Steam update could free up storage space on Valve’s Steam deck
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Valve’s latest Steam beta update has just been released, and it comes with shader precache improvements that can benefit Steam decks. Discovered by Phoronix, the new pre-cache system identifies and removes unused code, freeing up space on any gaming SSD or hard drive using the storefront.
Precompiled shaders are storage consumers, and some games take up gigabytes of space at a time. While that’s unlikely to affect gaming PCs with clunky drives, it could make Valve’s 64GB Steam Deck model scream more space. Steam’s shader precache overhaul should prevent this from becoming too much of a problem for portable powerhouses, but it will also help any Windows or Linux rig with limited storage.
If you enjoy tinkering with your Mesa graphics drivers, Steam’s beta update should also come in handy. The new system eliminates the old cache after any GPU changes, which means that stale shaders don’t accumulate by installing the bi-weekly Git builds.
It’s worth noting that while Valve recommends against opening the Steam Deck, you can arm the handheld with a larger M.2 SSD. That said, you can store your Steam library and install other operating systems onto the microSD card, so you don’t have to be a tech surgeon to increase the capacity of your device.
The Steam Deck can be huge compared to other handhelds, but Valve has features ready to help us manage smaller storage capacities. The beta version of the storefront now displays the game size before installing, which should help us have more control over the portable library.
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