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Killing Floor 3 (KF3)
Out of Video Memory Error and How to Fix
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The Out of Video Memory is a fatal error that leads to a crash in Killing Floor 3 (KF3). Read on to see how to fix the Out of Video Memory error, and learn what causes it here!
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How to Fix Out of Video Memory Error
- Lower Graphics Settings
- Close Background Programs and Applications
- Disable Any Overlays
- Update Computer BIOS
- Update Video Card Drivers
- Upgrade GPU
Lower Graphics Settings
The Out of Video Memory error can be mainly circumvented by navigating to Killing Floor 3's Graphic Settings and turning them down in order to lighten the load on your Graphics Card.
Settings such as Texture Quality and Foliage Quality, as well as any Raytracing settings are the main culprits of this error, and turning them down should allow you to recover both VRAM and FPS and prevent the error from occurring.
Best Settings and Best Graphics Settings
Close Background Programs and Applications
Background applications that use your video memory may cause Killing Floor 3 to run out of Memory faster and trigger the error.
We recommend closing Browser programs such as Firefox, Chrome, and Opera, as well as potentially intensive programs like Discord and OBS Studio if need be in order to better run the game.
Disable Any Overlays
Overlays take up a variable amount of GPU power, and so we also recommend disabling any active overlays.
Examples of these are Steam, Discord, GeForce Experience, and the Xbox Game Overlay for Windows 10 users.
Update Computer BIOS
Sometimes, updating your BIOS allows your computer to better allocate and utilize your VRAM to prevent the Out of Video Memory error.
Look into your Motherboard's brand and manufacturer and follow-up with a search on how to update your BIOS depending on your motherboard.
Update Video Card Drivers
Killing Floor 3 is one of the games that have been released at a time where updated Video Card Drivers have a sizable difference in performance.
Go to the official NVIDIA or AMD GPU application or website and pick the latest applicable drivers for your video card.
Upgrade GPU
If all else fails, you may have to consider looking into upgrading your GPU, as you may be attempting to run Killing Floor 3 below its intended minimum.
Aim to get a similar-power card to the GTX 1060 or RX 480 for minimum specs, and the RTX 3060 or RX 6750 XT if you are aiming for recommended settings.
System Requirements and Specifications
What Causes Out of Video Memory Error
Lacks Video Memory When Running The Game
The Out of Video Memory error appears when your PC lacks the VRAM resources needed to run and maintain the game's graphics, thus causing the error.
If you meet the minimum Graphics Card requirement and are experiencing this error, then this is likely caused by background programs, overlays, or processes that eat away at your VRAM, reducing the game's available resources.
Killing Floor 3 Related Guides
All Known Bugs and Issues
| List of Known Bugs and Issues | |
|---|---|
| Missing Rewards for Elite Nightfall Edition | Matchmaking Not Working |
| Stuttering and Frame Drops | Hydra Error |
| Frequent Crashing | Out of Video Memory |
| Failed to Authenticate Error | Unable to Load Profile Data |
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