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How to fix DirectX Out of Video Memory / Crash

Error code: DIRECTX_OUT_OF_VRAM

What this error means

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.

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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
01Lower texture resolution and raytracing settings in game options
  1. Lower texture resolution and raytracing settings in game options
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 Windows virtual memory paging file size on your system SSD
  1. Increase Windows virtual memory paging file size on your system SSD
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 programs consuming GPU memory
  1. Close background programs consuming GPU memory
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

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