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#166923 Low System Memory

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

20 May 2014 20:22:08

Windows 8.1 x64 - Low memory while playing full screen games
Hello, I've been facing a "tough" problem with my computer running Windows 8.1 x64. I did not upgrade from Windows 8, I did a clean install and for the past month, everytime I play some of the new 2013 games (Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Battlefield 4, CoD:Ghosts etc.), I'm constantly getting a "low memory" warning from time to time.

So, giving that my laptop is capable of running these games (Asus N56VZ - Intel Core i7, Intel HD 4000 + Nvidia GT650 M, 6GB DDR3, 750GB 7200rpm, Full-HD 15,6" screen), I began searching for an answer. Here's what I've concluded:

When the game (eg: Battlefield 4) opens, the memory consumption begins to rise, and rise, and rise, non stop, until the system doesn't have more memory available and triggers the low memory warning. However, in the exact moment that I "alt+tab" out of game OR the memory warning does it for me, all of the occupied memory is emptied instantly, like magic!

I was able to "understand" this using Process Explorer by MS (sysinternals), heres a screenshot that shows the "climbing" and the sudden drops:
http://prntscr.com/2809xc

I cant really discover where all this memory is being allocated/used, and I have no idea on whats causing this. I also don't know if this is Windows-related, device-related or driver-related.

Is anyone facing this as well?

[UPDATE DECEMBER 9th]
This issue is triggered when the resolution in which the games are being played differs from the resolution configured on Windows.
If you are playing a game, say, in 1366x768, you need to change the system resolution to the same 1366x768 BEFORE opening the game. That will stop the excessive memory consumption and you'll be able to play the game fine.

My system is in Portuguese, but I think it's easy to get it:
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This also concludes that the issue is Windows-related and not driver related, so we'll have to wait for Microsoft to patch it. Meanwhile, remember to change your resolution when you're going to play.

[UPDATE APRIL 26th 2014]

According to some Intel folks at communities.intel.com (http://is.gd/71Vha2), Microsoft has confirmed the issue with Windows 8.1 in an internal email. It resides - as it was explained - on the DWM (Desktop Window Manager) which triggers a memory leak when running fullscreen games with a resolution different than the desktop resolution.

The memory leak fills the system memory and page file with junk until there's no more memory available.

We assume Microsoft is already working on a fix for this, altough we never heard anything "official" from them regarding the issue.

#166898 Low System Memory

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

20 May 2014 18:57:59

Hi Guys, I have a brand new laptop, it is a 8gb laptop and also has an i7 processor etc but i keep getting a message popping up saying Low Memory System error please close what your doing and free up some memory, this is mad as ive plenty ram, i also ran the memory diagonistics but it says i have NO memory problems, what can i do to rectify this problem please.

#162427 FM14 Transfers & Data Update Packs by_pr0

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

03 May 2014 09:03:13

release time please pro

#161404 Request a cutout of your own image for the manager avatar

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

29 Apr 2014 09:54:05

can any good cutter cut these for me please

Gary Lineker

*snip

1394631048

Fabio Cannavaro

*snip

1394631116

Thanks for you time

Mons edit - Images removed

#161390 Megapack - Improvement Image request thread - NEW RULES IN OP

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

29 Apr 2014 08:52:25

Player Name: Daniel Sturridge

Player ID: 5127717

Link: Link to picture

Existing Images: Search results for: 5127717

#161387 Megapack Alternative Image thread - NO REQUESTS

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

29 Apr 2014 08:41:40

wrong post

#161371 Megapack - Improvement Image request thread - NEW RULES IN OP

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

29 Apr 2014 01:00:59

By BajaHater | On 29 April 2014 - 01:20 AM

Those two are not default database UIDs so you are free to edit\remove both your request...

Could you please cut my two improvements please for personal use BajaHater

#161354 Megapack - Improvement Image request thread - NEW RULES IN OP

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

28 Apr 2014 23:26:07

Player Name: Gary Lineker

Player ID: 28058116

Link: Link to picture

Existing Images: Search results for: 28058116

Mons edit:

I've changed the UID in the request to reflect the UID in the game.

This is the current MP image for that UID: and so your request isn't an improvement, I'm afraid

#161353 Megapack - Improvement Image request thread - NEW RULES IN OP

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

28 Apr 2014 23:22:55

Player Name: Fabio Cannavaro

Player ID: 11123

Link: Link to picture

Existing Images: Search results for: 11123

#159311 💡 Metallic Logos Request Thread

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

22 Apr 2014 19:11:27

By kremmen | On 22 April 2014 - 16:07 PM

Sure

https://www.mediafire.com/?le6653w9eckx2er

Thanks Kremmen, did you say that this logo has already been replaced by another one by everton, as this is the logo they are usuing in the premiership and also on there strips

#158950 💡 Metallic Logos Request Thread

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

21 Apr 2014 20:56:57

Kremmen could you please upload evertons badge they are using in the premiership please, as its a different one in your megapack

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-fc-pledge-new-club-4025393

#152524 Dark Delight 2 by Scott Pratt

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

02 Apr 2014 17:06:40

yes that was because i got a help with tthe titlebar so added the site

#151783 Clas(sic)

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

31 Mar 2014 13:24:43

You cant change to another skin from the preferences as the option isn't there

#151531 Clas(sic)

scottpratt

17 years ago

3 years ago

30 Mar 2014 16:23:57

ok just drop into your clissic panels folder, not the widgets one make sure its the folder that says classics then look for you panels folder drop them in and overwrite old ones

http://www.mediafire.com/download/pj...m+titlebar.xml

http://www.mediafire.com/download/aa...a/titlebar.xml

Another link if these dont work

http://www.gamefront.com/files/24145444/Titlebar+and+Team+titlebar+xml.rar