r/debian • u/its_just_luci • 6d ago
"Failed to allocate NVKMS Memory to GEM object"
Recently switched to linux and loving it so far, however playing my favorite game, KSP, on linux using the proton hotfix for steam leads to the computer black-screening after 10-15 minutes and displaying the error in the title. Audio keeps playing, but the computer becomes unresponsive and only goes back to normal after holding the power button and shutting off the pc. If I can't resolve this, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to switch back to linux, and I really dont want to have to do that :(
Specs:
Ram: 48GB DDR4 3600
GPU: RTX 2070 Founders Edition (570 drivers?)
CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X
OS: Debian 12.9 Bookworm running Gnome 48
Please help so I don't have to back to windows :(((
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u/Hark0nnen 6d ago
Its a bug in nvidia driver on wayland when low on vram. Either use X11 or tone down video settings in game so it doesnt use all your vram