Something using up all my RAM

rocksolid · 09-09-2009 5:19pm #1

Ok, i have a fairly old laptop bout 5 yrs now, but it has a good spec everything except the RAM which is only 512mb, up to now iv never had a problem as iv always had bout 130mbs of RAM free when im using it, but in the last few days something is using it all up to the point where the laptop freezes and has to auto free the RAM.

I run Google chrome as my browser as iv found it uses a hell of a lot less RAM than Explorer and FireFox, but iv found out that Google Chrome is the problem now, as i said before this i had no prob when using it as i always had 120mbs free but now when i run it the ram just get eaten up all the time and when i close google chrome the ram shoots back up to 200-300mbs.

Does anyone know why this is?? do i have a virus or something even though iv run AVG, Ccleaner and Malwarebytes and they report iv no infection..

Any help would be appreciated.......

Overheal · 09-09-2009 5:27pm

Its hard to say whats causing it but tbh in that condition its hard to diagnose while youre machine is locked up. try running Safe Mode with Networking and have a poke around. Ultimately though you can upgrade the 2x256mb ram in your system with 2x512 for cheap these days. ~20 euro if i got my crunches right.

rocksolid · 09-09-2009 5:29pm

was thinking that might have to be done alright.

rocksolid · 09-09-2009 5:30pm

whats the best place to buy cheap RAM??

Overheal · 09-09-2009 6:10pm

back of a tinkers van, or komplett :pac:

yoyo · 09-09-2009 6:39pm

www.memoryc.ie is a good irish site for memory

Nick

cherryghost · 09-09-2009 6:44pm

was about to say memoryc. i has a memory configurator, so if you're unsure what you need, thats there to help. delivery is quick and postage is cheaper than most places

rocksolid · 09-09-2009 8:29pm

thanks for that lads, bought 1gb ram from memoryc.ie for 40 yoyo, is that a good price???

Overheal · 10-09-2009 12:07am

NoelDoran wrote: »

thanks for that lads, bought 1gb ram from memoryc.ie for 40 yoyo, is that a good price???

a 1gb stick or 2 512s? just so long as its listed as working for your lappy youre alright.

I can get a gig for less than that. more like 20 odd dollars.

rocksolid · 10-09-2009 8:35am

its just a 1gb stick...didnt want to go outside Ireland as i need it quickly, 20 odd dollars, where would it get it for that price coz i might buy another as i wont be in a panic for the second one?

Auvers · 10-09-2009 9:43am

I buy all my ram from http://www.shop4memory.com/ its Irish and free next day delivery

workaccount · 10-09-2009 10:19am

Your not really solving the problem though by installing more RAM. It's obvious there's some sort of problem if chrome was fine in the beginning and is now eating up your RAM.

Have you tried re-installing chrome?

Something using up all my RAM

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