How to check How much RAM you have on your Desktop – Guide
To determine if your desktop has enough RAM to handle multiple tasks, you need to check how much memory it has. RAM, or “randomly accessed memory,” is the device’s short-term storage that allows quick access to data. For instance, having enough RAM lets users quickly switch between browser tabs because the computer can keep all active data within reach. Depending on usage, 16GB of RAM may be sufficient for Chrome users with many tabs open, while video editors using Adobe applications should opt for 32GB. If your desktop is running slower than usual and you’re considering a RAM upgrade, first find out how much memory it currently has. Here’s how to do it.
How to check your RAM in Windows 7 and 10
Understand RAM before you check how much your Windows computer has. Know the difference between RAM, hard drives, and SSDs.
Check your total RAM capacity
Before assessing whether you need more RAM, first determine how much is already installed in your system.
To access System Information, users can click the Windows Start menu and type in the program’s name.
Click the system information utility from the list of search results.
Check your computer’s RAM to find out how much memory is installed.
Check your PC’s current RAM usage
To access the Task Manager, users can right-click on the Windows taskbar.
Windows 10 users can check their RAM usage by clicking the Memory tab on the left side of the screen. Currently, 9.4 GB, or 61%, of the total 16 GB RAM is in use.
Windows 7 users can view their RAM usage in the Performance tab. The Memory box displays 824MB of current memory, with a total of 1GB available.
Final note
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