Windows 10: Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory.

Discus and support Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory. in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I've noticed my memory is sky rocketing up to the 90%s when gaming or idle. I checked my specs and have realized only 6.6gb is usable. I was wondering... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by aidulE, Apr 23, 2016.

  1. AIDULE
    aidulE Win User

    Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory.


    I've noticed my memory is sky rocketing up to the 90%s when gaming or idle. I checked my specs and have realized only 6.6gb is usable. I was wondering if anyone had a fix to this? Thanks.


    Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory. [​IMG]


    :)
     
    aidulE, Apr 23, 2016
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  2. CJLIM
    CJLim Win User

    N8 - C: SDRAM Memory 256 MB / E: Mass Storage Memory 16 GB

    That sounds about right. The available memory is always a little lower than the stated value. Example a 16gb sd card will yield around 14.8gb of usable space.
     
    CJLim, Apr 23, 2016
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  3. ANGELA PUN
    Angela Pun Win User
    Windows 10 incorrect memory

    Hi Kulvir,

    Your system may display a usable memory (RAM) which is less than the installed memory. This is because the usable memory is a calculated amount of the total physical memory minus the
    Hardware Reserved Memory which is reserved for use by the BIOS and some drivers for other peripherals.

    To view the installed memory and the usable memory in Windows 10, follow these steps:

    • Open File Explorer, right-click This PC, then choose
      Properties.
    • View the Installed memory (RAM) value under System.

    For example, if it displays 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable), this means that you have
    15.9 GB of usable memory out of 16.0 GB of installed memory.

    Feel free to post back if you have further concerns.
     
    Angela Pun, Apr 23, 2016
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  4. RWONE
    RWOne Win User

    Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory.

    Moire info needed.

    Make/model of system board/computer.

    What does your BIOS show? At first glance it appears you have shared memory, typically this is a laptop setup and if memory allocated to video less available to the system.
     
    RWOne, Apr 23, 2016
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  5. ANDRETEN
    AndreTen Win User
    Hi aiduIE and welcome to Ten Forums. As RWone said we need more info. For start, take a snapshot of your memory info in Task View. Like this.
     
    AndreTen, Apr 23, 2016
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  6. AIDULE
    aidulE Win User
    Hi RWOne and AndreTen, thanks for the replies.

    My motherbaord is the Gigabyte Z97x - Gaming 7.


    Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory. [​IMG]
     
    aidulE, Apr 24, 2016
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  7. ANDRETEN
    AndreTen Win User
    This could be because of unsupported memory or misconfiguration.
    Google found this: (it is for Windows 7, but should be the same)


    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Check your system properties
    (If it says "x.xx usable")
    2. Click on the start button, search "msconfig" and press enter.
    3. Go to the boot tab and click advanced options
    4. UNTICK the "Maximum memory" box
    5. Click ok, on the small dialog box
    6. Click apply and OK in the big dialog box.
    7. Restart and check your system properties.
     
    AndreTen, Apr 24, 2016
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  8. AIDULE
    aidulE Win User

    Windows 10 6.6gb memory usable out of 16gb memory.

    Thanks a lot AndreTen! I just did the steps and it now says 15.8GB usable. Appreciate it
     
    aidulE, Apr 24, 2016
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  9. ANDRETEN
    AndreTen Win User
    Great! Glad I could help. *Smile
     
    AndreTen, Apr 4, 2018
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