Out of GPU memory - Illustrator - MacBook Pro 13" M1

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MacBook Pro M1 8GB 256GB

Posted on Feb 26, 2021 7:41 PM

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Feb 26, 2021 8:39 PM in response to ReneJohnsMilchmann

Hi ReneJohnsMilchmann,

I'm no expert, but there are ways to check what is going on:

Choose your Operating System at the top of the page, and see if this info. is helpful to you

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/activity-monitor/actmntr1004/mac

Cheers

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Feb 26, 2021 8:46 PM in response to ReneJohnsMilchmann

Understanding GPU Bandwidth:

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/metal/gpu_selection_in_macos/understanding_gpu_bandwidth

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Feb 27, 2021 12:07 AM in response to brbo

Didn't understand activity monitor 'till now. Totally new with Macs.

Thank you very much.

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Feb 27, 2021 12:08 AM in response to brbo

Didn't understand activity monitor 'till now. Totally new with Macs.

Thank you very much.

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Feb 27, 2021 12:18 AM in response to brbo

So, an external GPU with private resources could solve memory lacks when working with heavy graphics. Glad to know it. Thanks

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Feb 27, 2021 12:51 AM in response to ReneJohnsMilchmann

You're welcome,

(I learned a lot too!)

Glad the info was helpful.

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