diff --git a/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix b/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix
index 2cae876..a370083 100644
--- a/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix
+++ b/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix
@@ -2826,11 +2826,6 @@ in {
       "f /var/log/valkey_6379.log 0644 root root - -"
     ];
 
-    # Ensure kernel allows memory overcommit so Valkey / jemalloc background saves won't fail.
-    boot.sysctl = {
-      "vm.overcommit_memory" = 1;
-    };
-
     system.stateVersion = "25.11";
   };
 }