How to Fix "Out of Video Memory" Crashes in Oblivion Remastered

Image Credits: Bethesda Game Studios

If Oblivion Remastered keeps crashing with that lovely message:
"Out of Video Memory trying to allocate a rendering source,"
— you’re certainly not alone. Here’s a list of fixes that have helped players get back to wandering Cyrodiil without rage-quitting.

Delete the Shader Cache

Sometimes, your shaders just need a clean slate.

1. Go to: C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\OblivionRemastered\Saved\

2. Delete these folders:

   • DerivedDataCache

   • ShaderCache

   • Intermediate

3. After that, open Steam, right-click Oblivion Remastered, and select Verify Integrity of Game Files.

4. Set the game’s .exe to Run as Administrator.

5. Turn off overlays (Discord, Steam, Nvidia).

6. Disable Ray Tracing and DirectX 12 in settings if possible.

Delete the Problem .dll File (The Real Hero Fix)

If clearing the cache didn’t cut it, this one might:

1. Navigate to: Steam\steamapps\common\Oblivion Remastered\Engine\Plugins\Marketplace\nvidia\DLSS\Streamline\Binaries\ThirdParty\Win64

2. Find the file called:

   • sl.pcl.dll

3. Delete it or rename it (if you're feeling cautious, just call it sl.pcl_backup.dll).

This has worked wonders for players, even those rocking high-end GPUs like the RTX 4080.

Lower Your Resolution

If you're running the game in 4K on a 6GB VRAM card (like a laptop RTX 3060), try dialing it down a notch. Dropping to 1080p or 1440p could save you from those memory crashes.

Use Older Nvidia Drivers

Sometimes "Game Ready" drivers aren’t so ready. Rolling back to a previous driver version has helped some players stabilize their game.

Final Blurb

Bethesda giveth, and Bethesda taketh away... mainly your VRAM. If Oblivion Remastered keeps crashing, these fixes should get you back in action. And if not, well, there’s always waiting for the next patch — or mods to save the day, as usual.

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