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16GB ram estimate 8-9gb ram but shows 90% ram usage (with picture)

weswesleylyr94

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Currently running on

Ryzen 2700x 4.1ghz
x470 gaming plus MSI
16gb klevv 3000mhz
gtx 1080
500gb samsung evo pro
800w psu

I have calculated and its estimated to be only 8-9gb of ram usage but from task manager its constantly showing me 88-92% ram usage. its really slowing down my computer by alot.

Any suggestions would really help!

Thanks guys
 
In Google Chrome, you have added extension dozens running at once, needlessly consuming more and more of your RAM. To reduce the amount of memory in use, take a moment and reassess the number of extensions you’ve got installed and how often you actually use them. Hint: you’re definitely not using all of them. The Same with Fire Fox, Edge etc. You have way too many going on.....41 in Chrome? 9 in edge.....
 




How about now?
 
Keep going.......why have 2-4 internet browsers running? I think you should start at the beginning ......shut off everything....Photoshop...Photo.......Edge ect. Make sure at startup these applications don't run unless you need them. But start shutting all that stuff off and start with what you need....Having utorrent running is not accepted here I believe......

 


lol so are you telling me utorrent which is only using only 45mb is causing the problem? Obviously they the applications are running because i need them if not why wont i close it? and thats the the question, the questions is why is my ram usage is so high even when its not even 1/3 used lol
 


Thats not what Im telling you.........if you read I said shut down everything of so you can troubleshoot and pinpoint the issue easier............ as for Utorrent this site frown upon pirate aiding software