Optimize Windows Game Memory Usage
Budget: $5,000 – $10,000 USD
I have a completed Windows desktop game that runs smoothly in terms of graphics and load times, yet its memory footprint is higher than I’m comfortable shipping. My goal is to bring that usage down without sacrificing visual fidelity or gameplay flow.
What I need
• A deep dive into the codebase to identify leaks, unnecessary allocations, and bloated assets.
• Concrete optimisation work—refactoring, pooling, streaming, or asset compression—followed by a tested build that proves lower RAM consumption.
• A short technical report summarising the changes and the before-and-after metrics so I can trace every optimisation decision later.
The tech stack currently centres on C++ with DirectX 11, compiled inside Visual Studio 2022. If you prefer tools such as PIX, RenderDoc, Nvidia Nsight, or built-in Visual Studio profilers, feel free—they’re all fair game as long as the final result shows a measurable reduction in memory usage.
Timeline is flexible; I’m far more interested in seeing thoughtful, well-tested improvements than a quick patch. When you reach out, please highlight past experience optimising Windows games or similar real-time applications, especially any concrete numbers you achieved. A concise outline of your intended workflow is welcome, but keep it focused on memory optimisation rather than general performance tuning.
Once the slimmer build and report are in my hands, I’ll run exhaustive QA on my side and sign off as soon as the agreed-upon memory target is met.
What I need
• A deep dive into the codebase to identify leaks, unnecessary allocations, and bloated assets.
• Concrete optimisation work—refactoring, pooling, streaming, or asset compression—followed by a tested build that proves lower RAM consumption.
• A short technical report summarising the changes and the before-and-after metrics so I can trace every optimisation decision later.
The tech stack currently centres on C++ with DirectX 11, compiled inside Visual Studio 2022. If you prefer tools such as PIX, RenderDoc, Nvidia Nsight, or built-in Visual Studio profilers, feel free—they’re all fair game as long as the final result shows a measurable reduction in memory usage.
Timeline is flexible; I’m far more interested in seeing thoughtful, well-tested improvements than a quick patch. When you reach out, please highlight past experience optimising Windows games or similar real-time applications, especially any concrete numbers you achieved. A concise outline of your intended workflow is welcome, but keep it focused on memory optimisation rather than general performance tuning.
Once the slimmer build and report are in my hands, I’ll run exhaustive QA on my side and sign off as soon as the agreed-upon memory target is met.