How to Increase Dedicated Video RAM (VRAM) in Windows 11

Video RAM (VRAM) is an essential component of your computer's graphics system. It is a dedicated memory that stores the data required to render images and videos on your computer screen. The amount of VRAM you have affects the quality and performance of your computer's graphics. Windows 11 comes with default VRAM settings that may not be suitable for some users. If you are experiencing lagging or low-quality graphics, it may be time to increase your VRAM. In this blog post, we'll show you how to increase dedicated video RAM in Windows 11.

Check Your Current Dedicated Video RAM

Before we dive into how to increase your VRAM, it's important to check your current VRAM. Here's how to do it:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select Display settings.

2. Scroll down and click on Advanced display settings.

3. Click on Display adapter properties.

4. Click on the Adapter tab.

5. Here you will see the current amount of dedicated video RAM on your system.

The amount of dedicated video RAM on your system affects how fast your computer can render images and videos. If you have a low amount of VRAM, your computer will struggle to keep up with the demands of modern graphics-intensive applications.

How to Increase Dedicated Video RAM in Windows 11

There are three methods to increase your VRAM in Windows 11. Here they are:

Method 1: Increase VRAM through BIOS settings

This method involves accessing your computer's BIOS settings to increase the VRAM. Follow these steps:

1. Restart your computer and press the Delete, F2, or F10 key to enter the BIOS setup.

2. Navigate to the Advanced tab using the arrow keys.

3. Look for an option called Graphics Configuration, Video Configuration, or something similar.

4. Select this option and look for an option called Memory Allocation.

5. Increase the memory allocation to the desired amount of VRAM.

6. Save the changes and exit the BIOS setup.

Method 2: Increase VRAM through Registry Editor

This method involves accessing your computer's registry editor to increase the VRAM. Follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type "regedit" and press Enter.

3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Intel.

4. Right-click on the Intel folder and select New > Key.

5. Name the new key "GMM".

6. Right-click on the GMM folder and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

7. Name the new value "DedicatedSegmentSize".

8. Double-click on the new value and set the value data to the desired amount of VRAM in megabytes.

9. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Method 3: Increase VRAM through Graphics Control Panel

This method involves accessing your computer's graphics control panel to increase the VRAM. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select Graphics Properties or Graphics Options.

2. Look for an option called Video Memory or VRAM.

3. Increase the amount of VRAM to the desired amount.

4. Save the changes and exit the graphics control panel.

Tips to Optimize VRAM Usage

Increasing your VRAM is just one step towards optimizing your computer's graphics performance. Here are some tips to optimize your VRAM usage:

1. Close unnecessary applications and windows to free up VRAM.

2. Update your graphics driver to the latest version.

3. Use a dedicated graphics card instead of integrated graphics.

4. Adjust the graphics settings of your applications to lower the demand on your VRAM.

5. Monitor your VRAM usage using the Task Manager or a third-party system monitoring tool.

Increasing your VRAM can significantly improve your computer's graphics performance. Windows 11 offers multiple methods to increase your VRAM, so choose the one that works best for you. Remember to optimize your VRAM usage to get the most out of your increased VRAM. If you're still experiencing lagging or low-quality graphics, it may be time to invest in a dedicated graphics card.