Limit Chrome cache

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I have installed Chrome, but the cache seems to keep growing. Is there a way to change the cache size? i read some info somewhere but it didn't work.:info:
 

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How big is it growing to? Do you have a space concern and a reason to keep it small?
 

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Size right now is 350 MB, space is not a concern, but it seems the more it grows, the more slow Chrome becomes, ironically.
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire 5810T8929
OS
Windows 10 Home 64b
CPU
Intel Core Solo 1.4Ghz 800Mhz FSB
Memory
Samsung 4GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA 4500MHD
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
Seagate Momentus XT (Hybrid HD) 750GB
Internet Speed
40 Mbs
Antivirus
Kaspersky Free Antivirus
Browser
Chrome 60.0.3112.113 (Official Build) (64-bit)
It seems my Google Chrome cache is here;
C:\Users\user1\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default

Mine is 375MB in size.

It looks like there are some methods to limit it, based on modifying the shortcut for Google Chrome...but are some limitations like the fact that the shortcut is not used when the browser is launched automatically by the system.
How To Change Google Chrome’s Cache Location And Size


I've never really noticed Chrome getting slower over time, but I also use an SSD..so maybe that is working around the issue. And I never clean my cache or temp internet files either.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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