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Minimum memory specifications for a system.

Minimum memory specifications for a system.

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CWKITTY
Junior Member
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09-06-2016, 12:29 PM
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You're facing a common challenge with limited memory. With only 4GB RAM, running games like The Witcher 3 or Dark Souls 3 will likely cause performance problems. Expect frequent lag, slow loading times, and possibly crashes or freezes. These games demand a lot of memory to run smoothly, so 4GB won't be enough for them. You might need more RAM or a faster system to enjoy those titles properly.
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CWKITTY
09-06-2016, 12:29 PM #1

You're facing a common challenge with limited memory. With only 4GB RAM, running games like The Witcher 3 or Dark Souls 3 will likely cause performance problems. Expect frequent lag, slow loading times, and possibly crashes or freezes. These games demand a lot of memory to run smoothly, so 4GB won't be enough for them. You might need more RAM or a faster system to enjoy those titles properly.

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SkittlesC
Junior Member
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09-07-2016, 08:45 AM
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Your other parts include a CPU and a GPU. The system might slow down if those are limited first. The 4GB memory is quite small, so consider increasing it to 8GB if the rest of your setup can handle it.
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SkittlesC
09-07-2016, 08:45 AM #2

Your other parts include a CPU and a GPU. The system might slow down if those are limited first. The 4GB memory is quite small, so consider increasing it to 8GB if the rest of your setup can handle it.

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ionescunelutu
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09-10-2016, 08:53 AM
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Ensure all non-essential applications are turned off to maintain stability. Many believe 8 GB is necessary, though performance tests indicate it has little effect.
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ionescunelutu
09-10-2016, 08:53 AM #3

Ensure all non-essential applications are turned off to maintain stability. Many believe 8 GB is necessary, though performance tests indicate it has little effect.

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JustSoKawaii
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09-10-2016, 11:09 AM
#4
Could be an issue in certain games and lead to crashes if they consume too much memory, I notice GTA V often uses around 9 to 10 GB of RAM.
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JustSoKawaii
09-10-2016, 11:09 AM #4

Could be an issue in certain games and lead to crashes if they consume too much memory, I notice GTA V often uses around 9 to 10 GB of RAM.

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KnuffDog
Junior Member
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09-10-2016, 07:30 PM
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Ram can be quite strict, causing noticeable stutters if you encounter problems. Your brother is handling six gigs without issues, but you might start noticing problems with four.
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KnuffDog
09-10-2016, 07:30 PM #5

Ram can be quite strict, causing noticeable stutters if you encounter problems. Your brother is handling six gigs without issues, but you might start noticing problems with four.

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ChristineD
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09-12-2016, 09:57 AM
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Intel i5 4440 processor running at 3.1GHz with GTX970 graphics and 4GB of RAM.
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ChristineD
09-12-2016, 09:57 AM #6

Intel i5 4440 processor running at 3.1GHz with GTX970 graphics and 4GB of RAM.

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babcraft
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09-12-2016, 12:09 PM
#7
Grab another 4GB stick of DDR3, it's actually quite affordable these days.
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babcraft
09-12-2016, 12:09 PM #7

Grab another 4GB stick of DDR3, it's actually quite affordable these days.

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Arcanist_Blaze
Junior Member
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09-14-2016, 07:32 AM
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It seems the game occasionally pauses frames near 50 for a brief moment before returning to around 60. In Dark Souls 3, frames drop slightly to 52 or 56 and then jump back up to 60.
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Arcanist_Blaze
09-14-2016, 07:32 AM #8

It seems the game occasionally pauses frames near 50 for a brief moment before returning to around 60. In Dark Souls 3, frames drop slightly to 52 or 56 and then jump back up to 60.

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kosmos117
Junior Member
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09-14-2016, 01:45 PM
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These aren't the interruptions RAM will produce, Ram-specific stutters will drop to 4-5 frames per second for a brief moment when the RAM is at capacity, prompting the system to switch to caching on an SSD or HDD.
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kosmos117
09-14-2016, 01:45 PM #9

These aren't the interruptions RAM will produce, Ram-specific stutters will drop to 4-5 frames per second for a brief moment when the RAM is at capacity, prompting the system to switch to caching on an SSD or HDD.

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dayEric
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09-15-2016, 09:33 AM
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It's typical in games. When performance peaks and your system can't handle it, you notice frames dropping. These drops aren't significant. You probably don't even catch them during play. Running at maximum RAM usage would cause noticeable stuttering, but FPS stays steady. I experienced this problem while playing with 4GB RAM on BF3.
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dayEric
09-15-2016, 09:33 AM #10

It's typical in games. When performance peaks and your system can't handle it, you notice frames dropping. These drops aren't significant. You probably don't even catch them during play. Running at maximum RAM usage would cause noticeable stuttering, but FPS stays steady. I experienced this problem while playing with 4GB RAM on BF3.