How to check your total memory capacity If you only want to know how much RAM your PC has, the easiest way to find out is through the Windows 11 Settings app.

The amount of RAM in your computer can vary depending on how you plan to use it. Some people can scrape by with just a little, others need way more.

Here’s how much RAM Windows 11 actually uses Upgrading to Windows 11 comes with a few requirements, and that includes a bump in random access memory (RAM) compared with Windows 10.

What is RAM, how does it affect performance, and how can you confidently choose your RAM when you shop for a computer? Read this to find out.