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How do you Allocate more RAM To Minecraft



How to allocate more RAM to Minecraft

You have some RAM to spare But Minecraft does not use it? In this tutorial, you will discover an easy method to allocate more RAM to Minecraft.



You may have noticed that Minecraft is extremely low on RAM. If you install mods that enhance the game's features or improve the game's gameplay, such as adding new mobs, objects or world generators into the game, it may end up closing instantly. This is because it requires more RAM than you have.



Minecraft is developed in Java therefore you need to have both the standard 32-bit and 64-bit version installed in Java so that you can increase the available RAM of the game.



The process of increasing the amount of RAM available to Minecraft is very simple however, you must consider the memory of your device, as you should not give up more than 50% of the memory on your device. If you have a computer with 4GB of RAM you should not use more than 2GB.



Are you seeking to increase the amount of memory available to Shaders? This article will help you understand how to install Shaders in Minecraft.





How can I allocate more RAM to Minecraft

In this article I will show you how to increase the amount of RAM used by Minecraft step-by-step with the latest Minecraft launcher version currently.



You can use the same steps for older versions of the Minecraft launcher or a different launcher other than the official. However, you'll have to search for the arguments options by yourself.



Let's begin without further delay.





Step 1: Verify memory memory

This is the first step however, if you already know the amount of memory you have on your computer, then you can proceed to the next step.



Open the File Explorer and right-click on " This PC" then in the menu click Properties.






A new window will open and you will have to navigate to the section Systems. You will be able to view the memory available on your system in the line Installed memory (RAM)



Now, one thing you should take into account is not using too much memory on Minecraft.






One option that is recommended is using the half of your memory. In this instance, I will use 2GB of my 4GB Ram.





Step 2: Allocate More Memory

These steps will show you how to increase your Minecraft RAM with the official launcher.



1. Open the Minecraft Launcher, and log in to your account.


2. Now you need to navigate to the

Installations

Tab


3. Click here to view the most recent release list

Three dots button

To open the menu, click

Edit



4. In the Edit Installation window you must go to the bottom of the window and click on

More Options



5. Now locate the cursor in the section

JVM ARGUMENTS



6. You'll need to alter the argument -Xmx2G based on the amount of memory you want to allocate. If you're planning to use 8GB, you'll need to change it as follows: -Xmx8G


7. Click on the

Save

button to apply the changes, and now you can click the Play button to launch Minecraft


8. JACK Once you're in the game, verify that you have allocated the memory by pressing F3.




Conclusions

Minecraft is an addictive and fun game. However there are a number of modifications you can install, but you might have issues with RAM since the default allocation of Minecraft is just 2GB.



Thanks to this tutorial you will be able to increase the RAM of this game and continue playing Minecraft without issue.



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