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Using only half of your memory significantly slows down the PC.

Using only half of your memory significantly slows down the PC.

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renan1011
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Hello. My issue seems to be related to memory usage. When I play games like Diablo IV, I often watch movies or stream TV shows on my second monitor. This activity consumes around 2 gigabytes of memory out of my total 16 gigabytes. Once the game starts, performance drops significantly, then it improves before experiencing heavy lag spikes. Diablo IV uses approximately 5.5 gigabytes of memory. Checking Task Manager shows it uses about 8 gigabytes under load while streaming. My monitoring tools (NZXT CAM and Task Manager) indicate I’m using 94% of my memory during these sessions. This is puzzling since I have 16 gigabytes available, and it’s not just with Diablo IV—it happens with most games I play. Multitasking becomes nearly impossible; even switching tabs takes a long time, and browsing the internet is slow unless I wait several minutes. I’m using Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) and both CPU-Z and Task Manager confirm the memory capacity. Anyone know what’s causing this? Could it be a faulty RAM stick or something else?
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renan1011
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #1

Hello. My issue seems to be related to memory usage. When I play games like Diablo IV, I often watch movies or stream TV shows on my second monitor. This activity consumes around 2 gigabytes of memory out of my total 16 gigabytes. Once the game starts, performance drops significantly, then it improves before experiencing heavy lag spikes. Diablo IV uses approximately 5.5 gigabytes of memory. Checking Task Manager shows it uses about 8 gigabytes under load while streaming. My monitoring tools (NZXT CAM and Task Manager) indicate I’m using 94% of my memory during these sessions. This is puzzling since I have 16 gigabytes available, and it’s not just with Diablo IV—it happens with most games I play. Multitasking becomes nearly impossible; even switching tabs takes a long time, and browsing the internet is slow unless I wait several minutes. I’m using Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) and both CPU-Z and Task Manager confirm the memory capacity. Anyone know what’s causing this? Could it be a faulty RAM stick or something else?

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emmylee33
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Here is the complete specification of your PC.
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emmylee33
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #2

Here is the complete specification of your PC.

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Ms_Pink
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Intel i7-9700K Corsair memory stick 2x8GB, 3000mhz. Asus 1070TI GPU, two M.2 cards 500gb each plus three HDDs for storage. EVGA SuperNova 650W PSU, NZXT Kraken x61, 280mm cooler. ASUS Z-390-F motherboard.
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #3

Intel i7-9700K Corsair memory stick 2x8GB, 3000mhz. Asus 1070TI GPU, two M.2 cards 500gb each plus three HDDs for storage. EVGA SuperNova 650W PSU, NZXT Kraken x61, 280mm cooler. ASUS Z-390-F motherboard.

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Party_Big
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Check if the browser uses hardware acceleration. As long as the games are on the SSD and it isn<|pad|>, performance should be okay.
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Party_Big
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #4

Check if the browser uses hardware acceleration. As long as the games are on the SSD and it isn<|pad|>, performance should be okay.

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ZlouKoT
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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The browser uses hardware acceleration, and the games run on an m.2 drive that isn't fully utilized. Everything functioned well until about a year ago, when I first realized the issue and it has since worsened. That’s why I reached out for assistance.
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ZlouKoT
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #5

The browser uses hardware acceleration, and the games run on an m.2 drive that isn't fully utilized. Everything functioned well until about a year ago, when I first realized the issue and it has since worsened. That’s why I reached out for assistance.

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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Turn off the graphics acceleration. Remove unnecessary files. Your computer's hardware performs better than my gaming laptop in all aspects, so the alt key D4 should work fine since I don't have that problem.
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OwnageHosting
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #6

Turn off the graphics acceleration. Remove unnecessary files. Your computer's hardware performs better than my gaming laptop in all aspects, so the alt key D4 should work fine since I don't have that problem.

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JamboFTW_YT
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Mentioned the issue in the initial post as well, noting it persists even after a clean Windows setup with only drivers installed. Tried Diablo, Dying Light 2, BF2042, and Firefox, and also a fresh install yesterday. Currently, I’m just streaming a movie with a few tabs open, and the task manager shows I’m using 57% of my memory. Despite having 16 gigabytes, I only have 8 gigabytes of RAM.
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JamboFTW_YT
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #7

Mentioned the issue in the initial post as well, noting it persists even after a clean Windows setup with only drivers installed. Tried Diablo, Dying Light 2, BF2042, and Firefox, and also a fresh install yesterday. Currently, I’m just streaming a movie with a few tabs open, and the task manager shows I’m using 57% of my memory. Despite having 16 gigabytes, I only have 8 gigabytes of RAM.

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The_Chain
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02-09-2018, 10:53 PM
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Task Manager and NZXT CAM aren't reliable. Do you believe Windows also requires RAM? About 57% of a 16GB usage when Firefox is open is typical, but applications tend to use more memory when needed. Is your RAM operating in dual-channel mode?
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The_Chain
02-09-2018, 10:53 PM #8

Task Manager and NZXT CAM aren't reliable. Do you believe Windows also requires RAM? About 57% of a 16GB usage when Firefox is open is typical, but applications tend to use more memory when needed. Is your RAM operating in dual-channel mode?

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EmithTX
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02-09-2018, 10:54 PM
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It's confirmed in dual channel mode. Initially, I assumed Windows 11 required around 4GB of RAM, which suggests a maximum of 16GB when gaming and streaming together. *Note:* I just realized my calculation was off, but it's close enough to indicate a cap. The explanation is clear now. Thank you.
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EmithTX
02-09-2018, 10:54 PM #9

It's confirmed in dual channel mode. Initially, I assumed Windows 11 required around 4GB of RAM, which suggests a maximum of 16GB when gaming and streaming together. *Note:* I just realized my calculation was off, but it's close enough to indicate a cap. The explanation is clear now. Thank you.

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