00:00Ey, everyone, if you've ever been deep in a match in Warzone, about to clutch a win, and suddenly your
00:08screen freezes, and you get that dreaded out of video memory error, you know how incredibly frustrating it is.
00:13This error can pop up in all sorts of demanding games, not just Warzone, and it can totally ruin your
00:19gaming session.
00:20But don't worry, because today, I'm going to walk you through a complete guide on how to fix this issue
00:26for good, from simple tweaks to more advanced solutions.
00:31First, let's start with the basics, because sometimes the simplest fix is the one that works.
00:37The number one culprit is often your in-game settings.
00:41High-end games are gorgeous, but they can be incredibly demanding on your video card's RAM.
00:47Go into your game's graphics settings, and start by lowering the texture quality.
00:51This is the biggest RAM-A-Hog.
00:53Try setting it to normal or even low, and see if the error goes away.
00:56If that helps, you can slowly bump it back up to find a sweet spot.
01:00Also, disable features like on-demand texture streaming.
01:04While it sounds cool, it constantly downloads high-resolution textures, which can overwhelm your video memory.
01:10Next, make sure you have the latest graphics drivers installed.
01:14Embidia, I admit it.
01:15And Intel are always releasing updates that include performance, improvements, and bug fixes for popular games.
01:22You can usually find the latest drivers on their official websites.
01:25It's also a good idea to close any unnecessary background applications before you start playing.
01:30Things like web browsers, with tons of tabs open, streaming software, or even chat programs, can eat up valuable system
01:38resources, including VRAM.
01:40Use your task manager to see what's running and close anything you don't absolutely need.
01:45Alright, if the basic fixes didn't solve it, let's move on to some more advanced system tweaks.
01:51We're going to increase the Windows paging file size.
01:54The paging file is like a safety net for your RAM.
01:57When your physical RAM gets full, Windows moves some data to this file on your hard drive.
02:02By increasing its size, you can give your system more breathing room, which can help with VRAM-related errors.
02:08To do this, search for View Advanced System Settings in your Windows search bar.
02:12Go to the Advanced tab, click Settings under Performance, then the Advanced tab again, and finally, change under Virtual Memory.
02:20Uncheck Automatically Manage, select your main drive, choose Custom Size, and set the initial and maximum size to be 1
02:29.5 times your total system RAM.
02:31For example, if you have 16GB of RAM, set it to around 24,000MB.
02:37Another Windows setting to check is your Power Plan.
02:40You want to make sure your PC is running at its full potential?
02:43Go to your Power Options in the Control Panel and select the High Performance or Ultimate Performance Plan.
02:47This ensures your CPU and GPU aren't being throttled to save power while you're gaming.
02:53Also, if you have an NVIDIA graphics card, open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
02:58Go to Manage 3D Settings and find the Shader Cache Size option.
03:02Setting this to a larger value, like 10GB or even Unlimited, can sometimes help by allowing more shaders to be
03:08stored on your drive, reducing the load on your ROM during gameplay.
03:12Now for the final and most advanced step.
03:14Diving into your system's BIOS or UEFI.
03:18Be careful here, as changing settings incorrectly can cause system instability.
03:23Restart your computer and press the key to enter your BIOS usually delete.
03:27F2 or F12.
03:29Once you're in, look for a setting called Resisible Bar or Smart Access Memory.
03:34If your CPU and motherboard support it, enabling this feature can give your CPU full access to your GPU's entire
03:40ROM buffer,
03:41which can significantly improve performance and stability in some games.
03:44Also, if you have integrated graphics on your CPU, you might find an option to allocate more system RAM to
03:50it.
03:51While this is mainly for the integrated GPU, freeing up system resources in any way can indirectly help your dedicated
03:57graphics card.
03:59After making any changes, remember to save and exit.
04:02So there you have it to full stack approach to crushing that out of video memory error.
04:08Start with the in-game settings, move on to drivers and background apps, then tweak your Windows paging file.
04:14And finally, if you're comfortable, explore your BIOS settings.
04:19Going through these steps should help you get back to enjoying smooth, crash-free gaming.
04:23If this video helped you out, please hit that like button, and subscribe for more gaming tips and tricks.
04:29Let me know in the comments which fix worked for you.
04:32Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.
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