DirectX · medium

How to fixD3D11_ERROR_OUT_OF_MEMORY

Insufficient graphics memory for DirectX

What this error means

D3D11_ERROR_OUT_OF_MEMORY is a medium-severity graphics API (DirectX) problem. The game or program has exhausted the available VRAM on the graphics card. It's also often linked to texture resolution too high. Work through the steps below in order.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.

Work through these checks

0 of 3 complete
01Reduce texture quality
  1. Reduce texture quality
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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02Increase shared memory in BIOS (for iGPU)
  1. Increase shared memory in BIOS (for iGPU)
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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03Close background apps
  1. Close background apps
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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Possible causes

  • Texture resolution too high
  • Memory leak in the game
  • Integrated graphics with low RAM sharing

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