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TScarpathia
post May 4 2021, 10:52 AM, updated 3y ago

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Do i need more ram ? RAM utilization at 87% just running chrome and zoom + outlook



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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 4 2021, 10:52 AM)
Do i need more ram ? RAM utilization at 87% just running chrome and zoom + outlook



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No, you don't need more. If you plan to use more memory hungry apps (Photoshop, video editing...) then you need more RAM.
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post May 4 2021, 10:57 AM

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do you experience lag, stuttering when opening programs and/or using the PC? if not, probably 8GB RAM is enough, but most sifu will say min 16GB... YMMV

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post May 4 2021, 10:58 AM

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just make it 16gb dual channel .It can never go wrong and its not too much either.
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post May 4 2021, 10:59 AM

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Depends on what you're doing on your PC
If it's just those as you mentioned earlier, enough d

If your laptop or desktop is currently running on a single 8GB stick, then just buy another 8GB stick if you can find some cheap units
However, if you're running on a dual 4GB stick, then you're out of luck as buying 2x8GB is going to cost a bomb now that DRAM prices are increasing



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post May 4 2021, 11:00 AM

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Chrome memang kuat makan RAM.

If need close something in the chrome... else still enough...
when it is 100%, WIndows will use the HDD as extra ram.

if ur system is always on the 100% utilization, then need add ram...
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post May 4 2021, 11:04 AM

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16GB better.
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post May 4 2021, 11:07 AM

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If got empty slot mah add till 16gb loh.

RAM so cheap nowadays.
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post May 4 2021, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 4 2021, 10:52 AM)
Do i need more ram ? RAM utilization at 87% just running chrome and zoom + outlook



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How many tabs do you have on your chrome? the more tabs, the more ram.
But if you are only using the pc/laptop for work which means just Microsoft Offices or so (non-creative softwares), don't need additional ram lah.
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post May 4 2021, 11:27 AM

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I use Edge these days. RAM utilization not as high as Chrome.
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post May 4 2021, 11:50 AM

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I'm using lenovo x1 carbon laptop ( top of the line) - i dont think memory for notebook is cheap right lol

QUOTE(scorgio @ May 4 2021, 11:07 AM)
If got empty slot mah add till 16gb loh.

RAM so cheap nowadays.
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 4 2021, 11:13 AM)
How many tabs do you have on your chrome? the more tabs, the more ram.
But if you are only using the pc/laptop for work which means just Microsoft Offices or so (non-creative softwares), don't need additional ram lah.
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only 1-2 ..... i just worry la...since it's already at 87% utilization

also my laptop runs damn hot. opened up to clean the vents and fan, not dirty.... i guess intel chipsjust generally runs hotter?

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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 4 2021, 11:50 AM)
I'm using lenovo x1 carbon laptop ( top of the line) - i dont think memory for notebook is cheap right lol
Your problem now is the RAM in your notebook is soldered. Not user replaceable/upgradeable.
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post May 4 2021, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 4 2021, 11:50 AM)
I'm using lenovo x1 carbon laptop ( top of the line) - i dont think memory for notebook is cheap right lol
only 1-2 ..... i just worry la...since it's already at 87% utilization

also my laptop runs damn hot. opened up to clean the vents and fan, not dirty.... i guess intel chipsjust generally runs hotter?
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Do you have any antivirus?
Check if you have any malwares or spywares or not?

Usually under room temperate it runs quite hot though for laptop.

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post May 4 2021, 12:01 PM

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just backup your data and do clean windows installations again.... I think some malware/virus already inside.... I just happened doing the same for my old PC that my kid use...
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 4 2021, 11:59 AM)
Do you have any antivirus?
Check if you have any malwares or spywares or not?

Usually under room temperate it runs quite hot though for laptop.
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i see macam nothing intense other than zoom but thats the weird thing...even without zoom it runs damn hot lol

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post May 4 2021, 02:18 PM

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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 4 2021, 12:10 PM)
i see macam nothing intense other than zoom but thats the weird thing...even without zoom it runs damn hot lol

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What’s going on with your zoom wor?
You might need to install some monitoring software to check your heat, sometimes you feel hot but it’s still almost ok. But your zoom power usage is very high. That one I’m not so sure if it’s normal or not. It’s using a lot of GPU power, 1080p video setting ah?

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post May 4 2021, 02:31 PM

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having more RAM wont hurt (except your pocket)
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post May 6 2021, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(carpathia @ May 4 2021, 10:52 AM)
Do i need more ram ? RAM utilization at 87% just running chrome and zoom + outlook



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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 4 2021, 02:18 PM)
What’s going on with your zoom wor?
You might need to install some monitoring software to check your heat, sometimes you feel hot but it’s still almost ok. But your zoom power usage is very high. That one I’m not so sure if it’s normal or not. It’s using a lot of GPU power, 1080p video setting ah?
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post May 21 2021, 05:40 PM

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8GB is definitely not enough, open windows already half gone.

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