How much RAM do I have? How to find out

Sometimes it's good to know exactly how much power your computer has. Especially if you want to upgrade. One of the most important components is the RAM. We'll show you how to find out how much RAM your system has.

The information about your RAM can be found very quickly in Windows 8 and 10.

How much RAM do I have? Windows gives quick information

Currently, 8 GB RAM is the average value in commercially available PCs. Gamers reach for 16 GB and depending on the motherboard, upgrading is possible at any time. For this, it is necessary to know how much RAM is installed in the first place. Windows 10 makes it very easy for you to find out how much RAM you have:

1. You just need to open the Control Panel.
2. There you can see the most important information directly on the right side, including the RAM.
3. To get to the Control Panel, simply press the key combination of "Windows key" + "Pause".

In Windows 8, it works quite similarly. There, the info window is called "System". This you can simply find by search input and open.

How much RAM: What to do if you have problems

If you have the feeling that your PC does not run smoothly enough despite sufficient RAM, it is worth a look in the Task Manager. There you can see the load of the core components and can react by closing unneeded applications. Je nach Anwendung kann allein dieser Schritt Wunder wirken, denn oft wird viel RAM „heimlich“ verbraucht, ohne dass es dem System einen Nutzen bringt.