Very High Memory Usage in Windows 10

[iPaperKillz]

Recently, I have encountered an issue where my memory usage is very high, resulting in a "Your computer is low on memory" error popping up whenever I leave Chrome open and go to play a game (e.g. Overwatch or League of Legends). My memory usage is ~26% when I first boot up my computer but very quickly jumps to ~50% when I open chrome, and it jumps to ~90% when I play a game. This was not happening ~3 months ago and I figured that it would go away in the next Windows update, but it didn't. Please help me to solve this issue as it is really annoying to not be able to have chrome open and play a game at the same time.

PC Specs:
Intel Core i5 6600K @ 4.4GHz
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Asus Z170M-Plus
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB 2400MHz
EVGA GeForce GTX 950 SSC @ Stock
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
Western Digital Black 1TB
EVGA 650G2
Windows 10 Pro - 64 Bit

 

[Dunlop0078]

Open task manger and go to the startup tab? Do you have a bunch of stuff launching on startup? Disable some of it. The only things I have launching on startup are an audio background process and windows defender.

 

[iPaperKillz]

The startup programs I have enabled are:
AV Console (Panda Security)
Razer Synapse (Keyboard)
f.lux
Samsung RAPID Mode Notification (SSD)
Delayed Launcher (Intel) - not sure what it does
Realtek HD Audio Manager (Audio)
Logitech Gaming Framework (Mouse)
Steelseries Engine 3 Core (Headset)

 

[3ogdy]

Recently, I have encountered an issue where my memory usage is very high, resulting in a "Your computer is low on memory" error popping up whenever I leave Chrome open and go to play a game (e.g. Overwatch or League of Legends). My memory usage is ~26% when I first boot up my computer but very quickly jumps to ~50% when I open chrome, and it jumps to ~90% when I play a game. This was not happening ~3 months ago and I figured that it would go away in the next Windows update, but it didn't. Please help me to solve this issue as it is really annoying to not be able to have chrome open and play a game at the same time.

PC Specs:
Intel Core i5 6600K @ 4.4GHz
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Asus Z170M-Plus
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB 2400MHz
EVGA GeForce GTX 950 SSC @ Stock
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
Western Digital Black 1TB
EVGA 650G2
Windows 10 Pro - 64 Bit

8GB of RAM is slowly becoming the minimum in a system nowadays, but from there to seeing "Your computer is low on memory" is a long way.
After you start Chrome you say you're seeing a 24% increase in RAM usage. Check task manager->Performance (tab)-> Memory -check the details to see what is using how much RAM. Then go to the Details tab and click on the Memory title bar to sort processes in descending order as far as memory consumption is concerned. See which one is using the most RAM. Do calculations to see how much RAM you'd have left with all the software you're working with open (you said Chrome, then LoL, Overwatch - so I' d check specific (process-based) RAM usage before Chrome, after Chrome, and then while playing and running Chrome, by alt-tabbing out of the game.

In order to understand where the issues lies you need to first figure out who is responsible for memory usage. See if there's anything suspect there, such as an unexpected (for you) process taking up RAM. Run a check with Windows Defender or whatever antivirus you're using. I'd also recommend AdwCleaner / Malwarebytes.

 

[iPaperKillz]

I just added up the my total memory usage while browsing Chrome. It added up to ~1.6GB, however Task Manager still shows my memory usage as being 55%. 55% of 8GB = 4.4GB, therefore there is a 2.8GB discrepancy. Just in case it will help, I will list the memory details shown in the performance tab.

In use (Compressed): 4.3 GB (0 MB)
Available: 3.6 GB
Commited: 5.1/8.3 GB
Cached: 3.1 GB
Paged pool: 310MB
Non-paged pool: 1.5GB

 

[Flyfisherman]

Hi,
No, The problem is not your memory!
You have an unwanted process that takes up the memory.
Possibly a virus or similar - or the Web browser itself eating up memory.

First:
To be able to see whats going on:
Click Start > just type prest or perf> in the list click 'Performance monitor'
See here: 5 Ways to Open Performance Monitor on Windows 10
http://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/5-ways-to-open-perf...

Then with this open, you will have three columns, now, click at the little arrow so it is pointed downwards.
You will discover that each column, in each box that the CPU, Disk usage and etc. will be sorted as the most demanding process from the top.

come back and tell us the result.
Best reagrds from Sweden

 

[Javigoodman]

Hello, I've the same issue.

Windows 10, 16GB and 72% memory usage on idle. Firefox with 2 tabs open.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Schnolhamor]

End the SVCHOST task; right click it and click "End task tree"

For some reason in windows 10: SVCHOST randomly takes a huge amount of memory. It could be tied to numerous windows errors. Just end that task everytime your PC slows down.

Note: Only end the SVCHOST with the highest memory allocation. And If it's taking little memory; than ignore it as it's not the problem.

 

[Flyfisherman]

End the SVCHOST task; right click it and click "End task tree"

For some reason in windows 10: SVCHOST randomly takes a huge amount of memory. It could be tied to numerous windows errors. Just end that task everytime your PC slows down.

Note: Only end the SVCHOST with the highest memory allocation. And If it's taking little memory; than ignore it as it's not the problem.

No, that is just a crazy answer and not a solution.
Killing svchost is not the way to go. It will be the same thing with next startup..
svchost in multiple instance is needed for a multiple reasons in Windows, ech processes has it own purpose.

But, if svchost takes up abnormal amount of memory or CPU power , then it is something strange going on. probably a service that svchost is dependening of.

Hard to tell actually, but try this for a starter:
Start the computer in Safe mode
Run System File Checker (sfc /scannow) it will check the integrity and try to repair system files
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2895-sfc-command-run...
Because in Safe mode, very few drivers and services is loaded and none external autostart s/w and then it will free up otherwise locked system files to be checked and possible repaired.

While You are at it in Safe mode:
Start > type cmd > in the list right click on the CMD.EXE and chose 'Run as Administrator' > new window > type chkdsk /f [Enter]

Then: in the same command window type:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

 

[iPaperKillz]

Hi, I reset my PC and everything seems good (for now). Thanks for all the help!

 

[3ogdy]

Hi, I reset my PC and everything seems good (for now). Thanks for all the help!

Glad to hear the issue is resolved. Thank you for selecting my answer as the solution and you're welcome on the forums whenever you've got an issue (or a solution!).

Cheers.