% w/ audio in