Windows 10: Desktop Window Manager devouring RAM

I have no idea why it happens. I go idle for like 5-15 minutes and when I come back this monstrosity happens. And it's not like it only happens when I'm idle: sometimes it peaks 300MB or even 500MB while I'm using my computer. It's caused too much instability and it's not easy to make it go away: I either wait hours for it to normalize or I restart my laptop. It's never happened to me before I've never even seen this program before, and I don't know what might be causing it, as I don't personalize my computer that much.


Laptop Info


Device name LAPTOP-6L17L1PL

Processor IntelR CoreTM i5-9300H CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz

Installed RAM 8.00 GB 7.84 GB usable

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display



Windows Info


Edition Windows 10 Pro

Version 20H2

Installed on ‎2/‎6/‎2021

OS build 19042.867

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0

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AMD FX OC'ers Club

That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.

 

To RAM or not to RAM...

Hey genesis what hardware have you bought, you might be able to save on the ram and step up the rest of the hardware a little...

Or you could go out on the town as suggested... *Big Grin

 

fllckering desktop

Hi Yvonne,

To resolve your issue with flickering desktop, we suggest that you update your display drivers with the steps listed below:

• Right-click Start, then select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters to find the name of your device.
• Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow steps to update display drivers.

Update us on the result.

Regards.