Game suddenly using over 2,000 memory

[Lol_ItsXmas]

Ive never had an issue with running grounded, but suddenly when I play it, the game uses like 30% of my CPU, and uses usually 2 to 3 thousand memory. How do I fix this? I don't know fancy computer terms, so if something requires steps, please list them. Thanks!

[Ensign Toby]

When it gets to 4000 - Sell, Sell, SELL !!!
Diamond Hands.

[Lol_ItsXmas]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Ensign Toby:

When it gets to 4000 - Sell, Sell, SELL !!!
Diamond Hands.

What the hell does that even mean

[bliznots]

What is 2 thousand memory?

[The Queen Salis]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lol_ItsXmas:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Ensign Toby:

When it gets to 4000 - Sell, Sell, SELL !!!
Diamond Hands.

What the hell does that even mean

Stock market bs

[Pigeon Chest]

Please email

[e-mail]

This is the official bug reporting system for Grounded- they will most likely ask you for your save file, and will share steps on how to provide any required information.

[Crunchy[Daz]]

Well you're not really giving us any information here.

What CPU do you have? RAM? GPU? What kind of settings are you running the game at?

Your post is basically saying "I has problems, fix now, much thanks."

[Plake]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lol_ItsXmas:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Ensign Toby:

When it gets to 4000 - Sell, Sell, SELL !!!
Diamond Hands.

What the hell does that even mean

That he has good humor

[Lol_ItsXmas]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lol_ItsXmas:

Ive never had an issue with running grounded, but suddenly when I play it, the game uses like 30% of my CPU, and uses usually 2 to 3 thousand memory. How do I fix this? I don't know fancy computer terms, so if something requires steps, please list them. Thanks!

I apologize for not being very detailed. I was very confused at the time.

Here are some specs that may be important:
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Full Device (POST)

Device Problem Code: No Problem
Driver Problem Code: Unknown
Display Memory: 12196 MB
Dedicated Memory: 4030 MB
Shared Memory: 8166 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
HDR Support: Not Supported
Display Topology: Internal

Grounded always uses around 4,100 megabytes of Memory after a little while of being in a world. My frames drop from a perfect 60, to an inconsistent mess of 19. If I change my graphics settings on both my pc and Grounded, the lag doesnt change.

[Ensign Toby]

Finally, some concrete specifics on your system (you should ALWAYS start with the specs)...
Always.

We are still having to guess on your CPU type, and system RAM though...
If the CPU is roughly the same age as your GPU, it should be fine at minimal settings.

From your 12 GB of system RAM shared with your GPU, 16 GB would barely be enough RAM to run the game (12 GB shared with your CPU, plus 4.1-ish GB left over for Grounded).
Any additional background apps eat into this available RAM, and will impact performance.

If you have < 16 GB of RAM, you should decrease your 12 GB of shared RAM down to 8 GB.
Your 970 GPU has 4GB of VRAM, and the minimal Grounded specs only call for 1GB VRAM.
You really don't need to share system RAM with your GPU (for Grounded anyway).
Also, make sure nothing else is running besides Grounded (and Windows/drivers).

I would monitor your thermals to ensure the GPU isn't overheating too.
it's unlikely, but that would lower frame rates if the GPU is throttling due to temperature.

The nVidia GeForce Performance overlay should provide all the GPU data you need.
<Alt-Z>, Performance

[Lol_ItsXmas]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Ensign Toby:

Finally, some concrete specifics on your system (you should ALWAYS start with the specs)...
Always.

We are still having to guess on your CPU type, and system RAM though...
If the CPU is roughly the same age as your GPU, it should be fine at minimal settings.

From your 12 GB of system RAM shared with your GPU, 16 GB would barely be enough RAM to run the game (12 GB shared with your CPU, plus 4.1-ish GB left over for Grounded).
Any additional background apps eat into this available RAM, and will impact performance.

If you have < 16 GB of RAM, you should decrease your 12 GB of shared RAM down to 8 GB.
Your 970 GPU has 4GB of VRAM, and the minimal Grounded specs only call for 1GB VRAM.
You really don't need to share system RAM with your GPU (for Grounded anyway).
Also, make sure nothing else is running besides Grounded (and Windows/drivers).

I would monitor your thermals to ensure the GPU isn't overheating too.
it's unlikely, but that would lower frame rates if the GPU is throttling due to temperature.

The nVidia GeForce Performance overlay should provide all the GPU data you need.
<Alt-Z>, Performance

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GHz
Installed Ram: 16.0 GB

about a month ago, I could run this game on amazing graphics and I barely suffered any buffering. Suddenly I have to take 5 minute breaks every 5 minutes I play. I have to make the game display like 3 pixels just so I can get consistent frames now. Aside from that, could you show me how to decrease my shared RAM?

[Ensign Toby]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lol_ItsXmas:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz 3.50 GHz
Installed Ram: 16.0 GB

OK, your CPU more than meets the minimal system requirements; so that's good...

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lol_ItsXmas:

about a month ago, I could run this game on amazing graphics and I barely suffered any buffering. Suddenly I have to take 5 minute breaks every 5 minutes I play.

This is a huge "red flag" which indicates "something" has changed in the system/settings.
What has changed in the last month?
* Windows Update?
* Other software install/update?
* GPU Driver Update(s)?
* Changed settings in your GPU Driver?
* Changed settings in your game (Grounded)?
* Dust Bunnies have overrun your system/GPU fans, causing them to now overheat?

The most obvious (and by far easiest) thing to do would be to identify the specific thing(s) that have changed since you last had "amazing graphics" - and then undo those thing(s)...

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Lol_ItsXmas:

I have to make the game display like 3 pixels just so I can get consistent frames now. Aside from that, could you show me how to decrease my shared RAM?

You can do this by editing your registry...
Standard End-of-the-World Warning...
* Fat Fingering your registry edits is a sure fire way to trash your computer
* If you are at all squeamish about doing this, I recommend that you don't even try it

I'm not gonna retype the fix, so go here:
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1157196-how-to-disable-shared-system-memory-in-gpu/

Scroll to the bottom (to soulzendai's reply), and follow the instructions carefully.
For your system, you should set the Shared Memory NO HIGHER than 4096 MB (ie 4 GB).
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If you have nVidia's GeForce Experience installed, it shows (or sets for you) optimal game settings for your system specifications. It's very handy when a game isn't behaving itself.
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Depending on video driver version, check the "CUDA - Sysmem Fallback Policy" setting.

See this article for details:
https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-introduces-system-memory-fallback-feature-for-stable-diffusion

If it's not already set, try "Prefer No Sysmem Fallback".
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So, in summary, try these (one at a time, trying the game each time) in this order:
* Undoing whatever changed since the game last had "amazing graphics"

* Use the GeForce Experience recommended optimal settings for Grounded
You can gently tweak these settings after you restore your expected game performance.

* Check/Change your "CUDA - Sysmem Fallback Policy" to "Prefer No Sysmem Fallback"

And, as a last resort:
* Change your Shared Memory down to 4096 MB

Good luck.