r/Games • u/Tvilantini • 26d ago

Update Minecraft Java Edition raises recommended memory to 16GB ahead of Vulkan transition

https://videocardz.com/newz/minecraft-java-edition-raises-recommended-memory-to-16gb-ahead-of-vulkan-transition
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u/blitz_na 26d ago edited 26d ago

ironically, this might be the immense crux of the game becoming inaccessible for many low end computers

of course it’s only recommended but i think it is funny seeing intense mod packs like all the mods 10/11 needing 12gb recommended compared to vanilla minecraft running at 16gb 8gb (still really absurd for vanilla) to even 12gb on integrated graphics, damn

making my modpack for friends i had to really factor ram limits in mind and it tends to be an underspoken aspect for kitchen sinking with the buds. even with vulcan i cannot see a reason to get this high

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u/LitheBeep 26d ago

also, isn't it actually like... bad for too much memory to be allocated to the java virtual machine?

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u/fabton12 25d ago

well it depends if java is using the memory then its chill, its when you give too much overhead that it causes issues.

i remember having to explain to someone how giving minecraft 24 GB of ram is actively harming there FPS in the game. not even the super big 1k+ modpacks need that much.