How to Check RAM Type in Windows 10

Learn how to check your RAM type and boost your Window’s computer’s performance. Know which RAM is right for you: DDR3, DDR4, or DDR5 memory.

How to check RAM type in Windows 10

To check the type of RAM you have in Windows 10, you can use several methods. Here’s a step-by-step guide for some of the most common methods:

Task Manager

1. 1. Right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager.”
   2. Click on the “Performance” tab.
   3. From the left sidebar, select “Memory.”
   4. In the upper right corner, you’ll see details about your RAM, including its type (e.g., DDR3, DDR4).

System Information

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
3. In the System Information window, look for “System Summary” on the left side.
4. On the right side, locate the “Installed Physical Memory” and “Total Physical Memory” entries. While this won’t explicitly state the type of RAM (like DDR3 or DDR4), it will give you information about the amount of installed RAM.

Command Prompt

1. Press Windows + X and select “Command Prompt” or “Windows PowerShell.”
2. Type the command: wmic memorychip get BankLabel, DeviceLocator, MemoryType, TypeDetail, Capacity, Speed
3. This command will display detailed information about your RAM modules. The “MemoryType” column will provide a number that corresponds to the type of RAM. For instance, 24 stands for DDR3, and 26 stands for DDR4.

Third-Party Software

There are many third-party software options that provide detailed system information, including RAM type. Some popular options include CPU-Z, Speccy, and HWiNFO. We like CPU-Z and recommend it. After downloading and installing any of these tools, you can run them to get detailed information about your system, including the RAM type.

To check your RAM type using CPU-Z:

1. Download and install CPU-Z.
2. Run CPU-Z.
3. Click on the Memory tab.
4. Look at the Type field. It will tell you if your RAM is DDR3, DD4 or DDR5 or another type of RAM.

What is RAM?

What you need to know about RAM:

• RAM is short-term memory.
• RAM quickly accesses data.
• RAM makes computers fast.

RAM type is important when upgrading your RAM or buying a new computer. Not all RAM is compatible, know the right type of RAM for your computer.

Troubleshooting problems with checking RAM type

If you are having problems checking your RAM type, there are a few things you can try:

• Make sure that you are using the latest version of the Task Manager or CPU-Z.
• Try restarting your computer.
• Try running the Task Manager or CPU-Z as an administrator.
• If you are still having problems, you can try using a different third-party app to check your RAM type.

How to check RAM type in other operating systems

If you are using a different operating system, check the instructions for macOS or Linux.

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