Game Compressor can save you hundreds of GB across your game library — as storage prices remain high, utility leverages Windows' built-in LZX compression for substantial space savings | Tom's Hardware Skip to main content Join Tom’s Hardware today Upgrade to Tom’s Hardware Premium Explore GO PREMIUM Choose how you want to join Tom’s Hardware MEMBER Get started with free access to reviews, badges and discussions. Become a member Premium member Unlock exclusive tools and insights for enthusiasts who want more. Bench Database Exclusive Features Roadmaps Deep Analysis Become a premium member Go beyond the headlines with Tom’s Hardware Premium Access Bench, Roadmaps, deep analysis and other exclusive tools. Explore PREMIUM Bench Performance Database Dive into our proprietary testing data and compare hardware with detailed benchmarks. Deep-Dive Analysis Go beyond the headlines with expert reporting on the hardware industry. Hardware Roadmaps Track upcoming CPUs, GPUs and tech releases before they arrive. Exclusive Long-Form Features In-depth features, interviews and insider stories from the world of hardware. Uptime Premium Newsletter Expert insights and analysis delivered to your inbox. of Bench Performance Database Dive into our proprietary testing data and compare hardware with detailed benchmarks. 1 of 5 Deep-Dive Analysis Go beyond the headlines with expert reporting on the hardware industry. 2 of 5 Hardware Roadmaps Track upcoming CPUs, GPUs and tech releases before they arrive. 3 of 5 Exclusive Long-Form Features In-depth features, interviews and insider stories from the world of hardware. 4 of 5 Uptime Premium Newsletter Expert insights and analysis delivered to your inbox. 5 of 5 Explore PREMIUM const messagesWelcomeSlideOut = { en: { hello: 'Hello', welcomeBack: 'Welcome', hi: 'Hi' }, fr: { hello: 'Bonjour', welcomeBack: 'Bon retour', hi: 'Bonjour' } }; const sliderPremiumEnabled = true; function sendMembershipSlideOutEvent(action, label) { if (typeof window.dispatchOrQueueAction === 'function') { window.dispatchOrQueueAction('freyr.sendEventToFreyr', { name: 'membershipEvent', eventObject: { membership: { action: action, label: label, type: 'slide-out', }, }, }); } } function handleClickMyAccount() { sendMembershipSlideOutEvent('my-account-clicked', 'slider-button'); } function handleClickCard(index) { sendMembershipSlideOutEvent('card-clicked', 'card-' + index); } function handleClickMembership() { sendMembershipSlideOutEvent('membership-clicked', 'membership-card'); } function handleClickAdvertisement() { sendMembershipSlideOutEvent('advertisement-clicked', 'advertisement-card'); } function handleClickNavigation() { sendMembershipSlideOutEvent('navigation-clicked', 'card-navigation'); } document.addEventListener('alpine:init', () => { Alpine.data('custom_widgets_1774442034_userDashboard', () => ({ isExpanded: false, displayName: '', email: '', isLoading: false, updateStatus: null, updateMessage: '', userFirstLog: false, userHasBadge: false, isUserAuthenticated: false, isUserPremium: false, displayPremiumSliderContent: false, isMobile: window.innerWidth { this.refreshUserData(); if (this.isUserAuthenticated) { this.openSlideOut(); } }); window.addEventListener('resize', () => { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth <

Why This Matters
For PC gamers with large libraries, saving hundreds of GB could delay or reduce the need to buy more storage while storage prices remain high. The article is significant because it highlights a utility that uses Windows' built-in LZX compression to reclaim substantial space across game collections.
Background
Game Compressor is described as a utility that can save hundreds of GB across a game library by using Windows' built-in LZX compression.
The article says the utility leverages Windows' built-in LZX compression to achieve substantial space savings.
The utility's value is framed around the fact that storage prices remain high, making large game-library space savings more relevant.
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