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Does it indicate a memory leak? Is this typical behavior? What might be happening?

Does it indicate a memory leak? Is this typical behavior? What might be happening?

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xRawzx
Member

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08-07-2016, 01:29 AM

#1

I previously had 16 GB of RAM, upgraded to 32 now that usage has increased, and my standby RAM has reached 13 GB. What’s happening? How can I resolve it? I cleared the standby memory, but here’s the resource monitor screenshot.

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xRawzx

08-07-2016, 01:29 AM #1

I previously had 16 GB of RAM, upgraded to 32 now that usage has increased, and my standby RAM has reached 13 GB. What’s happening? How can I resolve it? I cleared the standby memory, but here’s the resource monitor screenshot.

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OcelotQueen24
Member

57

08-08-2016, 02:16 AM

#2

Additional data remains in RAM rather than being transferred to virtual memory. This is typical.

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OcelotQueen24

08-08-2016, 02:16 AM #2

Additional data remains in RAM rather than being transferred to virtual memory. This is typical.

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Siphan0
Member

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08-14-2016, 02:13 AM

#3

Typical software requires additional memory when the system already has ample RAM.

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Siphan0

08-14-2016, 02:13 AM #3

Typical software requires additional memory when the system already has ample RAM.

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MooMoo2011
Senior Member

690

08-17-2016, 04:40 PM

#4

If you wish to play a game, RAM usage should remain low so it doesn't interfere with performance.

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MooMoo2011

08-17-2016, 04:40 PM #4

If you wish to play a game, RAM usage should remain low so it doesn't interfere with performance.

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MrCupquake
Member

229

08-18-2016, 12:19 AM

#5

RAM serves a purpose for use. When available, Windows and applications will utilize more of it as a cache to boost performance. Unless Windows encounters problems due to low memory, it's not a cause for concern. To detect a memory leak, monitor usage consistently and pinpoint which programs are increasing steadily. If a program exhibits a memory leak—a software flaw—you can only notify the developer, describe how to reproduce it, and trust them to address it in future updates.

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MrCupquake

08-18-2016, 12:19 AM #5

RAM serves a purpose for use. When available, Windows and applications will utilize more of it as a cache to boost performance. Unless Windows encounters problems due to low memory, it's not a cause for concern. To detect a memory leak, monitor usage consistently and pinpoint which programs are increasing steadily. If a program exhibits a memory leak—a software flaw—you can only notify the developer, describe how to reproduce it, and trust them to address it in future updates.

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ghostghillie07
Member

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08-18-2016, 12:59 AM

#6

When a game launches, Windows typically shifts inactive items to swap space, which is virtual memory. As long as you don’t see frequent out-of-memory warnings, everything should be fine.

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ghostghillie07

08-18-2016, 12:59 AM #6

When a game launches, Windows typically shifts inactive items to swap space, which is virtual memory. As long as you don’t see frequent out-of-memory warnings, everything should be fine.

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OldWriterDan
Junior Member

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08-18-2016, 07:12 AM

#7

When data is required, standby memory is released.

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OldWriterDan

08-18-2016, 07:12 AM #7

When data is required, standby memory is released.

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DGY_DinoGamez
Member

191

08-23-2016, 01:29 PM

#8

It seems like you're looking for a clearer explanation. I'm here to help with understanding RAM better. Let me know if you'd like a simpler breakdown!

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DGY_DinoGamez

08-23-2016, 01:29 PM #8

It seems like you're looking for a clearer explanation. I'm here to help with understanding RAM better. Let me know if you'd like a simpler breakdown!