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Maintaining similar memory usage after an upgrade is possible.

Maintaining similar memory usage after an upgrade is possible.

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GotEide
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07-28-2023, 06:12 AM
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The system remains heavily utilizing memory even after increasing the RAM, indicating possible inefficiencies or background processes consuming resources.
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07-28-2023, 06:12 AM #1

The system remains heavily utilizing memory even after increasing the RAM, indicating possible inefficiencies or background processes consuming resources.

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08-02-2023, 07:01 PM
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It looks like many background tasks have shifted from the page file into your RAM. Check what’s active—open Task Manager, navigate to the Processes section, and click the memory area at the top to view usage by size.
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08-02-2023, 07:01 PM #2

It looks like many background tasks have shifted from the page file into your RAM. Check what’s active—open Task Manager, navigate to the Processes section, and click the memory area at the top to view usage by size.

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08-18-2023, 05:16 PM
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Also keep in mind that Windows can hold a significant amount of data in RAM if you have enough available. Your machine boasts 48GB, and after a restart, it often remains idle with roughly 7-8GB active—especially since Windows adjusts its memory handling when it detects ample capacity. This behavior helps conserve CPU cycles by not overcompressing memory when plenty is present. Additionally, it allocates more RAM to disk caching, so any data previously stored on the OS drive can be accessed faster. In short, the more RAM you possess, the greater the likelihood the OS will utilize it effectively. Having a large free space—like 20GB currently—is actually detrimental, as it indicates nearly half of your memory is unused.
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08-18-2023, 05:16 PM #3

Also keep in mind that Windows can hold a significant amount of data in RAM if you have enough available. Your machine boasts 48GB, and after a restart, it often remains idle with roughly 7-8GB active—especially since Windows adjusts its memory handling when it detects ample capacity. This behavior helps conserve CPU cycles by not overcompressing memory when plenty is present. Additionally, it allocates more RAM to disk caching, so any data previously stored on the OS drive can be accessed faster. In short, the more RAM you possess, the greater the likelihood the OS will utilize it effectively. Having a large free space—like 20GB currently—is actually detrimental, as it indicates nearly half of your memory is unused.

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08-18-2023, 06:48 PM
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It's perfectly fine as is—just different operating systems. @YoungBlade captured that well. Avoid focusing on the wasted RAM; try to make the most of what you have. My machine has 64GB of memory, usually running around 30-40% most of the time. However, occasionally I need full capacity, and it's there when I need it.
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08-18-2023, 06:48 PM #4

It's perfectly fine as is—just different operating systems. @YoungBlade captured that well. Avoid focusing on the wasted RAM; try to make the most of what you have. My machine has 64GB of memory, usually running around 30-40% most of the time. However, occasionally I need full capacity, and it's there when I need it.

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