vRAM and RAM, does one affect the other?

astritloxha

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I was simply wondering whether having more RAM would help when playing more demanding next gen games at higher resolutions with AA maxed out. I understand this is what vRAM is dedicated for, but would getting a 2GB card and 16GB RAM outweigh a 4GB card with 8GB RAM.

Basically what I'm asking is can memory dedicated to vRAM eat into your RAM in order to prevent CTD's etc.

Thanks in advance :)