lower usage on memory

[ATgames]

I need to some how lower the usage of my 16gb ram stick so what would be the best way to do that

[eira]

Close down programs you're not using, get rid of programs you never use, and you should be okay.

[eira]

Also if you use Google Chrome, try not to have too many tabs open, because Chrome is infamous for hogging RAM

[ATgames]

3 minutes ago, 1kv said:

Close down programs you're not using, get rid of programs you never use, and you should be okay.

I already tried that

[mariushm]

Why would you lower the usage? It's there for a reason, for applications. It's meant to be used if it's there. If you run out, Windows will move data to page file and make memory available.

The operating system will use all the unused memory to cache files and speed up things. 

 

[eira]

Just now, mariushm said:

Why would you lower the usage? It's there for a reason, for applications. It's meant to be used if it's there. If you run out, Windows will move data to page file.

The operating system will use all the unused memory to cache files and speed up things. 

 

Exactly. If you feel 16GB is not enough, which it is for most people, then upgrade your RAM. 

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, ATgames said:

I need to some how lower the usage of my 16gb ram stick so what would be the best way to do that

Can you please post a picture of your task manager, while you do day to day stuff?

[ATgames]

the screenshots aren't working at the moment so I'll fix that but it usually ends up at around 36%