DirectX · medium

How to fixD3D11_ERROR_OUT_OF_MEMORY

Insufficient graphics memory for DirectX

What this error means

D3D11_ERROR_OUT_OF_MEMORY is a medium-severity graphics API (DirectX) problem. The game or program has exhausted the available VRAM on the graphics card. It's also often linked to texture resolution too high. Work through the steps below in order.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Reduce texture quality

Reduce texture quality.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Increase shared memory in BIOS (for iGPU)

Increase shared memory in BIOS (for iGPU).

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03Close background apps

Close background apps.

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Possible causes

  • Texture resolution too high
  • Memory leak in the game
  • Integrated graphics with low RAM sharing

Useful Windows tools

These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.

dxdiag