Prep Guide
How to ensure you & your PC have a great time
Download your Games
Save time and get into the games sooner. Download as many of the games that you own and ensure they are updated. Also be sure to LAUNCH each game one to make sure there are no errors
Move Games to SSD
Follow the instructions on our steam install guide to make the most of your fast I/O
Plan your snacks
While sugary snacks, soda, energy drinks, and booze are fun and welcome, it is also important to remember we are in this for the long haul. Space out caffeine to avoid crashes and be sure to eat more fortifying food and meals to keep your mind and spirits high.
Perform a System File Check
By performing a system file check (SFC) you can fix windows issues that you may or may not know you have had!
Optimize Storage
We want to be sure our storage is working well. Through a combination of analyzing (check disk) and optimizing (defrag) we can ensure file integrity. It is best to let windows handle this :-)
Backup Important Files
"Only Backup the files you don't want to lose"
Spend a few moments to take a backup of your computer to leave at home. In the case of hardware failure or accident (like you drop your computer down the stairs) we want to be sure you don't lose files.
Dust your computer
What better time before coming to the Lan to air dust out your fans and case while everything is disconnected.
Update 3rd Party Programs
Not every program on your PC has an auto updater. A program such as Patch My PC (home version) is a great tool to be sure you have the latest version of software
Remember ALL Cables
What's worse than showing up to a Lan without a monitor? Having to go ALL the way home because you forgot that ONE cable. Be sure you have sound cables and charging cables as well