Why is My Video Game Using Too Much Memory?

[dacruick]

Hello,

I really need some help here. I am running a video game on my computer which I have been playing for quite some time. Just last night I started getting what I thought was lag. Then I realized that the program was running at 220 K when it usually runs at 80 - 90. This was making the game virtually unplayable for me.

I've checked that my video card driver is updated
I've run a virus scan
I've reinstalled the program

I don't know what the issue could be.

Any help would be much appreciated

cheers,

dacruick

 

[Mech_Engineer]

A program using 220K of RAM is bogging down your computer? What game is this, and how old is your computer?

 

[russ_watters]

Many video games use more memory the further into the game you get because levels get bigger and objects more plentiful.

 

[Xitami]

XMS, EMS memory

 

[LudusRex]

shank

Hi dacruickshank,

Thank you for reaching out for help with your memory usage issue. It sounds like you have already taken some important steps in troubleshooting the problem, such as updating your video card driver and running a virus scan. However, there are a few more things you can try to help reduce the memory usage of your game.

First, check to see if there are any unnecessary programs running in the background while you are playing the game. These programs can use up valuable memory and may be contributing to the increased usage. You can use the Task Manager on Windows or the Activity Monitor on Mac to see what programs are running and close any that are not needed.

You can also try adjusting the graphics settings in the game to see if that helps reduce the memory usage. Lowering the resolution or turning off certain graphics features can help decrease the amount of memory needed to run the game.

If these steps do not help, it may be worth checking for any updates or patches for the game itself. Sometimes game developers release updates to fix bugs or optimize performance, which could help with your memory usage issue.

If none of these solutions work, it may be helpful to reach out to the game's technical support team for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps or advice for your particular game and system setup.

I hope this helps and you are able to get your game running smoothly again. Good luck!

Best,