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Just how big is DCS with all modules?


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When trying to update the open beta I get a message that I am running out of disk space and the download stops. DCS is the only program on the drive (500GB SSD) and DCS directory on the drive currently has more than 440GB. Is this right or has something doubled up somewhere? What is the size of DCS with all available modules installed? 
is there another option in terms of updating? Downloading the patch onto another drive? Is DCS able to operate across multiple drives? Or should I just get a 2TB SSD?

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28 minutes ago, DGC338 said:

Downloading the patch onto another drive? 

 

Yes, that can be done as described on this guide:

 

 

 

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Onto which your account can then add the saved games folders.

and just wait and see how much the new terrains will add…

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Given the incoming flood of new modules, mods and liveries, due to "global warming", you will need a 2TB drive for DCS alone within 2-weekTM

Not to mention, you need extra space for updates too.

Fingers crossed.

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I have everything except a handful of campaigns. No extra skins or mods.

DCS' main install for me is 446GB

SavedGames I think I usually have it kept around 10GB give or take until I trim out the tracks etc.

 

In the meantime, yes, it is possible to symlink maps and the like to other drives currently, if you know how to do it.

Personally trying to convince the CMs how important the ability to offload maps to other drives will be here in the near future, so hoping it's taken into serious consideration. (aka symlink... but in an easier way for users to know what they're doing, when they... don't know what they're doing.)

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19 minutes ago, Vakarian said:

You are missing Marianas and South Atlantic maps, they both add nice hit on storage. Just to keep that in mind

hmm you are right. i do in deed have those terrains. i wonder where they went off to?

edit: looks like the WINDIRSTAT is glitching.

edit2: i did the check on the wrong install folder from old hard drive LOL. 120+ GB more.

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