Experiencing random stutters, lag spikes, or FPS drops?
In this complete, up-to-date guide, I'll show you how to fully clear your NVIDIA cache the right way — including locations that most tutorials miss.
This method works on any PC — old or new, high-end or low-end — and helps fix performance issues in games like Apex Legends, Warzone, Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077, and more!
✅ Safe and easy steps
✅ Updated for 2025 (new file locations covered)
✅ No unnecessary rambling — just quick and clear instructions
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🎯 What You’ll Learn:
How to safely disable Shader Cache before clearing
Where NVIDIA's GLCache and DXCache files are hidden
How to use Disk Cleanup for extra shader cache removal
How to re-enable Shader Cache for the best performance
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After clearing your cache, games may stutter slightly for a few minutes while shaders rebuild — totally normal! Let shader compilation fully finish when prompted for the smoothest experience.
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