No, it wasn't. Your system performed well and handled tasks efficiently.
No, it wasn't. Your system performed well and handled tasks efficiently.
I invested a significant portion of money in 32 gigabytes of RAM for a Windows 7 installation a while ago. I'm questioning whether it was a good decision. Even with demanding tasks like running vectorworks and photoshop simultaneously, my system rarely reaches 14 gigabytes of usage. Was I making a mistake by purchasing it? For my upcoming build with Windows 11, what RAM capacity would be ideal? I was considering 64 gigabytes, but that could be excessive. What are your thoughts?
You reached the maximum capacity, 24 was probably acceptable, though it's unusual on a dual/quad channel board. I wouldn't upgrade to 64 unless you're under 15GB usage. Keep with 32GB RAM for now. Consider upgrading to 2x16 slots and leave room for a future 64GB upgrade if needed.
64 gigabytes is unnecessary unless you require it. It really comes down to the amount of memory your applications demand. 16 gigabytes seems sufficient for most users, though when considering budget RAM prices, 32 gigabytes is a reasonable choice.
In FS2020 your RAM consumption is 18GB, but during video editing it rises close to 30GB.
I had to shut down Chrome windows during games sometimes, so I upgraded to 32GB. (It also helped with FPS issues, but it wasn’t a big deal.) I’m not sure if 64GB is best for Windows 11 yet—it feels more like a nice upgrade than a must. I mentioned around 8GB vs 16GB and 16GB vs 32GB for my old builds, but I was mistaken about the 64GB one.
Not all people use FS2020, particularly when working with video editing.
In Task Manager>Performance>Memory, see the details under "Cached?" Add this to the "In Use" figure. If the total exceeds 16GB, then yes, your RAM was effectively utilized. Storing cached data significantly speeds things up, often making older systems run much smoother. It prevents performance drops as more information is loaded into the pagefile. Running multiple tasks consecutively will still work, though it may feel less efficient. Having extra RAM beyond what you immediately need is usually not wasted; a 32GB capacity is suitable for high-end setups.
You've observed something interesting about RAM usage and performance. It seems the more memory you install, the less noticeable the impact on speed becomes. This behavior is typical in Windows systems. The extra RAM often remains unused unless an application actively demands it. For instance, during gaming or video editing, the actual utilization drops significantly even when the installed amount appears high. Having more than the recommended amount isn't always essential for most users, though it can be helpful in demanding tasks. It's also worth noting that some programs reserve memory for specific processes, which might explain why you don't see a difference with lower allocations. Ultimately, the system adapts based on real needs rather than arbitrary limits.