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How to fixDIRECTX_OUT_OF_VRAM

DirectX Out of Video Memory / Crash

What this error means

DirectX Out of Video Memory / Crash is a high-severity graphics API (DirectX) issue. An out of memory error occurring when a graphics-intensive application (usually a modern game) requests more Video RAM (VRAM) than the graphics card physical hardware or virtual pagefile allocator can provide, resulting in a crash to desktop. Follow the steps below to fix it.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Lower texture resolution and raytracing settings in game options

Lower texture resolution and raytracing settings in game options.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Increase Windows virtual memory paging file size on your system SSD

Increase Windows virtual memory paging file size on your system SSD.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Close background programs consuming GPU memory

Close background programs consuming GPU memory.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Graphics card VRAM capacity exceeded
  • Too high game settings (texture size)
  • Virtual pagefile disabled or too small in Windows settings