How to check computer RAM in the most detailed way

RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the important components of every main computer. After a period of use, how can we know if the RAM has any errors? The following article TipsMake would like to introduce and guide you on how to accurately check your computer's RAM that you should not ignore.

Why should you check RAM?

- Even if your computer is running very stable, it may still have an error, it's just that the time for that error to occur has not come yet.

- When RAM is faulty, your computer will run slower and may also suddenly shut down.

- Periodically checking the computer RAM and other components of the computer is very important. Like checking the computer temperature, cleaning the computer will help stabilize the functions of the machine, increasing its lifespan.

Some symptoms when the computer RAM is faulty are:

+ Blue screen error - BSOD.

+ Computer runs slow, freezes.

+ Not responding error when running software, games.

+ Computer automatically starts 

- Therefore, checking RAM is something that needs to be done every time your computer shows the above symptoms.

How to check computer RAM

Using DirectX Diagnostic Tool

The advantage of this method is that in addition to checking RAM, it also checks parameters such as screen, graphics card, resolution, etc. It can be said to be an overview of the entire system.

Step 1 : On the computer keyboard, press the Windows + R key combination, the Run dialog box appears, enter the command dxdiag and press Enter.

Step 2 : When an additional question appears, select Yes. Then wait a moment.

Step 3 : The DirectX Diagnostic Tool panel appears, in the Memory line is the computer's RAM. You can see the RAM on the screen and check.

Use MEMTEST86 software to test RAM

Testing RAM by using MEMTEST86 software has the following advantages:

+ Can be performed even in cases where the computer cannot access Windows.

+ Results are more detailed with Windows Memory Diagnostic.

Disadvantage: need support from USB, external hard drive to create USB Boot.

To test your computer's RAM, follow these steps:

Step 1 : Download the Memtest86 application, the software has 2 versions: free and paid, but you only need to download the free version.

Step 2 : Then proceed to create USB Boot, because the user's computer cannot access Windows, you need to use another device, download Memtest86 then transfer Memtest86 to USB.

+ To create USB Boot, open the Memtest86 you just downloaded 

+ Next, click I Agree

+ In the Select your USB Flash Drive section, select the USB drive and click Create to create the USB boot capability.

+ After the program finishes running, you will have a bootable USB to test RAM.

Step 3: Check RAM with Memtest86 

+ After having a USB boot that can test RAM, now proceed to check RAM. 

+ Next, plug the USB into the computer you need to check and select boot mode from the USB drive.

+ Depending on the laptop or computer model, there will be different ways to access Boot mode.

+ To find the most accurate Boot menu of each laptop model, you can search on Google with the suggestion "Boot menu + laptop brand name"

Step 4 : Finally, Memtest86 will proceed to check the RAM on your device.

If the RAM test results do not detect any errors, it means that the RAM on the system is operating properly. Conversely, if an error appears, it is likely that the RAM on your computer has a problem.

Instructions to check if laptop has enough RAM

Method 1 : Go to System in Control Panel to check capacity

Method 2 : To check RAM parameters, open the Run dialog box using the Windows + R combination -> type the command dxdiag and press Enter.

Method 3 : Check how much RAM is used using Task Manager;

Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager, then press Alt + Ctrl + Del to open it. After opening Task Manager, select Performance and see the amount of RAM.

Conclude

The above article has guided readers on how to check computer RAM in the simplest and fastest way. Hopefully, this information will be helpful to you. If you have any needs, please contact hotline 19001903 for the fastest advice and support. Or visit the website http://hacom.vn for more details.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 16 January 2025