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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. NelsonMinar · 1790383556 · focus · HN ↗

         You can make it consume more VRAM if you want. There's a 13GB texture modpack that I use so it looks nice on my high DPI screen. Totally optional but it sure looks good.

         I'm not certain but my guess is Factorio doesn't have the elaborate systems for streaming and unloading textures 3d games has.

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