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Ultimate Optimization Guide For Windows 10 Gaming
By Shuriken from Ninjago
Ultimate Optimization Guide For Windows 10 Gaming

Hi peeps of Steam... let's get straight to the point.
I'm going to split up sections by making steps, like Step [1.], [2.], [3.], and A., B., C., etc.
This guide is going to fit perfectly into your system, if you're coming from a fresh Windows 10 install. Please do not open this guide over a phone, iPad, or tablet, as this guide is intended for PC use like laptop and desktop PC's. And nope, this guide does not work out for Mac and other Apple devices.

I do NOT own any of the following guides, videos, and links. If you want to thank someone, for their time and effort, then please show your love and support towards the creators of these guides!

(English isn't my native language, i'm Danish, so please bear with me if i do make some grammar related mistakes!)

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Overview
[0.] (Skip this step if you aren't using a fresh install of Windows 10) 
[1.] First let's optimize Windows 10 Services, programs, software, and remove some crapware. 
[2.] Section 2. is for people who doesn't like to follow video tutorials. Useful for everyone. 
[3.] Section 3. is for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and/or Solid State Disk (SSD) optimization. 
[4.] Updating drivers and keeping them up to date. 
[5.] Updating BIOS. Updating your BIOS will make your PC much more stable, and probably more overclockable than it already is. 
[6.] Overclocking and Undervolting your GPU and/or CPU. Overclocking is only for people who drastically needs more FPS in games. 
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[0.] (Skip this step if you aren't using a fresh install of Windows 10)
Go to https://ninite.com/ and grab your desired programs and utilities.
[1.] First let's optimize Windows 10 Services, programs, software, and remove some crapware.
A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U_R_tKwtas&t
This one is made by TechCity, and it'll cover the basics of Windows 10 optimization.

B. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdb4iybN8gg
Made by comptv, very detailed, and it includes the removal of crapware, and unused files and software. You're going to need CCLeaner for this video. comptv also made an easy-to-follow PDF for his video, you can find it in the description of his video.

C. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_USuUEdr2Q
Created by Geeks Tutorial, includes a lot of Windows 10 related stuff, i do not believe that this one has any third-party programs included.

D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdOMKgu27Y
The creator of this one is called ProtoAMP, very detailed, and maybe a little complicated, but it's worth it in the end. This one uses third-party software to clean and optimize Windows 10.
[2.] Section 2. is for people who doesn't like to follow video tutorials. Useful for everyone.
A. https://www.back2gaming.com/guides/windows-10-optimization-guide-for-pc/
Made by Daniel Moises Magulado from Back2Gaming, covers basics.

B. https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/916373-pc/72377100
By Snight01 from GameFAQs, includes the use of regedit, serives.msc and much more. Very useful and well explained.

C. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/optimize-windows-10-gaming/
Creator of this one is Christian Bonilla from MakeUseOf, very easy-to-follow, also very clear to understand.

D. https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=476760198
Has a lot of detailed info, not as easy-to-follow as the other ones, but still very helpful. This one is more dedicated for advanced users.
[3.] Section 3. is for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and/or Solid State Disk (SSD) optimization.
SSD:
A. https://www.back2gaming.com/focus-story/ssd-optimization-for-windows-10-windows-8-and-8-1/
By Daniel Moises Magulado from Back2Gaming.

B. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2110095/the-ultimate-guide-to-proper-ssd-management.html
By Chris Hoffman from PCWorld.


HDD:
A. http://www.windowscentral.com/why-and-how-defragment-your-pcs-hard-drive-windows-10
By Mauro Huculak from Windows Central.

B. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHQdqV6mOzU
By nickscomputerfix on YouTube.
[4.] Updating drivers and keeping them up to date.
Intel all-round Drivers:
A. https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24345/Intel-Driver-Update-Utility
This one is for all your Intel drivers, including CPU's, GPU's, etc. Very straight forward, just hit the instal button, and follow the instructions given to you.


Nvidia GPU Drivers:
A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6W50SFGBvI
By Nicolas11x12TECHX


AMD GPU Drivers:
A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9D7HVyu_JE
By Nicolas11x12TECHX
[5.] Updating BIOS. Updating your BIOS will make your PC much more stable, and probably more overclockable than it already is.
A. http://www.pcworld.com/article/187437/software/how-to-update-your-bios.html
Made by Thomas Ryan, very detailed, explains a lot of stuff, tells you the risk(s) of updating your BIOS and much more. This is basically all you need for BIOS updating.
[6.] Overclocking and Undervolting your GPU and/or CPU. Overclocking is only for people who drastically needs more FPS in games.
Undervolting CPU:
A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Bd66dfkXs
Most of you PC nerds probably already know Linus. In this video Linus is going to show you how to Undervolt your CPU. This video is a bit old now, but it still works very well.

B. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9qlaGYehPk
By NR Media, this is a 2017 video about Undervolting. Very very detailed, and also very easy to follow.

C. http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-undervolt-a-cpu/
By Adi Abdurab, very straight forward, Undervolting and Overcloking compared, here's basically everything you'll need to Undervolt your CPU.


Overclocking CPU:
A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYWEb09t8mo
By Nicolas11x12TECHX, most basic things about CPU overclocking, nothing too advanced, easy to follow.

B. http://www.techradar.com/how-to/computing/how-to-overclock-your-cpu-1306573
By Zak Storey from TechRadar, straight to the point, a bit more advanced than A., also pretty new (2017).


Undervolting GPU:
A. http://www.overclock.net/t/1592963/guide-how-to-undervolt-gcn
By Worldwin from Overclock.net, a little bit advanced, just follow the guide carefully and then you're good to go.


Overclocking GPU:
A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUEMS-B1Siw
By JayzTwoCents, detailed, no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, straight to the point.

B. http://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-overclock-your-graphics-card/2/
By Dave James from PCGamer, easy, letting you know about the risk(s) of Overclocking, east-to-follow step by step guide.