High value for Free Ram

Hi,

Thank you for your response. Then I guess I have nothing wrong...

There's nothing to fix. See Rottweiler X and Greg Carmack's replies, and let me add the following:

Yes, free RAM is a waste of memory, but it's not a bad sign. If you have a significant amount of free memory, you have more than you need, and in *that* sense, it's a waste of memory.

Despite what many people think, more RAM does not necessarily mean better performance. It's better for some people, but not for for everyone. 8GB (which you had) is enough for most people. ,How much RAM you need for good performance depends on what programs you run. If the programs you run don't need any more than what you have, adding more RAM accomplishes nothing. It sits there unused and was a waste of money. In that sense it is a waste of memory.

But sitting there unused, besides being a waste of memory and therefore money is not otherwise a bad sign. Unused RAM doesn't hurt you in any way.

I also have more RAM than I need, but I bought it with the knowledge that I didn't need it, and with the thought that if I ran other, perhaps bigger, programs in the future, I might need it then.

The same might be true for you. You don't need 16GB today, but who knows what the future may bring.

Thank you for your response. Then I guess I have nothing wrong...

Correct - there is nothing to worry about. 😀

Hello Adhiythya. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

It does show all 16gb is recognized in Resource monitor.

If your video card can use more RAM you can see if you can apportion some to it here: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/video-ram-windows...

What I do before upgrading RAM is to look at the CPU and RAM usage charts in Task Manager side by side when it is under load, like streaming. Whichever one maxes out first is the one that needs improving. So if the CPU maxed out before half the RAM was used, it needs a CPU upgrade and not RAM. You can do this now retro-actively.

Also Run Crucial System Scanner to check the RAM is precisely spec'd and configured, as this can make a big difference in it's performance as well: https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner?cm...

Do you have any performance problems at all? If so Go over Windows using this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account to replace yours which may be corrupted. Then if necessary continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page. Everything else depends on this.

If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. Tutorial here: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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There is nothing that needs fixing. Windows and your applications will only use the amount of memory that they need, regardless of how much memory you have. If you pour a cup of coffee into a jug, the coffee is not going to occupy more space just because a jug is bigger than a cup.