Help with memory footprint

In the most recent version. Version 17. There's a problem when using the program.
on 16, I was able to do editing on my....very very low end PC, 4gb sticks, Core i5.
But on 17, I have...memory issue. Major major memory issue. To the point where the screen blank off.
on 16, I was able to edit some videos, even recreate some animation from Detroit Become Human.
but on 17, an empty project crippled the memory.
Is there a way or setting I can change? Even on preference, limiting my memory to 1.5gb didn't do anything. It still uses over 2gbs in task manager.
on 16, I was able to do editing on my....very very low end PC, 4gb sticks, Core i5.
But on 17, I have...memory issue. Major major memory issue. To the point where the screen blank off.
on 16, I was able to edit some videos, even recreate some animation from Detroit Become Human.
but on 17, an empty project crippled the memory.
Is there a way or setting I can change? Even on preference, limiting my memory to 1.5gb didn't do anything. It still uses over 2gbs in task manager.