The First Descendant Out of Video Memory Error Fix
There are very few things that can make me angry in video games, and crashes are definitely near the top of that list. In Nexon’s new co-op RPG,The First Descendant, one of the most commonerrorsplayers are facing isOut of Video Memory, and we’ve compiled a list oftroubleshooting steps that’ll help you fix it. Check them out below.
How to Fix Out of Video Memory Error in The First Descendant
Use the steps below to fix the Out of Video Memory error in The First Descendant. I ordered them in such a way thatmore complex or less reliable fixesare at thebottom, and thequick-and-easy/most reliable methodsare at thetop. So, just follow them in order, and you’ll be golden.
1. Optimize CPU Settings for Intel CPUs
Configs with 13th and 14th generation Intel CPUs seem to struggle the most with this error. One thing you’re able to do is tolower the Performance Core Ratio. You can do that using theIntel Extreme Tuning Utilityor inBIOS. It will effectively lower the boost clock of the performance cores on your CPU.
Additionally, you candisable or lower the Turbo Boost Short Power Max values. It should provide more stability with basically no effect on performance. You can find this option both in BIOS and in the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.
2. Change Page File Size Settings
Generally, defaultPage File(virtual memory) settings on Windows are good and don’t need to be changed. However, there are apps that can hog a lot of RAM at times. So, increasing virtual memory can prevent out-of-memory issues. Here is how to do it:
3. Limit FPS to Lower Resource Usage
You can use the in-game settings,RTSS, the Nvidia Control Panel, the GeForce Experience, or the AMD control panel tolimit the FPS. It will reduce the load on your CPU and GPU and hopefully prevent this error from happening.
I hope that these troubleshooting steps helped you and that you may now finally play The First Descendant without getting that annoying Out of Video Memory error. Also, stay tuned to Twinfinite for more TFD guides, including ones on how to unlock theUltimate Bunnyand theUltimate Viessa.
