Issue with ram usage

[W41K3R_66894]

So recently my laptop has been using a lot of ram even when idle. Right now I'm just using Opera GX and the ram usage it's showing 83% memory in use. I have 5 tabs open. I've got an intel i5 10210U, 8gb ram, 512gb ssd, 1tb hdd, mx-250 2gb graphics. Dell inspiron 15 5590.

 

 

 

This is an image when the laptop was idle. I'll attach other processes going on too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please Help me with this. Please.

[rcmaehl]

How much of that is listed as "cached" on the Memory Section of the Performance Tab?

[Ottoman420]

you need at least 16gb ram, In my experience windows is using at least 6-7gb ram just at idle.

 

[YoungBlade]

McAfee is probably a big part of the problem. Is there a reason you're running that malware anti-virus bloatware software?

[W41K3R_66894]

3 minutes ago, rcmaehl said:

How much of that is listed as "cached" on the Memory Section of the Performance Tab?

It's 1.1GB

[W41K3R_66894]

4 minutes ago, Ottoman420 said:

you need at least 16gb ram, In my experience windows is using at least 6-7gb ram just at idle.

 

So it's just windows11 issue? 

[W41K3R_66894]

5 minutes ago, YoungBlade said:

McAfee is probably a big part of the problem. Is there a reason you're running that malware anti-virus bloatware software?

My dad insists on getting antivirus programs. I can't say no. Also, it did help me when once i accidently got malware from dodi repacks site.

Edited February 14, 2023 by W41K3R_66894

[Ottoman420]

1 minute ago, W41K3R_66894 said:

So it's just windows11 issue? 

I dont think its an issue with windows at all just a limited ram situation. even if you cant get another 8gb stick a 4gb stick will make a difference although ideally it would be two of the same sticks same manufactutrer

Just now, W41K3R_66894 said:

My dad insists on getting antivirus programs. I can't say no.

Windows defender is just as good if not better than all the anti virus programs installing another one will just add extra delay and use more system resources.

 

Tell your pops that windows defender is the better anti virus and it comes with firewall.

[YoungBlade]

4 minutes ago, W41K3R_66894 said:

My dad insists on getting antivirus programs. I can't say no. Also, it did help me when once i accidently got malware from dodi repacks site.

Is there a reason that Windows Defender isn't sufficient? It's way better.

[W41K3R_66894]

12 minutes ago, Ottoman420 said:

I dont think its an issue with windows at all just a limited ram situation. even if you cant get another 8gb stick a 4gb stick will make a difference although ideally it would be two of the same sticks same manufactutrer

Windows defender is just as good if not better than all the anti virus programs installing another one will just add extra delay and use more system resources.

 

Tell your pops that windows defender is the better anti virus and it comes with firewall.

I seeeee... but i've got one stick soldered onto the board and other stick i can upgrade. So, is it fine if i get same speed 16gb stick in replacement for the 4gb stick?

 

Alrighty I'll talk with him regarding McAfee.

 

Thanks a lot!

[W41K3R_66894]

10 minutes ago, YoungBlade said:

Is there a reason that Windows Defender isn't sufficient? It's way better.

Nah no reason. I'll talk. Thanks!

[-rascal-]

35 minutes ago, W41K3R_66894 said:

My dad insists on getting antivirus programs. I can't say no. Also, it did help me when once i accidently got malware from dodi repacks site.

 

Older versions of Windows (XP, Vista, 7?) the built-in protection / anti-virus wasn't very good.

Windows 10 / 11, it is WAY better. I haven't had the need for additional anti-virus since switching to Windows 10 years ago.

If you want, you can install a free version of Malwarebytes anti-malware, and that would be enough -- it's also A LOT less RAM/resource hog than McAfee.

 

20 minutes ago, W41K3R_66894 said:

I seeeee... but i've got one stick soldered onto the board and other stick i can upgrade. So, is it fine if i get same speed 16gb stick in replacement for the 4gb stick?

 

Alrighty I'll talk with him regarding McAfee.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

As for compatible RAM upgrade, it was actually asked on the DELL forums; I recommend you do a quick read through that before buying.

 

https://www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/Memory-upgrade-for-Inspiron-15-5590/td-p/7373910

 

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/inspiron-5590

 

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-ca/inspiron-15-5590-laptop/inspiron-5590-setup-and-specifications/memory?guid=guid-f07064b8-2eb4-49ec-88a8-43b102e42417&lang=en-us

 

Basically, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB stick of memory is supported (so max is 20GB).

Speed is DDR4-2666, with CL 19 memory timing, 1.2V.

You *could* get higher speed (i.e. DDR4-3200), but the laptop would just drop the speed down to 2666. 

[W41K3R_66894]

7 minutes ago, -rascal- said:

 

Older versions of Windows (XP, Vista, 7?) the built-in protection / anti-virus wasn't very good.

Windows 10 / 11, it is WAY better. I haven't had the need for additional anti-virus since switching to Windows 10 years ago.

If you want, you can install a free version of Malwarebytes anti-malware, and that would be enough -- it's also A LOT less RAM/resource hog than McAfee.

 

 

As for compatible RAM upgrade, it was actually asked on the DELL forums; I recommend you do a quick read through that before buying.

 

https://www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/Memory-upgrade-for-Inspiron-15-5590/td-p/7373910

 

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dell/inspiron-5590

 

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-ca/inspiron-15-5590-laptop/inspiron-5590-setup-and-specifications/memory?guid=guid-f07064b8-2eb4-49ec-88a8-43b102e42417&lang=en-us

 

Basically, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB stick of memory is supported (so max is 20GB).

Speed is DDR4-2666, with CL 19 memory timing, 1.2V.

You *could* get higher speed (i.e. DDR4-3200), but the laptop would just drop the speed down to 2666. 

Thanks a lot mate!

 

Yeah I did go through the ram compatibility and all. I posted this here just in case it's some issue which i am not aware of or so. i'm thinking of getting a 16gb stick.