Windows showing 50% memory usage, add more?

apple_man77 · 17 Apr 2011 at 10:02

Hi,

Ive recently built a htpc and fitted 4gb of corsair xms3 ddr3 ram.

I've got the windows gadget showing CPU usage and memory usage.

I'm currently in the process of ripping blu rays CPU usage is low (under 10%) but memory seems to sit at 50%

The computers very quick and doesn't struggle with the basic stuff I'm using it for.

Would you recommend buying another 4gb of memory ( £36) or should the 4gb be plenty?

Cheers
Mark

apple_man77 · 17 Apr 2011 at 19:21

Not sure, was just thinking for a low price I could ease the load, but maybe your right!

apple_man77 · 18 Apr 2011 at 09:30

pespro said:
Are you using a 64 bit OS with 64bit programs?

I'm using windows 7 64bit and have opened a couple of files, makeMKV and sometimes google chrome. In the task bar there are a couple of other bits and pieces that run from start up

apple_man77 · 18 Apr 2011 at 09:31

trisp said:
with 8gb of ram i use about 18% in windows ( i did however create a custom windows install ) but 50% seems high to me

How accurate is the windows gadget for CPU/memory usage?

apple_man77 · 19 Apr 2011 at 08:01

Thanks for all the replies. Will leave it at 4gb for now I need some new fans so will use the money for them instead!

Cheers
Mark