Troubleshooting RAM Recognition Issues on Your Computer
Have you ever experienced discrepancies between your computer’s actual RAM and what Task Manager reports? You’re not alone. Many users encounter situations where the system indicates a certain amount of usable RAM, yet the performance tracker reveals a different figure. Recently, I faced a puzzling situation with my computer’s RAM.
While engaged in rendering and streaming music through YouTube, I noticed the audio frequently buffered, which initially led me to suspect high GPU usage. However, further investigation revealed that my RAM was under significant strain. Task Manager indicated that I was only utilizing 8GB of RAM, but the system described 15.5GB as usable out of a total of 16GB. This discrepancy raised a red flag—how could 3.4GB be reported as 39% of my memory?
To shed more light on the matter, I checked the Task Manager and the “About my PC” section for clarification. Here’s what I found: Screenshot Link.
Interestingly, during other memory-intensive tasks—like video editing—I was able to manage 8GB of video without any noticeable hiccups in performance. Given this experience, I’m left wondering what might be causing this inconsistency in RAM recognition.
If you’ve encountered similar issues or have insights on potential fixes, I would love to hear your thoughts. Let’s unravel the mysteries of RAM performance together!
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