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Here's what actually happens when your GPU runs out of VRAM
Everyone hates 8GB graphics cards. Here's why.
There's one sentiment that's been consistent among PC gamers for nearly two years: 8GB graphics cards just don't cut it for a modern gaming rig. Games have gotten more demanding, and even at 1080p, there are titles that can fully saturate an 8GB frame buffer. Running out of VRAM doesn't always look the same, though.
