Capped at 4gb of ram

[Frato 831]

For some reason my game is capped at 4gb of ram I regularly see usage of 2-3gb. I'm running the x64 version and have changed the maxMem value in the steam launch options however it still won't use my ram (I have 32gb). Is this a game bug or can it be fixed? Also please bring back the performance branch i'm fighting for my life to run s1.

[Neuro 45]

Make sure its set here.

[Frato 831]

43 minutes ago, Neuro said:

Make sure its set here.

Tried it there and it did nothing

Edited November 12, 2023 by Frato

[Mako 3506]

Mine maxes at 7GB of my 48GB available, I've tried tinkering in the same way as you however that param literally didn't work for me lol.

If anyone could find a solution to this I'd be willing to give them an in-game cash/WP reward.

[The Antichrist 237]

1 minute ago, Mako said:

Mine maxes at 7GB of my 48GB available, I've tried tinkering in the same way as you however that param literally didn't work for me lol.

If anyone could find a solution to this I'd be willing to give them an in-game cash/WP reward.

I did some searches digging into it and all I could find is stuff that predates the 64 bit version, talking about how it was stuck at 4gb until t he 64 bit version came out.  I'm at a loss. 

[Frato 831]

5 minutes ago, Mako said:

Mine maxes at 7GB of my 48GB available, I've tried tinkering in the same way as you however that param literally didn't work for me lol.

If anyone could find a solution to this I'd be willing to give them an in-game cash/WP reward.

Try it in the steam launch options it seems to have worked somewhat for me as im at 5gb rn I copy pasted a quote from https://strayagaming.com/topic/9819-cpu-and-memory-optimisation-for-arma-3/

"1024 MiB is a hard-coded minimum (anything lower falls back to 1024). The maximum is influenced by your operating system (any value over the maximum will be reverted to this value):

32-bit Windows + 32-bit game: 2047

64-bit Windows + 32-bit game: 3071

Once 64bit Arma is released:

64-bit Windows + 64-bit game: (physical memory*4)/5" I set my max mem to this value and it seems to help, but it doesn't use nearly enough of my ram

Edited November 12, 2023 by Frato

[Doofy 171]

3 minutes ago, Mako said:

Mine maxes at 7GB of my 48GB available, I've tried tinkering in the same way as you however that param literally didn't work for me lol.

If anyone could find a solution to this I'd be willing to give them an in-game cash/WP reward.

While there may not be a definitive solution mentioned in the provided conversation, there are a few general troubleshooting steps you can take to address issues with Arma 3 being capped at 4GB of RAM:

1. Check Game Settings: Ensure that you've adjusted the correct settings within the game. This includes the "maxMem" value in the Steam launch options, as well as any in-game settings related to memory usage.

2. Verify Game Files: Use Steam's built-in feature to verify the integrity of the game files. Right-click on Arma 3 in your Steam library, go to Properties > Local Files, and click "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This ensures that your game files are not corrupted.

3. Update Graphics Drivers: Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated or incompatible drivers can sometimes cause performance issues.

4. Review Mods/Add-ons: If you are using any mods or add-ons, they might be contributing to the issue. Try disabling them one by one to see if the problem persists.

5. Reinstall the Game: If none of the above steps work, consider uninstalling and reinstalling Arma 3. This can sometimes resolve issues related to game files and configurations.

6. Check for Game Updates: Ensure that you have the latest updates for Arma 3 installed. Developers frequently release patches and updates that may address performance issues.

7. Contact Official Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to the official support channels for Arma 3. They may be able to provide specific guidance or solutions tailored to your issue.

 

[buckie 3301]

Open the side of ur tower and tell the ram to work properly. Works for me every time