How Much RAM Does All the Mods 7 Need?
Hey friend! As a long-time All the Mods player and server host, one of the most common questions I see is just how much RAM (memory) does ATM7 need to run smoothly? With hundreds of game-changing mods to explore, RAM plays a crucial role.
Let‘s dive deep into exact RAM requirements for both single player and multiplayer ATM7 servers!
Baseline RAM Needs
For a basic ATM7 client with just core mods enabled, you‘ll want a minimum of 8GB of RAM allocated. This gives Java and those hungry mods enough breathing room. Attempting to run ATM7 on less RAM can cause frustrating lag, stuttering, and crashes.
Now what about hosting friends on a private ATM7 multiplayer server? Good news – that starting 8GB recommendation still holds true for smaller servers!
Private ATM7 Servers
| Players | Required RAM |
|---|---|
| 2-3 Players | 8-10 GB |
| 4-5 Players | 10-12 GB |
| 6-8 Players | 12-16 GB |
Adding more players increases dimension loading, chunk generation, and general world activity. Set aside an extra 1-2 GB per player in your count.
Monitoring your total RAM usage is key – if hitting max, upgrade accordingly.
Heavy Modding – Feed the Beast!
Vanilla ATM7 with a handful of active mods is one thing. But many players go mod-crazy, stacking additions like IndustrialCraft, BuildCraft, Extra Utilities, and various tech/magic mods.
With heavy mod loads, allocate even more RAM:
- 12-16GB for single player
- 16-20GB+ for smaller servers
Each active mod adds blocks, entities, textures, and in-game processes that utilize RAM to run smoothly. Skimping on memory with tons of mods means lags, crashes, and sadness.
Why does this modded RAM hunger happen? When exploring new chunks or dimensions, Minecraft has to load new terrain details and block data into memory. More mods means exponentially more unique blocks to buffer.
Entities from mobs to machines also stress RAM when processing behaviors and inventories. Ever built a sprawling reactor multi-block or winding sorting system? You feel that RAM usage climb!
Large Public ATM7 Servers
For public servers supporting 10-30+ concurrent players exploring a shared world, RAM demands grow even higher.
Popular ATM7 servers average over 600 mods and see intense activity across a 5,000 block+ radius from spawn. That‘s a lot of unique blocks and entities to juggle!
Public ATM7 Server Minimum RAM
| Players | Required RAM |
|---|---|
| 10 Players | 16 GB |
| 15 Players | 20 GB |
| 20 Players | 24 GB |
| 30 Players | 32 GB+ |
With crowds building mob farms, complex magic systems, interlinked power grids, and more – available RAM keeps everything humming smoothly.
Top hosting companies like BisectHosting suggest 1GB of RAM per 7-8 players as an ideal ratio. This accounts for future growth too!
Optimizing & Upgrading
If RAM maxes out, the operating system gets crippled swapping data on slower storage drives. This results in major lag and stuttering. Monitoring usage and upgrading accordingly prevents this!
On the software side, installing optimization mods like FoamFix, BetterFps, and AI Improvements reduce overhead. Tweaking garbage collection flags for Java helps too.
If adding more mods, players, and expansive automation – don‘t hesitate to upgrade server RAM in 4-8GB increments. An extra $10-20 per month is absolutely worth it for buttery smooth performance!
The Right RAM for Worry-Free Gaming
Hope this deep dive helps explain why heavily modded Minecraft needs so much RAM! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy gaming my friend 🙂
