I've been using my Windows 10 PC for about a year and a half, and I've noticed that the memory usage in the Task Manager never goes above 50%. I have two RAM sticks, each with 16GB, giving me a total of 32GB, and the system recognizes both sticks since it shows 32GB total. However, it seems like only one stick is being utilized since the memory usage remains under 16GB. I've checked the msconfig settings, and the limited RAM option is unchecked, plus the system info indicates that the full 32GB is usable. As I use my PC for gaming and video rendering, I'm curious whether this is normal and if there's anything I can do to address it.
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Screenshots could help too! If you can show what your RAM usage looks like, that might shed some light on the situation.
I’ll grab some screenshots next time I check!
It sounds like your usage is just not demanding more RAM. Most applications and games don't really need more than 16GB right now, so it's likely that your system is just not using it. If you want to push it to its limits, you could try running a memory stress test like TestMem5 or OCCT to see if you can hit that 100% usage mark.
Yeah, running those tests can give you a better idea of how your system handles more load!
That's good advice! I didn't think about stress testing to see how much RAM I could push.
Mine's similar! I have the same setup, and I usually see about 50% utilization too. Seems to be a common trend with Windows—nothing to worry about unless you're experiencing lag or crashes.
That’s a relief to know! I thought I was missing something.
Yeah, as long as it’s running well, you're good!
Have you checked the slots your RAM sticks are in? They should be in either slots 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 for optimal performance. If they’re not in the correct slots, it could affect how they’re being utilized.
I'll definitely take a look at that!
Good point! That's something everyone should check when building or upgrading.
Honestly, not many use cases push RAM above 16GB, so it might just be normal behavior for Windows. Plus, if you're not experiencing any slowdowns or issues, you're probably fine!
Exactly! If it's not affecting your performance, no need to worry.
That makes sense, thanks for the reassurance!
Always helps to see the numbers!