How to Check RAM In Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

The amount of RAM on computer decides its capacity to handle multiple applications.
You will find below the steps to check RAM in Windows 10.

Check RAM In Windows 10

Check RAM in Windows 10

RAM (Random Access Memory) can be defined as short-term memory that your computer
uses to store information required to quickly open Programs, Apps and Files.

In general, the amount of RAM available on a computer decides its ability to handle
multiple programs and files.

If RAM is lacking on a computer, the information required to run programs cannot be

stored on RAM and it remains stuck in the hard disk.

When this happens, the computer slows down due to the operating system having to
transfer data from the slower hard disk (C:\pagefile.sys), instead of using readily
available data in RAM.
Types of RAM Used on Computers

DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) are the
two main types of RAM available in the market.

Although SRAM is faster compared to DRAM, it is more expensive, uses more power and
is available in less storage capacity.

Hence, DRAM or its faster versions like SDRAM (synchronous DRAM), DDR SDRAM
(Double-Data-Rate SDRAM) are used in personal computers.
RAM Form Factor

When you check RAM in Windows 10, you are likely to see the RAM Form Factor being
mentioned as DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) and SODIMM (Small Outline DIMM).

DIMMs are twice as big as SODIMMs and these are in desktop computers and servers,
while the smaller size SODIMMs are used in Laptop computers.
1. Check RAM in Windows 10 Using Settings

The Settings screen in Windows 10 provides good enough information about the amount
of RAM installed and usable RAM on your computer.

1. Open Settings on your computer and click on the System tab.

System Tab on Windows Settings Screen

2. On the next screen, scroll down click on About in the left pane. In the right-
pane, you will see the amount of installed RAM on your computer under �Device
Specifications� section.

RAM Info on Windows Settings Screen

Note: The actual usable RAM is always a bit less than Installed RAM.
2. Check RAM Using System Information Tool

Another way to check RAM in Windows 10 is to make use of the in-built Microsoft
System Information tool as available on your computer.
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.

Open Run Command on Windows PC

2. In the Run Command window, type msinfo32.exe and click on OK.

Run msinfo32

3. On System Information screen, scroll down in the right-pane, till you see
information about the amount of RAM installed on your computer.

Installed RAM Info on Windows System Inforamtion Screen

3. Check RAM Using Task Manager

The Task Manger in Windows 10 provides detailed information about the RAM capacity,
Form Factor and number of RAM slots used and available on your computer.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Task Manager.

Open Task Manager on Windows PC

2. On the Task Manager screen, click on Performance tab > click on Memory in the
left pane. In the right-pane, you will see information about RAM on your computer.

Installed RAM and Speed Info on Windows Task Manger

As you can see in the image above, the computer has 8 GB installed RAM and the
speed of RAM is 2400 MHz.

On the same screen, you will also see information about the number of RAM slots
taken and available for use on your computer.

In above case, the computer has 1 used and 1 available RAM slot. The available RAM
slot can be used to increase the RAM capacity of the computer.