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1. mitxela · 1790352088 · focus · HN ↗

   Remember that Factorio does not release its 3D models. Everything in the game is a 2D render of a 3D model, which is why the game uses so much VRAM.

   1. Sohcahtoa82 · 1790356121 · focus · HN ↗

      ?

      The game doesn't consume that much VRAM. It plays on 4 GB GPUs just fine. The GPU only needs to keep resident what's currently on the screen. Even including every animation frame, that's 1 GB tops.

      Hell, the minimum requirements are a GeForce 750 Ti, or Radeon r7 360. Those are 2 GB GPUs.

      1. daedrdev · 1790365158 · focus · HN ↗

         In fact, sometimes when your game lags too much you can speed it up by zooming in! (Only in some cases)

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