Windows 10: Is 4 GB of RAM Enough?

Discus and support Is 4 GB of RAM Enough? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Work is sending me a laptop since my personal one has been giving me issues. However, when looking at the specs, I noticed that the RAM is only 4 GB... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/hotteoks, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. /U/HOTTEOKS
    /u/hotteoks Win User

    Is 4 GB of RAM Enough?


    Work is sending me a laptop since my personal one has been giving me issues. However, when looking at the specs, I noticed that the RAM is only 4 GB (i3 processor), and this has me pretty worried. Specifically, the model is a Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Series 2-in1 (5406). I am a Research Assistant so I don't do anything too crazy, but I'll mostly be using Chrome and Box tools to get things done, as well as R for some programming. I also require Zoom for video calls, etc. I have a feeling that the memory I have won't be enough, and that I'll need a new stick of RAM. I don't know if I should bring this up to my boss either. Any advice?

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    /u/hotteoks, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. AVIK
    Avik Win User

    Why 2.66 GB usable in 4 GB ram?

    Thanks to everyone for their valuable suggestions. I guess the problem was with the OS.Because after increasing my ram from 4 gb to 8 gb still the usable memory was 2267 mb out of 8 gb, then I did a clean install of Windows 7.Now everything is fine and smooth, and usable memory is 7.9 gb out of 8 gb.
     
    Avik, Feb 22, 2021
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  3. ARPANPATEL777
    ArpanPatel777 Win User
    Ram upgrading: 4+4=8 gb or 4+8=12 gb?

    I am using dell inspiron 5447

    windows 10, 4 gb ram installed originally,

    Intel i5, 2.4Ghz.

    What would be better choice 4+4=8 gb or 4+8=12 gb?
     
    ArpanPatel777, Feb 22, 2021
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  4. STDENNIS
    STDennis Win User

    Is 4 GB of RAM Enough?

    8 gb of ram in pc, only 4 gb visible

    You are most likely running a 32 bit version of Windows, which will only see and use up to 4 GB or RAM. You will need to clean install a 64 bit version of windows to use anything above 4 GB of RAM.
     
    STDennis, Feb 22, 2021
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