Windows 7 RAM usage

[Diggsy]

Guys, how do I know if Windows 7 is making full use of my RAM?

Just curious, as I have noticed some posts stating that Windows 7 can use almost all available RAM, yet I have not really noticed this. According to System Monitor gadget, my usage is rarely above 2gb of my available 8gb.

Any ideas, or does this sound about right?

EDIT - to give an example I just opened IE, iTunes, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher and my usage was still only showing just over 1800mb. With just the browser open it usually sits around 15-1600.

 

[Diggsy]

Thanks guys, the Task Manager tip was great, that shows at the moment with very little happening that there is just over 5gb free, whereas the System Monitor would have you think there was almost 7gb.

Might have a look in the settings of the little gadget and see if I can get it to display that info.