32 items compared to 64
32 items compared to 64
I just upgraded my PC with 32 gigabytes of RAM, increasing it from 32 to 64. The memory modules match exactly. I can boot and access UEFI, and the extra RAM appears in the UEFI settings. When launching Windows 11, I encounter an immediate BSoD about memory problems. I can adjust the MHz frequency from 6000 to 5600 and it works fine. My main concern is whether it's more efficient to run at 64 gigabytes at 5600 MHz or 32 gigabytes at 6000 MHz.
Do you require more than 32GB of storage? Yes, the speed at 3600MT/s won't affect performance compared to using the page file, and it will still be quicker overall. If not (for example during gaming), then 6000MT/s is better because the additional memory isn't being used effectively.
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Understanding perspective matters—about 70% of an 8GB drive equals 5.6GB, leaving 2.4GB. For a 16GB drive, 70% is 11.2GB, then 4.8GB at 70% leaves 22.4GB, and 9.6GB remains, which is a substantial amount of unused RAM, surpassing the total allocated space for a standard MacBook Pro.
Windows and Google Chrome can behave oddly regarding memory use. Adding another 16GB of RAM might not change much, so you might still see around 50% utilization. There are complex system factors at play with how RAM is managed that aren't always clear (I only really understood them in university). As others mentioned, about 70% of the RAM remains unused, which means you shouldn’t be too concerned.
That's a valuable insight. It seems my system was handling a lot of memory while I was playing, possibly indicating a need for additional resources.
As mentioned earlier, increase performance by using more than 90%. Are you running the newest BIOS? I use a 4x16GB setup with the system in my sig during multiple game sessions. Also tried July's BIOS and achieved a win rate of 11. Consider updating the BIOS again. If you still can't reach 64GB, bring back the extra kit. At this stage, only 32GB is sufficient.
It's quite simple. Having more RAM means more space for caching, which helps performance since data stays in memory instead of being fetched from slower storage. This can make things run faster, especially with a quick NVMe drive or strong internet connection. The task manager should display how much memory is acting as cache versus what's actually used by apps.