Yes, it's possible to run Photoshop with 6.88GB of RAM depending on the version and usage.
Yes, it's possible to run Photoshop with 6.88GB of RAM depending on the version and usage.
People, I think you're missing something important—more RAM means more usage. I started Photoshop and only used 3.1 GB of the 6 GB available on my laptop.
Which Photoshop version are you using? What are the file dimensions and resolution? Do your assets include 3D models or smart objects (count)? What type of graphics card is installed? Are there any other processes consuming significant RAM on your system (such as virtual machines, games, Adobe Bridge, etc.)?
Adobe CS6 doesn’t show DPI details, but the resolution listed is 1280 by 720. You’re using a project with a blue background and no objects yet. Your GPU is an MSI 780 GTX.
This pattern is quite unusual. I tried to look at the article you mentioned and see if it offered any useful guidance. Prior to setting up my desktop, I worked with Photoshop on a laptop equipped with 8GB RAM and Intel HD graphics, processing large astronomical images. Even now, with 16GB of RAM, I can run Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blender at the same time while streaming audio and using VOIP—no performance problems or memory overloads. It seems something is off with how Photoshop is set up or what might be consuming the most RAM on my system. If your Photoshop version is pirated (no opinion), also check for unnecessary extensions.