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RAM statistics in Windows 1121H2 22000.556
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I looked at my memory through task manager and it seems as though almost a third is consumed by doing nothing of the 8 gigabytes of RAM. The rig was built with one stick of 8GB in the second slot as it should be.
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OS
Windows 11 pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS built by Micro center
CPU
Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
Motherboard
Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
Memory
G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
Hard Drives
Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
PSU
Thermalake 500 Watt
Case
V 100ATX
Antivirus
Defender primary with MBAM free secondary
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I looked at my memory through task manager and it seems as though almost a third is consumed by doing nothing of the 8 gigabytes of RAM. The rig was built with one stick of 8GB in the second slot as it should be.
That looks about right.
I have 16GB of RAM ...and Windows and a browser... uses about16-17%
So with only 8GB of RAM... I would be using about 34-35%.
Look at the bottom RED box. We are using about the same amounts.
It just looks worse on yours, because you only have 8GB.
These days, for normal usage... 16GB is probably the sweet spot.
It's rapidly getting to where 32GB will be the sweet spot.
OS
Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.4061 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Motherboard
Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5002)
Memory
G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell U3011 30"
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Hard Drives
2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
PSU
PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
Case
Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
Cooling
CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
Keyboard
Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-100
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox (latest)
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security
Other Info
Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
Operating System
Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® (not in use)
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
Motherboard
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
Memory
TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
Graphics card(s)
EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
Screen Resolution
up to 2048 x 1536
Hard Drives
WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
Case
Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
Cooling
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-BT96a
Keyboard
Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox 3.x ??
Antivirus
Symantec (Norton)
Other Info
Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
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So it is Windows and a browser that consumes that amount. Chrome consumes a lot and I also keep Edge for when I need a second browser.
OS
Windows 11 pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS built by Micro center
CPU
Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
Motherboard
Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
Memory
G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
Hard Drives
Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
PSU
Thermalake 500 Watt
Case
V 100ATX
Antivirus
Defender primary with MBAM free secondary
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This RAM is tested compatible with your motherboard...
G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (F4-3200C16D-16GTRS)
pcpartpicker.com
It's better to buy RAM in matched sets. Buying one 8GB stick... then later buying another, might have some issues.
Buy the matched 16GB set, and save the 8GB stick you have for emergencies.
OS
Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.4061 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Motherboard
Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5002)
Memory
G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell U3011 30"
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Hard Drives
2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
PSU
PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
Case
Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
Cooling
CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
Keyboard
Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-100
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox (latest)
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security
Other Info
Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
Operating System
Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® (not in use)
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
Motherboard
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
Memory
TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
Graphics card(s)
EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
Screen Resolution
up to 2048 x 1536
Hard Drives
WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
Case
Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
Cooling
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-BT96a
Keyboard
Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox 3.x ??
Antivirus
Symantec (Norton)
Other Info
Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
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So it is Windows and a browser that consumes that amount. Chrome consumes a lot and I also keep Edge for when I need a second browser.
Yes. Windows and whatever browser you have open.
Look in Task Manager on the Processes tab, and click on the Memory column (at the top)...
to get the highest numbers at the top.
All the ones in the blue boxes... (scroll down for more) are the Windows Services.
And the green boxes are more Windows and driver junk.
I also run Bitdefender Internet Security AV/firewall, which use a lot... too.
And that's only the top half of Task Manager.
P.S. I only have Firefox open, with 5 tabs... and already it's using 3/4 of a GB
Last edited: Mar 16, 2022
OS
Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.4061 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Motherboard
Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5002)
Memory
G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell U3011 30"
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Hard Drives
2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
PSU
PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
Case
Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
Cooling
CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
Keyboard
Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-100
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox (latest)
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security
Other Info
Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
Operating System
Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® (not in use)
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
Motherboard
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
Memory
TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
Graphics card(s)
EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
Screen Resolution
up to 2048 x 1536
Hard Drives
WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
Case
Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
Cooling
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-BT96a
Keyboard
Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox 3.x ??
Antivirus
Symantec (Norton)
Other Info
Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
W11 requires only 1gb of RAM with all the intrusive services disabled. The essencial core processes are something between 63 and 74 processes.
OS
W11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
I7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS Z170
Memory
2X 8GB FURYX
Graphics Card(s)
RTX 2060 SUPER
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER X34
PSU
CORSAIR RM 750X
Cooling
GENERIC TOWER
Keyboard
RAZER ORNATA CHROMA
Mouse
LOGITEC PRO WIRELESS
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Here's Firefox with 10 tabs open...
OS
Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.4061 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Motherboard
Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5002)
Memory
G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell U3011 30"
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600
Hard Drives
2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
PSU
PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
Case
Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
Cooling
CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
Keyboard
Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-100
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox (latest)
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security
Other Info
Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
Operating System
Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Built by Ghot® (not in use)
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
Motherboard
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
Memory
TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
Graphics card(s)
EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
Screen Resolution
up to 2048 x 1536
Hard Drives
WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
Case
Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
Cooling
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
Mouse
Logitech Optical M-BT96a
Keyboard
Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
Internet Speed
300/300
Browser
Firefox 3.x ??
Antivirus
Symantec (Norton)
Other Info
Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
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I just installed a second stick of 8 GB Ram. I now have 16 GB of RAM. I ran a Windows DX + I had to find the result in event viewer. I also checked out CPU Z . I was under size with RAM but all is ok now. Thanks for the help..
OS
Windows 11 pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS built by Micro center
CPU
Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
Motherboard
Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
Memory
G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
Hard Drives
Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
PSU
Thermalake 500 Watt
Case
V 100ATX
Antivirus
Defender primary with MBAM free secondary
