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Comparing Fortnite's Random Access Memory (RAM) and Video RAM (VRAM)

Comparing Fortnite's Random Access Memory (RAM) and Video RAM (VRAM)

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Craftery
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02-06-2016, 10:37 AM
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My Fortnite game has begun to lag, freezing for approximately one second every five minutes. The application is consuming 2.6 gigabytes of my computer’s 8 gigabyte memory. I have a GeForce GTX 960 graphics card with 4 gigabytes of video RAM. Would reducing my system’s memory consumption be possible by upgrading to a graphics card featuring 8 gigabytes of video RAM?
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Craftery
02-06-2016, 10:37 AM #1

My Fortnite game has begun to lag, freezing for approximately one second every five minutes. The application is consuming 2.6 gigabytes of my computer’s 8 gigabyte memory. I have a GeForce GTX 960 graphics card with 4 gigabytes of video RAM. Would reducing my system’s memory consumption be possible by upgrading to a graphics card featuring 8 gigabytes of video RAM?

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kcristan
Senior Member
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02-14-2016, 05:08 AM
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Which processor? Your memory consumption isn’t the issue. If you're not utilizing nearly your entire capacity, increasing it won’t make a difference.
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kcristan
02-14-2016, 05:08 AM #2

Which processor? Your memory consumption isn’t the issue. If you're not utilizing nearly your entire capacity, increasing it won’t make a difference.

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Kytzis
Member
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02-16-2016, 04:36 AM
#3
Regarding your hardware configuration:

What processor are you utilizing? Your memory consumption isn't the primary concern. Increasing your capacity won’t provide any benefit if you aren’t consistently operating near its maximum potential. I4770. My memory reaches 95% when the system experiences pauses. The central processing unit is not exhibiting signs of overheating.
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Kytzis
02-16-2016, 04:36 AM #3

Regarding your hardware configuration:

What processor are you utilizing? Your memory consumption isn't the primary concern. Increasing your capacity won’t provide any benefit if you aren’t consistently operating near its maximum potential. I4770. My memory reaches 95% when the system experiences pauses. The central processing unit is not exhibiting signs of overheating.

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Kamikaze_007
Senior Member
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02-16-2016, 06:33 AM
#4
You indicated that it requires 2.9 gigabytes of memory?
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Kamikaze_007
02-16-2016, 06:33 AM #4

You indicated that it requires 2.9 gigabytes of memory?

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Zachoyo
Junior Member
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02-16-2016, 09:52 PM
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Supahos:

Which processor? Your memory consumption isn’t the issue. Increasing your capacity won't be beneficial if you aren't utilizing almost the entire amount. Fortnite is consuming 2.6 GB, and everything else, including Fortnite, accounts for 95% of an 8 GB system.
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Zachoyo
02-16-2016, 09:52 PM #5

Supahos:

Which processor? Your memory consumption isn’t the issue. Increasing your capacity won't be beneficial if you aren't utilizing almost the entire amount. Fortnite is consuming 2.6 GB, and everything else, including Fortnite, accounts for 95% of an 8 GB system.

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Kaspolman
Senior Member
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02-17-2016, 06:24 AM
#6
Why exactly are you running something in the background that's consuming more than 5 gigabytes of memory?
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Kaspolman
02-17-2016, 06:24 AM #6

Why exactly are you running something in the background that's consuming more than 5 gigabytes of memory?

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centdix
Member
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02-17-2016, 08:57 AM
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Is something consuming an excessive amount of memory in the background, using more than 5 gigabytes? That’s irrelevant to the original query. The question is whether upgrading your graphics card with increased memory will lower the amount of system RAM needed by Fortnite.
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centdix
02-17-2016, 08:57 AM #7

Is something consuming an excessive amount of memory in the background, using more than 5 gigabytes? That’s irrelevant to the original query. The question is whether upgrading your graphics card with increased memory will lower the amount of system RAM needed by Fortnite.

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RockLanePT
Junior Member
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02-17-2016, 02:47 PM
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Definitely not, increased computer memory will
Graphics memory is graphics memory and regular system memory is regular system memory—having more of one doesn’t impact the other
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RockLanePT
02-17-2016, 02:47 PM #8

Definitely not, increased computer memory will
Graphics memory is graphics memory and regular system memory is regular system memory—having more of one doesn’t impact the other