Out Of Memory Fix
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 13 Performance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
The game has a limit of 2GB memory (4GB when the game has been 4gb patched) which is quickly reached when playing with many high quality textures. Textures are stored in VRAM but are also copied in the RAM. This plugin lets the game keep textures solely on the graphics card in VRAM to save on memory.
InstallationUse Mod Organizer 2/Nexus Mod Manager/FOMM, or manually extract the .zip file into your Fallout 3 'Data' folder.
SourceSource code available in downloads.
Out Of Memory Fix is an engine patch for Fallout 4 that reduces RAM usage and prevents 'Out Of Memory' errors caused by large textures. With 3,185 endorsements and 195,276 downloads, it's a proven performance mod for texture-heavy setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,185 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads
- Directly tackles a common crash issue for texture mod users
- Lightweight engine patch—no need for complex configuration
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may not be tested with the latest game patches
- Requires manual installation or mod manager setup, no installer provided
- Only addresses RAM-related crashes, not other performance issues
For Fallout 4 players who run high-resolution texture packs and hit 'Out Of Memory' crashes. Essential for modders with large load orders. Skip if you play with vanilla textures and never crash.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install via your mod manager (e.g., Vortex) to keep load order clean.
- Pair with a texture optimization mod to further reduce RAM usage.
- If you still crash, check your ini files for memory settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- lStewieAl
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 195,276
- Endorsements
- 3,185
- Category
- Performance
- Created
- 4/30/2020
- Updated
- 4/30/2020
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