Several players are experiencing crashes while playing The First Descendant, with the game telling them that their system has run out of video memory. This issue seems to be related to Intel CPUs rather than GPU performance. The game, based on Unreal Engine 5, has been crashing on Intel processors like the Core i9-14900K, similar to other games using the engine. Nvidia has even pointed fingers at Intel for the problem, but Intel has not yet identified the root cause.
To address the instability in The First Descendant and other Unreal Engine-based games, Intel recommends updating your motherboard’s BIOS firmware. It is also suggested to ensure that your motherboard is running the CPU at Intel’s base power settings to prevent overheating and crashes. Intel has provided a guide for configuring stable settings in the motherboard’s BIOS if a new BIOS update is not yet available.
For different Intel CPU models like Core i5 13600K/KF, 14600K/KF, 13700K/KF, 14700K/KF, 13900K/KF, 14900K/KF, and 13900KS, 14600KS, Intel has recommended specific settings to prevent crashes in The First Descendant. Adjusting these settings should make your Intel system more stable while playing the game, but it may result in reduced performance.
It is a frustrating time for gamers with the latest Intel CPUs, as the crashes in The First Descendant are causing inconvenience. Lowering the CPU’s power limits can affect performance, so it is recommended to wait for Intel to address the root cause of the issue.
To check if your system is capable of running The First Descendant, review the game’s system requirements and consider following guides to optimize performance. Hopefully, Intel will find a solution soon to resolve the crashing issue on their CPUs.
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