# \#gpu-memory

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## [Rhino/GH is not using GPU for new plug in tOpos](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-gh-is-not-using-gpu-for-new-plug-in-topos/78108)

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**Author:** [@michele.farina](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/michele.farina)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-gh-is-not-using-gpu-for-new-plug-in-topos/78108 "2026-08-04T09:44:08Z")

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Hi world, I have a quite precise and problematic issue. I’m trying to use this new plug in for topology optimization called tOpos (tOpos | Food4Rhino). A friend told me is working very well. It’s like Millipede but it i…

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## [Best gpu for 3d modeling, Expert guide to choose](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/best-gpu-for-3d-modeling-expert-guide-to-choose/215711)

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**Author:** [@johny\_johny](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/johny_johny)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/best-gpu-for-3d-modeling-expert-guide-to-choose/215711 "2026-03-05T00:08:53Z")

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I researched the best GPU for 3D modeling as I wanted something powerful but still practical for my daily work and future projects. I mainly use 3D software for modeling and rendering, and I want a graphics card that can…

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## [Suggestion for apple silicon mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/suggestion-for-apple-silicon-mac/175623)

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**Author:** [@thiago\_ennes](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/thiago_ennes)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/suggestion-for-apple-silicon-mac/175623 "2024-03-08T14:17:59Z")

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I would like to suggest a control of how much memory rhino and specially rendering can take. For apple silicon users, memory swap is a real issue since our SSDs are not replaceable. I run rhino on a 16gb ram machine and…

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## [Raytraced ViewCaptureToFile GPU memory usage](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/raytraced-viewcapturetofile-gpu-memory-usage/78041)

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**Author:** [@hitenter](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/hitenter)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/raytraced-viewcapturetofile-gpu-memory-usage/78041 "2022-11-03T15:23:55Z")

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I wanted to automate some cycles renderings via macro. basically just these commands repeated a few times, restoring different named views: -NamedView Restore "view-01" \_Enter \_-SetDisplayMode \_Mode=Raytraced \_-ViewCapt…

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## [Vray errors and crashing issues, GPU VRAM Problems](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vray-errors-and-crashing-issues-gpu-vram-problems/135180)

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**Author:** [@cankatdonmez](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/cankatdonmez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vray-errors-and-crashing-issues-gpu-vram-problems/135180 "2021-12-24T20:11:10Z")

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Hi all, I recently built a desktop system that can be considered high-end. Quick specs: AMD Ryzen 9 5950x 16 core CPU, Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 10GB OC Edition GPU, 4x16Gb 3600mhz RAM, Asus X570-E Motherboard, Water coo…

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## [GH - Can C# pass pointer to vertex data to C++ by CLR? (want to write Vulkan/GL vertex buffers)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/gh-can-c-pass-pointer-to-vertex-data-to-c-by-clr-want-to-write-vulkan-gl-vertex-buffers/98817)

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**Author:** [@keith\_g\_nelson](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/keith_g_nelson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/gh-can-c-pass-pointer-to-vertex-data-to-c-by-clr-want-to-write-vulkan-gl-vertex-buffers/98817 "2020-04-03T18:31:34Z")

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Trying to use RhinoInside for animation. Want to zap vertices to GPU and render, quick way would be to pass array data/length to my C++? Trying to avoid hidden costs or duplication of effort. Can pass ^double\_array then …

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## [Use more of my GPU when capturing raytrace view to file](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/use-more-of-my-gpu-when-capturing-raytrace-view-to-file/79133)

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**Author:** [@tony.ynot](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/tony.ynot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/use-more-of-my-gpu-when-capturing-raytrace-view-to-file/79133 "2019-02-21T21:06:18Z")

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Hi, I’m using the raytraced captureviewtofile to render, however when it’s rendering viewport, I open my task manager and can see that my computer is never utilizing more than 40% of my GPU. I am not running anything el…