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How to Fix Fallout New Vegas Out of Memory Error in 2 Steps
How to use a 4GB patch with NVSE? Check out these Fallout New Vegas out of memory MODs
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Updated onAugust 23, 2024
updated onAugust 23, 2024
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FNVis a popular actionrole-playing video gameavailable on Windows and other gaming platforms. However, due to an internal bug, you may encounter theFalloutNew Vegas out of memory error during gameplay.
If you are also troubled by this error, we prepared a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve it swiftly. But first, let’s take a closer look at the whole picture. How much RAM does New Vegas use?
Is it that resource-intensive? These are all legitimate questions that we shall try to address by answering an even more important question.
What is Out of memory error in FNV?
Theerror messageseems to indicate an issue with the lack of graphics memory. However, it’s rarely the actual case. In fact, the error is caused by a glitch that prevents thegamefrom using more than 2GB of RAM.
In other words, even if you do have enough virtual memory address space, New Vegas won’t be able to access and use it.
Here’s what to expect:
How can I fix Out of memory error in Fallout New Vegas?
1. Use the Fallout New Vegas 4GB patch/MOD
The Fallout New Vegas 4GB patch is a simple MOD that makes the 4GB FNV aware and automatically loads NVSE if it exists. That’s how to use a 4GB patch with NVSE.
It allows thegameto use 4GB of Virtual Memory Address Space, thus fixing the Out of Memory error.
2. Use New Vegas Stutter Remover tool
The second method, combined with the first method for sure, will fix the Fallout New Vegas memory error, especially if you are on a lower-end computer with performance issues.
The Fallout New Vegas out of memory error is caused by a bug in thegamethat prevents it from utilizing more than 2GB of RAM.
Many also reported thatFallout New Vegas is crashing on Windows 11, but we have an entire guide dedicated to this issue, so don’t miss it.
With the help of two Fallout New Vegas out of memory MODs listed in this article, you can fix the error and continue with your gaming sessions.
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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