AI image generation has been an exciting new frontier for creative projects, and my recent experimentation with the process has been an interesting ride. Using my Nvidia RTX 4060 8GB GPU and Flux1 (via Pinokio2), I explored creating video game backgrounds—one of my favorite applications for AI art.
Running Out of RAM: The Struggle is Real
As expected, creating high-quality video game backgrounds is a RAM-intensive task. My 8GB of VRAM on the GPU did its job, but system RAM became a bottleneck. Multiple times, I hit the dreaded RAM limit, and my computer crashed in the middle of generating images. It’s a bit of a balancing act, as image generation can sometimes demand more than the system is willing to give, especially with high-resolution artwork.
The Result: Beautiful Video Game Backgrounds
Despite the crashes and the memory limitations, the results were worth the struggle. The AI was able to generate some truly stunning backgrounds for my video game project, adding depth and atmosphere that would have taken me far longer to create manually. The rendering speed on Windows 11 made the whole process more efficient, allowing me to iterate faster.
Conclusion
While the crashes and memory issues were frustrating, the overall experience of creating with AI was rewarding. If you’re working with similar hardware and software, I’d recommend using Windows 11 for a smoother experience, especially if you’re creating more complex visuals. You’ll still hit memory limitations with 8GB of RAM, but with some tweaks and patience, it’s possible to make some fantastic AI-generated art.
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