memory problem HELP!

[arquimoncho]

I've been having a problem with the octane plugin for 3ds max shows me only 2.2 gigs of memory on my (3 video cards) 3Gb GTX 580, but when I open the standalone properly display 3GB available for work, then there this is where the problem ... also I'm trying to update my system 3 gtx 580 and I have the opportunity to buy a new card and I thought that the GTX 670 is what fits my budget, but I want to know what you think of it or if the difference between 580 and 670 is not very big ... generally I need is to advise me ....

[roeland]

If this card is also attached to your screen, the rest of the memory is probably used by 3ds max. The standalone version is only able to display the amount of available memory while rendering, this will be a bit less than 3GB.

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Roeland

[suvakas]

That's interesting, cause Octane in Max also shows me exactly 800 MB less than what I have. Always.
A bit strange that it's a constant like that. But maybe it is. Maybe Max allocates 800 megs of gpu mem as it opens. Strange though.

Suv