User seeks advice on choosing between RTX 3060 12GB and RTX 4060 8GB. Questions future VRAM usage and budget constraints. Specifications include i5 10400, 32GB RAM, and 600W power supply
Only true way to increase VRAM is buying new graphics card. Some PCs allow adjusting VRAM in UEFI/BIOS settings. Registry Editor can modify VRAM reported to applications
Video games require increasing VRAM from 4GB to 12GB in last four years. Current RTX 3070/Ti cards struggle with 8GB memory limitations. No entry-level sub-$250 cards currently available with 12GB VRAM
Games like The Last of Us may crash due to insufficient resources. Users report "Insufficient Memory" error on powerful gaming rigs
Video RAM (VRAM) is dedicated memory for high-quality graphics processing. Graphics cards use VRAM to store images and video data. Modern games require more VRAM for 1080p/4k resolution
GPUs come in two variants: integrated and dedicated. Integrated GPUs are embedded in motherboard, sharing system memory. Dedicated GPUs have separate VRAM cards connected to motherboard