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How to Allocate more RAM To Minecraft



How to Allocate More RAM to Minecraft

You have some spare RAM, but Minecraft doesn't make use of it? This tutorial will show you how to allocate more RAM for Minecraft.



You may have noticed that Minecraft uses very little RAM. Still, when you decide to install mods to increase the game's properties and improve the gameplay by creating new objects or adding new mobs or world generators the game may close immediately, and this is because it needs more RAM than you have available.



Minecraft is written in Java. Servers You'll need to have both 32-bit and 64 bit versions installed in Java to boost the RAM.



Increasing the RAM available for Minecraft is a simple process, but you should be aware of the memory of your device, as you should not give up more than 50% of the memory of your device. If you own a computer with 4GB of RAM you should not give more than 2 GB.



Are you trying to increase the memory available to Shaders? Read this comprehensive article on how to install Shaders in Minecraft.





How to allocate more RAM to Minecraft

This guide will show you step-by-step how to increase the RAM of Minecraft using the latest Minecraft launcher version.



You can follow the same steps if you have an older Minecraft launcher or another launcher that is not the official. However, you will need to locate the arguments options on your own.



Let's get going without delay.





Step 1: Check memory for available memory

This should be the very first step however, if you already know the amount of memory you have on your computer, you can continue with the next step.



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






A new window will appear and you'll must navigate to the section System. You will check the memory available on your computer in the line Installed memory (RAM)



It is also important to limit your use of memory in Minecraft.






Half of your memory is a good option. In this case, I will use 2GB of my 4GB Ram.





Step 2: Allocate More Memory

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



1. Open the Minecraft Launcher, and log into your account.


2. Now you have to navigate to the

Installations

tab


3. Click on the link to view the most recent release schedule

Three dots button

to open the menu, then click to open the menu, then click

Edit



4. You'll need to click at the bottom of the Edit Installation window.

More Options



5. Then, locate the cursor within the section.

JVM ARGUMENTS



6. You will need to change argument -Xmx2G to match the amount of memory you want to allocate. If you're going to use 8GB of memory, you must modify it in the following manner:"-Xmx8G"


7. Click on the

Save

Click on the Apply button to make the changes. Then click on the Play button to allow Minecraft to launch.


8. Once in the game, you need to verify that you have allocated the memory by pressing the key F3




Conclusions

Minecraft is an addictive and fun game that is fun and addictive. However there are a few modifications you can apply however, you may face RAM issues as the default allocation for Minecraft is just 2GB.



With this tutorial you will be able to add more RAM to the game and continue to play Minecraft without issue.



If you need help with Minecraft issues, take a look at these other articles:



How to Fix the Problem of Not Being Able to Update the Minecraft Native Launcher


Fix io.netty.channel.AbstractChannel$AnnotatedConnectException on Minecraft




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