Requires at least 50% of RAM during idle or light usage
Requires at least 50% of RAM during idle or light usage
It's been a while since I realized my computer is consuming too much memory when idle and becomes sluggish during gameplay. Is this due to specific programs or just needing more RAM? Could upgrading the RAM help? Your system details are: CPU - Intel i7-7700HQ, GPU - NVIDIA GTX1070, 16 GB RAM, 2400 MHz, Storage - 2 TB HDD + SSD.
Remove all HP and Omen software, or turn them off in the startup settings. Likely most of the memory usage comes from unnecessary apps. Turn off any additional programs you don’t need, since having few running items at launch usually works best. Most users don’t require Chrome, Steam, Epic, Spotify, or OneDrive to open automatically.
I wouldn't suggest running Chrome, PowerPoint, Spotify, etc., along with HP bloatware while idle. Follow @Fasauceome's advice and test disabling startup apps and removing unnecessary software. ADWCleaner by Malwarebytes can eliminate nonessential bloatware that isn't needed for the system to operate smoothly.
I own 8 gigabytes of RAM and typically use less than 4 gigabytes unless I’m gaming. You might want to think about installing a reliable operating system that fits your needs instead of constantly upgrading your hardware every couple of years. Also, try removing those branded RAM hogs like Chrome, Spotify, Discord, etc. Many of them can run in a web browser, and most are essentially just Chrome binaries with some JavaScript added on top (like Electron). That means you could have one browser running multiple programs instead of switching between them. Oh, and I didn’t mention it before—according to Microsoft, unused RAM is wasted. Windows uses all available memory to boost performance, reserving less for critical tasks, which can slightly slow things down without you noticing.