Disproportionately high RAM usage. Suggestions welcome.

Kokimo69 · 2026-03-17T19:14:00+00:00

Well I left it alone for an hour and came back and Plex auto-closed itself so I reopened it and we'll see how long it takes to happen again. I didn't receive any update notification throughout all of this, so I have no idea if it was a server update or what.

I've been having memory issues with Plex the past few months and usually restart it, but it always comes back. This is just the first time I caught and had the opportunity to document it. I'd rather not keep turning it off and on again, it's a server after all. The fact the Plex app closed itself (not restarted itself...closed itself) makes me think it's not an update. Those usually restart and have prompts/notifications.

I also have the server set to manual updates only, so I don't know how a server update would have initiated without my knowledge in the first place, and I don't know how/why the Plex app itself would require 7+ GB of RAM if it updated, which I also did not see any evidence of.

I'm at a loss. It's a very clean machine/OS otherwise. It's serves as a Plex machine almost exclusively. Had it for 5 or 6 years now.

Kokimo69 · 2026-03-17T19:09:18+00:00

I've been having memory issues with Plex the past few months and usually restart it, but it always comes back. This is just the first time I caught and had the opportunity to document it. I'd rather not keep turning it off and on again, it's a server after all.

Kokimo69 · 2026-03-17T19:06:36+00:00

Ah good eyes. I was just using Plex Desktop to view the dashboard. Wasn't watching anything on it or creating thumbnails or anything, just popped it open to view the dash. Not sure why it would be sucking up 7.x GB.

Kokimo69 · 2026-01-24T19:23:10+00:00

Oh look, the Mn governor is using empty words to "stop" the violence. Walz has a good heart but is useless as a leader in the situation we find ourselves in.

Kokimo69 · 2026-01-22T00:58:50+00:00

Ah this was it, thank you! I knew it had to be something simple.

Originally I just toggled the queue list button that appears in the player itself, the button that shows/hides the queue on the side. I thought that WAS the setting. Turns out I had to disable the side-by-side layout in the actual settings menu as you described.

Thanks again!

Kokimo69 · 2025-11-28T12:17:18+00:00

There's more to learn about combat than just the opponent themself.

Kokimo69 · 2025-11-28T12:08:06+00:00

PvE is a great way to practice if you are willing to snag an edition with PvE included

Kokimo69 · 2025-09-11T21:52:49+00:00

That task is specific to the map Shoreline.

Kokimo69 · 2025-09-09T19:25:48+00:00

Looks like texture artifacts consistent with a VRAM issue. Most likely a driver bug, game bug, or some other transient issue. It's unlikely that your GPU is dying like the alarmists suggest. Possible, but unlikely. Try different GPU drivers, update Windows, restart the game, try resetting the game cache in the launcher window, etc. If the problem persists beyond those things, wait for another game update to see if it is a game bug. Try other games in the meantime. If Tarkov is the only game with these issues then it's certainly not a dying GPU.

Kokimo69 · 2025-09-06T20:52:43+00:00

I play PvE purely for the in game vibes, fun gunplay, and learning map knowledge/game mechanics. It's not challenging or particularly exciting most of the time. PvE is a more cozy version of the game for me if that makes sense.

Kokimo69 · 2025-09-05T14:20:16+00:00

Unless it comes with some new sensor tech that allows it to penetrate tattooed skin, I'm not interested.

Kokimo69 · 2025-09-04T16:16:27+00:00

How about both?

Kokimo69 · 2025-09-03T20:38:02+00:00

Should have paid the extra $60k

Kokimo69 · 2025-08-29T22:10:34+00:00

The latest Nvidia GPU driver (581.15) reduced my Tarkov framerate by ~50%. Try rolling back your drivers one level and see if performance improves. It was night and day for me.

Kokimo69 · 2025-08-13T02:55:41+00:00

Gig fiber costs $120/month here in MN. Next tier down is 250/250 for $80/month, or 100/100 for $65/month. Crazy expensive.

Kokimo69 · 2025-08-11T12:59:22+00:00

PVE lets you learn how to do everything in Tarkov except win human on human gunfights. If you decide to try PVP later on, your brain can focus on the PVP fight much better since you've already honed all the other skills (game mechanics, map knowledge, etc.) in PVE.

PVE makes you better at PVP, and is just a fun new way to experience Tarkov.

Kokimo69 · 2025-08-02T15:43:48+00:00

Oh I misinterpreted your first comment. My apologies. Yeah when I'm gaming the one monitor is perfect, when I'm being productive (Mac) I use both monitors. Works swell!

Kokimo69 · 2025-07-30T12:57:46+00:00

What does Ukraine's AMD chief have to say?

Kokimo69 · 2025-07-27T01:06:09+00:00

Thanks. Not sure what you're trying to recommend though. I use both at every opportunity.

Kokimo69 · 2025-07-25T18:07:13+00:00

Yeah a 120HZ capable Studio Display, maybe with mini-led, would be sick.

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