Ram usage

[Kishore_Kumar]

Hi, I have a 4gb DDR4 of speed 2133Mhz ram installed in my laptop. In most times, I use chrome and other small applications but my ram usage shows 60-80%. Even If I didn't run any applications, still it shows above 50%. Thanks

[IT_WinSec]

Hello @Kishore_Kumar 

Welcome !

This is normal/expected behaviour with computers nowadays and your operating system (Windows 10), Chrome browser, etc.

Nothing to worry about.

[Kishore_Kumar]

Now, I thought of installing another 8gb with same speed. Some told that installing different capacity would harm my pc. Should I opt for the same 4gb or can I do it with 8gb? And should I use the same brand? Currently I have A-data brand in my system and I thought of buying 8gn crucial? 

[IT_WinSec]

Hello @Kishore_Kumar 

Having more/smaller or same capacity of RAM (4GB/8GB/16GB, etc) does not matter here and will not hard your system. It will just not work (or work at all).

What may cause issues is if the type of the RAM ( and frequency) is different and not compatible.

• Please, review this URL >> https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03754824
• Provide your computer's product number (p/n)
• I will check and eventually guide you what kind of RAM you may use for your PC ( the type and frequency).

Looking forward to your reply

[Kishore_Kumar]

Thanks for the response.

My lap product name is HP Laptop 15-bs0xx and Product number is 2EY83PA#ACJ. 

As I started using some of the visualisation tools, current ram is not feasible to work.

Awaiting your response.