The latest development in the tech world has revealed an exciting new way to run Windows 11 on your computer- by storing and operating it directly in your GPU memory (VRAM). By creating a RAM drive within your GPU’s memory, you can overcome your Windows 11 slow boot time bypassing the limitations of traditional boot drives HDDs and SSDs.
This breakthrough was demonstrated by well-known Windows modder NTDEV, who demonstrated how easy and painless it is to set up this system. The process involves two simple steps that anyone can follow. First, create a RAM drive directly in your GPU’s memory using an open-source tool called GpuRamDrive. Secondly, use Windows’ Hyper-V manager, a baked-in tool, to create the virtual machine.
Run Your Windows 11 OS Entirely in Your GPU Memory to Boost Performance Bypassing Traditional Storage (SSD and HDD)
For those with GPUs with at least 20 GB of VRAM, the vanilla Windows 11 installation can be stored directly onto this drive, eliminating the need for traditional storage and creating a unique and innovative system. However, those without the necessary VRAM can use alternate operating systems like Tiny11 (shredded Windows 11), a lightweight version of Windows 11 that has minimal features and storage requirements.
One of the benefits of this system is the incredible speed and efficiency it offers. NTDEV’s demonstration showed that the virtual machine had no issues with creating and saving files, and benchmark tests revealed solid reading and writing speeds on par with PCIe 3.0 NVMe drives.
Demonstration of Windows 11 Running Entirely in GPU’s VRAM
While the practicality of the system may not be for everyone, its simplicity and innovation hold significant potential for shaking up the storage and operating system landscape. Those that have experienced storage issues or simply want to tinker with a new tool will appreciate the possibility of running their entire system from their GPU.
This development marks an exciting new way to store and run operating systems, creating a revolution of higher efficiency and more accessible storage options. Its novel concept guarantees its potential for a broad audience, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the development expanded upon even further in the coming months.
So, it can be a viable option for anyone looking for a new and efficient way to run their systems.
Let me know in comments; Do you really need to run your Windows 11 OS (virtual machines) entirely in your GPU Memory (V-RAM)?
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