Troubleshooting High RAM Usage on Your PC: A Deep Dive into Memory Management

Many users experience high RAM usage on their PCs, but what happens when your system consumes a staggering 79% of your 16GB RAM, even when no applications are running? This situation can escalate quickly—especially for those who regularly keep a few tabs open in their browsers. In today’s article, we’ll explore a common issue regarding RAM consumption, share a personal journey to find a solution, and provide essential tips for managing your system more effectively.

The Symptoms of Overwhelming RAM Usage

Recently, I noticed that my computer was consistently using 79% of its RAM, even when I had all applications closed. As I dug deeper into the Task Manager, the situation became more alarming—opening just a handful of tabs in Google Chrome pushed my RAM usage between 97% and 99%. The result? Many applications, including games like Overwatch, began to lag and stutter, making multitasking a frustrating experience.

To visualize the problem, I monitored my RAM usage through various tools:

• Initial RAM Usage: Even with Chrome completely closed, my system was using 79% of its RAM. View Image
• RAM Usage with Chrome Tabs Open: Upon opening a few tabs, the RAM usage skyrocketed to a staggering 95%. View Image
• Resource Monitor Insights: A deeper look through the Resource Monitor confirmed my concerns, with excessive RAM being consumed. View Image

Understanding the Culprit

After some investigation, I narrowed down the possible causes of this high memory usage. My system runs on a solid-state drive (SSD) with a default Windows configuration and an AMD Ryzen 3600 processor. The page file is auto-managed on the SSD, and I have not enabled XMP settings for my RAM. This leads to a critical observation: Software inefficiencies might be contributing to the memory leak.

Finding a Solution

In my quest for a resolution, I discovered that the high RAM consumption was primarily due to a memory leak associated with Logitech’s Software. Once I uninstalled or properly configured the Logitech application, I noticed a significant improvement in performance and RAM management.

Final Thoughts and Tips

If you’re grappling with similar issues