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Yes. Windows will free ram if needed, but if not needed, will keep everything in memory in case you need to access previously accessed data quickly.

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I have 16gb of ram on my custom build, and about 25% is being used on idle, is this normal?

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Here are my specs:

  • CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 6-Core Processor OC @ 5.0ghz
  • Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
  • Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
  • Storage: Western Digital - WD Blue 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
    • Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
    • WD 4TB Black - Passport
  • RAM: Corsair Vengence RGB 2x8 RAM
  • Graphics Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card
  • Case: Corsair Crystal 460x
  • Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
  • Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
  • Monitor: Dell - S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor
  • Keyboard: Corsair K70 Mk II
  • Mouse: Corsair - SCIMITAR PRO RGB Wired Optical Mouse
  • Headphones: Bose QC 35 II - Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
     
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Yes. Windows will free ram if needed, but if not needed, will keep everything in memory in case you need to access previously accessed data quickly.

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I mean, close chrome first then see your RAM usage. I see 25 tabs open in the screenshot. Windows will fluctuate RAM usage, but that does not look out of the ordinary to me.

Main Rig: cpu: Intel 6600k OC @ 4.5Ghz; gpu: Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 2080 (OC'd); mb: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3; ram: 16 GB (2x8GB) 3000 G.Skill Ripjaws V; psu: EVGA 650BQ; storage: 500GB Samsung 850 evo, 2TB WD Black; case: Cooler Master HAF 912; cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, Lots of fans, Air!; display: 4k Samsung 42" TV, Asus MX259H 1080p audio: Schiit Audio Magni Amp w/ Audio Technica M50x

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yes. ram that is empty is wasted, this is why windows (and some programs) will grab as much ram as they feel they can use, and parts of that can be released if necessary.

 

i've seen windows 10 (with nothing else notable running, so also no chrome or rainmeter ;)) use as much as >8GB ram, and as little as 900MB.

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