using 14g ram with nothing running

Matthew_1996 · Dec 8, 2016

hello i have 16g ram and i only have 2.71 usible, i am not shore what is using it up so please help, i am using this much ram with all aps and games closed

Herc08 · Dec 8, 2016

How do you know what is usable? Are you getting that from task manager?

Open up Task Manager and sort by memory.

Matthew_1996 · Dec 8, 2016

on the control pannel where it shows all my systems it says 2.71 usibile out of 16gb, on task manager it says im using 70% physic memory

captaincharisma · Dec 8, 2016

are you using integrated graphics?

Herc08 · Dec 8, 2016

Ok, are you looking at Installed memory (RAM): ?? Also can you sort by memory under the processes tab? What version of Windows are you using, 32-bit or 64-bit?

Matthew_1996 · Dec 8, 2016

i am not shore, how do i find that out?

Herc08 · Dec 8, 2016

In Control Panel, look for "System" then under System Type, it will say which bit you are using. If yo don't know you are using on-board graphics, then its highly likely that you are.

Snipergod87 · Dec 8, 2016

If you right click on computer in the Start Menu and hit properties it will show 32 Bit or 64 Bit under the "System Type"
A 32 bit system will limit you to about 3.5GB of RAM. If you have a 32bit OS you will need to reinstall Windows to the 64bit version.

photonboy · Dec 8, 2016

1) You can Google how to find out if it's 32 or 64-bit as it varies a bit by OS.

I'm on Windows 10 and if I right-click Start-> System, it shows that it's 64-bit.

2) If you're 32-bit OS then you can only address 4GB for the memory map usually. That includes the video memory so you might have a 1GB video card. A little bit is used by other resources and then Windows can use up to whatever remains of the 4GB.

So if 16GB installed you need 64-bit Windows to benefit.

3) TASK MANAGER can also show how much is actually usable by Windows. (i.e. in W10 right-click Start-> Performance)
- my system presently shows 5.3GB/15.9GB so I have 16GB usable with 5.3GB actually used.

Matthew_1996 · Dec 8, 2016

i am on windows 7 32bt,

Herc08 · Dec 8, 2016

Matthew_1996 :

Well's that problem. 32-bit only allows 4GB of ram. If you have 14 (or 16), you need a 64-bit version of Windows.

Matthew_1996 · Dec 8, 2016

btw i feel like my pc is a 64 bt as my specs are 16gb procecer is a amd 8320 8 cor a gtx 960 and a msi 970 gaming motherboard

captaincharisma · Dec 8, 2016

Matthew_1996 :

thats why then. 32-bit windows can only use 4GB of ram. you will have to upgrade to a 64-bit version of windows to get access to all of your ram

Snipergod87 · Dec 8, 2016

You will need to install a 64bit version of Windows, you cannot do an upgrade to the 64bit version only a wipe and reinstall so I would backup your data first.

captaincharisma · Dec 8, 2016

Matthew_1996 :

your CPU may be 64-bit but the version of windows you have installed is 32-bit.

Herc08 · Dec 8, 2016

Matthew_1996 :

And it is. Like everyone is saying, you are going to need to get a copy of 64-bit version of Windows. Or else, you will not use your full amount of RAM.

Snipergod87 · Dec 8, 2016

Matthew_1996 :

The processor supports 64bit but the operating system installed is 32bit

Matthew_1996 · Dec 8, 2016

so with my specs i can upgrade to a 64 bt? how do i upgrade to a 64bt without the disk?

photonboy · Dec 8, 2016

update:
ignore anything I wrote here as people were updating.

*You need to buy a 64-bit copy. I suggest going with Windows 10 Home 64-bit. You may find some legit versions for well under $85 USD but tread carefully. Otherwise just buy an official DVD through a respectable store.

You will also need to reinstall everything. You can't upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit and keep programs.

captaincharisma · Dec 8, 2016

Matthew_1996 :

google your CPU make and model and it will tell you if it is 64-bit

photonboy · Dec 8, 2016

captaincharisma :

update:
It's 64-bit as it's an FX-8320. Not sure if that was updated as I missed it before.

Anyway, I still recommend buying W10 Home 64-bit.

I don't think you can simply install W7 64-bit for free. You'd need a 32/64-bit license for that which is pretty unlikely.

Also, Windows 10 is required for DX12 games which are starting to happen. Most or all will have DX11 support for quite some time though your CPU will run better with DX12 vs DX11 (if the game is properly coded. there's some growing pains there, though GEARS OF WAR 4 is looking pretty good).

In another year we'll see much better support for some titles for DX12 which will make a big difference for you likely. Higher FPS possibly, or much smoother gameplay. If you don't understand then i'd read up on DX12 like THIS one:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-why-directx-12-is-a-gamechanger

I must repeat, it's ONLY for newer games that are properly coded for DX12. On top of that, you'd need to tweak settings to optimize especially with 2GB of VRAM you don't want settings that need more than 2GB (unless it's a 4GB 960 if that's a thing).

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