Windows 11: Where do I see my RAM?
The working memory, also called RAM (from English Random Access Memory), is an important part of every computer. It is a temporary memory that stores the instructions executed by the CPU and the data currently in use.
There are two types of random access memory: physical and virtual. Physical RAM, also known as main memory, is located on the computer’s motherboard and comes in the form of RAM modules. These modules are installed in slots on the motherboard and can be replaced or expanded as needed.
Virtual RAM, on the other hand, is not actual memory, but a mechanism that allows the computer to store more instructions and data than the physical RAM can accommodate. To do this, parts of the hard disk memory are used as „virtual“ RAM, enabling the computer to run larger programs or process multiple applications simultaneously.
Overall, RAM is like the short-term memory of any computer, as it helps increase the performance and speed of the system by caching data needed for processes. The more RAM a computer has, the faster it can process instructions and data, and the better it can run multiple applications simultaneously. Therefore, it is important to have enough memory for individual needs to ensure good performance and reliability.
To view your Windows computer’s memory, there are several options. In this article, we will show you four different methods to view the RAM in Windows. By viewing the RAM, you can check if your computer has enough memory to support all the programs and applications that are running. It’s also helpful to monitor memory to identify and fix any potential problems or bottlenecks in the system.
To view the working memory (RAM) of your Windows computer, we have compiled 4 different options for you:
Viewing RAM via the Control Panel
Open the Start menu and search for „Control Panel.“ Then click on „System and Security“ and then on „System“. Here you will see the RAM that is currently being used by your system.
Checking RAM via Command
Press the key combination „Windows + R“ and enter „dxdiag“. Then click on „OK“. In the window that opens, RAM is displayed under the „System“ tab.
Type msinfo32 and press Enter. The following working memory attributes are then displayed:
- Total physical memory
- Available physical memory
- Total virtual memory
- Available virtual memory
Checking the working memory with the command prompt
- Press Windows + R to open the „Run“ window.
- In the input box, type „cmd“ and press Enter.
- Otherwise, you can also type „cmd“ directly in the Windows search and press Enter to confirm opening the command prompt.
- You can now type any of the following commands in the Command Prompt window to display different types of data.
- To display the total physical memory, type systeminfo | findstr /C: „Total Physical Memory“ and press Enter.
- To display the memory speed, type wmic memorychip get devicelocator, speed and press Enter.
- To display the memory type itself, type wmic memorychip get devicelocator, memorytype and press Enter.
- To display the module capacity, type wmic memorychip list full and press Enter.
Displaying memory in Task Manager
Open the Task Manager. To do this, you can use the key combination „Ctrl + Alt + Del“ or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. You can also right-click on the taskbar and select „Task Manager“. In the Task Manager, the memory is displayed under the „Performance“ tab. In the Task Manager window, click Performance. Then click on the Memory tab. This will show you real-time RAM usage information.