On Jun 25, 8:36*am, iamc3k <gu...@unknown-email.com> wrote:
> Ladies and Gents,
>
> I'm running Vista64 Ultimate with a q6600 g0 processor on an Abit IP35
> Pro motherboard. I've installed 8 Gb (4 x 2 Gb) of RAM (g. Skill 6400).
> My system seems to recognize all 8 Gb based on the system page from
> within the Control Panel.
>
> Going to System Information within accessories shows Installed Physical
> Memory of 8.00 Gb; Total Physical Memory is _4.00 Gb_?!? Available
> Physical Memory is 6.12 Gb. How and why are these numbers so different?
> (I understand how available would be less than actual, but total is less
> then both installed and available?)
>
> Is my machine actually utilizing all 8 Gb or is half of it wasted?
>
> However, running my performance monitor applet on my Logitech G15
> keyboard and the Reliability and Performance monitor in windows both
> show that I only ever use approximately 20-24% of the physical memory.
>
> I am, obviously, confused.
>
> Thanks for any help clarifying this for me.
>
> Regards,
> Ken
>
> --
> iamc3k

Why are you concerned that only 22% of your memory is being used? That
is a GOOD thing. Many people don't understand the purpose of the R&P
monitor numbers. A lot of people foolishly thing the more of their
memory getting used the better their system is running. Wrong! That
would be like looking at a suitcase of money and if it is 1/4 full,
that is better than having it 3/4 full. Obviously you wouldn't think
that would you? What the number is telling you is how much more you
can do. So if you are only using 22% of your physical memory you still
have pleny left to do other things with AT THE SAME TIME. My question
to you would be WHY do you think you needed to install 8GB of RAM?
That's overkill for 99% of users and generally is foolish and wasted,
since as you see few tasks you do will use it.