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Hi all!
My girlfriend's MacBook Pro 13" has a nice M2 chip but only 8GB unified memory, some games start ok then after a while they become a slideshow, for example Insurgency: Sandstorm. Sadly I've seen that it is due RAM/UM usage and swap.
Any hint to consume less memory in the processo of launching games via CrossOver? Any Steam low memory mode exist? Are there any options to consume less memory in CrossOver? For example using ESYNC instead of VSYNC?

anyone?

I've tried to activate "low performance mode" on Steam and using minimal Steam window sainted of the standard one. It helps a little.

ikir wrote:

Hi all!
My girlfriend's MacBook Pro 13" has a nice M2 chip but only 8GB unified memory, some games start ok then after a while they become a slideshow, for example Insurgency: Sandstorm. Sadly I've seen that it is due RAM/UM usage and swap.
Any hint to consume less memory in the processo of launching games via CrossOver? Any Steam low memory mode exist? Are there any options to consume less memory in CrossOver? For example using ESYNC instead of VSYNC?

In general the best way is to lower the resolution and quality settings in any game. High resolutions and quality/effects settings require more VRAM. I read that DX12 uses more VRAM than DX11 too. Start with 1080p Low and work your way up. If you enable Metal Performance HUD you can see the VRAM used by the GPU in green and the total RAM used by the game in white.

Insurgency: Sandstorm demands a minimum of 8GB RAM and 2-3GB of VRAM so at least 10GB only for the game, not including macOS and Crossover. So 8GB is too small right from the start. Try to quit every other application and run at min settings and 720p. Also disconnect external monitors which require additional memory.

Thanks I will try. Sadly it seems Insurgency can't be run anymore since it force the launch of EAC.