I've been checking my task manager and noticing that my RAM usage stays around 30% even when I'm not running any games or heavy applications. I'm not sure if this is normal or if there might be an underlying issue. I currently have 16GB of RAM, but from what I've found, most discussions about RAM usage seem to focus on gaming. Any tips or insights on whether this level of usage is typical?
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It's pretty common for machines to use RAM just by being on – especially with Windows. The OS relies on some memory to keep things running smoothly, and it likes to pre-load programs and data it thinks you might need. For example, on my laptop with 16GB, I regularly see about 53% of my RAM used with multiple apps open, and that's still nothing to worry about. Just make sure you're not hitting that 100% mark; that's when you'll see a performance dip.
If you’re on Windows, it can use about 2-4GB just for background processes and system stability. So that 30% you see could just be the system doing its thing. But if you want to check further, look at the programs starting up with your PC. Some might be using a chunk of memory without you realizing!
First off, how much RAM do you actually have? That info is crucial to understanding your situation. Since you mentioned you have 16GB, that's a solid amount. Just a heads up, even if you're not actively using your PC for gaming, your operating system and background processes will still consume some RAM. It's normal for PCs, especially Windows, to use RAM even when idle, so 30% usage isn’t necessarily alarming.
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