Tides of War

One reason for my present config state is because everything has been running satisfactory. But a larger reason is, despite my ardent love for the genra, my paucity of knowledge. As much as I learn, I see how much

I have yet to learn. Truthfully, I have never given thought to an increase in VRAM, 'cause, frankly, there was no call to. Now. I think this topic is exhausted, thankfully. I know what I have to do. But there is one final question.

What are the reasons ERT would run OK under 64 then one day require more, assuming, all other things are equal? Does that happen often in gaming?

There could be several reasons 4 of the most common

You updated the Video driver

You updated DirectX to a newer version since you last ran it

You updated some windows components that eats some of the v-ram leaving less free for games.

You have some background processes running that eats it

Ah, ha! Had I an inkling the above were possible explanations for my present difficulties with ert, I would have fewer gray hairs! Why didn't you say so, Jes?? --just teasin'. I really do appreciate you tolerance and input. 'specially, this last, since it explains so much. Over and Out. Thanks...

Most Welcome.