{"id":4118,"date":"2026-05-07T16:14:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/?p=4118"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:14:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:14:40","slug":"check-ram-bottleneck-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/pt\/blog\/check-ram-bottleneck-system","title":{"rendered":"How to Check If Your RAM Is Bottlenecking Your System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"612\">Many PC users experience slowdowns and performance hiccups and often wonder whether their RAM is to blame. Upgrading your CPU or GPU might not always solve the problem if memory is the real bottleneck. In this guide, we\u2019ll dive deep into <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"609\">how to identify RAM bottlenecks, practical tools to measure it, common mistakes, and solutions for different types of users<\/strong>.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3995 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-1030x848.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-1030x848.png 1030w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-768x632.png 768w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-1536x1264.png 1536w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-15x12.png 15w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978-800x658.png 800w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025.07.31-scaled-e1774591595978.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"617\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"71yklp\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"654\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"654\">1. What Is a RAM Bottleneck?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"866\">A RAM bottleneck occurs when your system <strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"766\">runs out of available memory or cannot access data quickly enough<\/strong>, forcing the CPU or GPU to wait. This can affect everything from gaming to everyday multitasking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"888\"><strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"888\">Common symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1091\">\n<li data-section-id=\"162tncj\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"936\">Programs load slowly or freeze temporarily<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jj8xsu\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"999\">High paging or swap activity (hard drive\/SSD usage spikes)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"46h7x\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1038\">Stuttering or frame drops in games<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m3p25e\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1091\">Slow system responsiveness under heavy workloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1226\">Important: RAM bottlenecks are often <strong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1148\">misdiagnosed<\/strong>. People blame the CPU or GPU when the memory is actually the limiting factor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"40hz1t\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1267\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1267\">2. How to Measure RAM Usage<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"npxvyz\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1290\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1290\">Windows Users<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4ii900\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1347\">Press <code data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1320\">Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code> to open <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1345\">Task Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g24npr\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1395\">Go to the <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1376\">Desempenho<\/strong> tab \u2192 <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1393\">Mem\u00f3ria<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fqgzc8\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1463\">Monitor memory usage while running demanding programs or games<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l2s4aw\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1514\">Look for consistent usage near total capacity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1606\">Tip: If your memory is constantly above 80\u201390% usage, your system may be bottlenecked.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9z4p2j\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1625\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1625\">Mac Users<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7d5t63\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1673\">Open <strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1654\">Activity Monitor<\/strong> \u2192 <strong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1667\">Mem\u00f3ria<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aqpoea\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1722\">Check <strong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1702\">Memory Pressure<\/strong> e <strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1720\">Swap Used<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6q09dh\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1782\">Red or high memory pressure indicates insufficient RAM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12stcjm\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1803\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1803\">Linux Users<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1917\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1nvc8co\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1865\">Uso <code data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1816\">htop<\/code> ou <code data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1829\">free -h<\/code> in the terminal to monitor memory<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dkttkr\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1917\">Look at used vs available memory and swap usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1pslrdw\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1964\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1964\">3. Tools to Check RAM Bottlenecks<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2324\">\n<li data-section-id=\"190jjmf\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1990\">HWInfo \/ HWMonitor<\/strong> \u2192 Monitor memory usage and timings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11zb3xr\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2089\"><strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2039\">CPU-Z<\/strong> \u2192 Check RAM frequency and channel configuration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yhujqy\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2167\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2120\">Windows Resource Monitor<\/strong> \u2192 See which applications use the most memory<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bcxoro\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2234\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2201\">MSI Afterburner \/ RivaTuner<\/strong> \u2192 Track RAM usage during games<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17lxlgd\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2324\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2266\">Performance Test Software<\/strong> (e.g., AIDA64, PassMark) \u2192 Benchmark memory performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2417\">\n<p data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2417\">Monitoring tools help determine if your system is limited by RAM or by another component.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2422\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"iy5vdp\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2485\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2485\">4. Understanding RAM Bottleneck in Different Scenarios<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"vxvmea\" data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2504\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2504\">A. Gaming<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2810\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1apcsau\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2612\"><strong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2526\">CPU-bound games<\/strong> (e.g., CS2, Valorant, Civilization VI) are more sensitive to RAM speed and capacity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zu7vk\" data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2727\"><strong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2634\">GPU-bound games<\/strong> (e.g., AAA titles at max settings) are less affected by RAM; FPS depends mostly on the GPU<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iid1ic\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2810\">Insufficient RAM can lead to stuttering, frame drops, and longer loading times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"744v6y\" data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2839\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2839\">B. Content Creation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"3010\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gtxptp\" data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2941\">Software like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Blender relies heavily on RAM for caching and rendering<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sjrstq\" data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3010\">Running out of memory can cause slow render times or app crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"uk46i1\" data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3035\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3035\">C. Everyday Use<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3228\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13yze72\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3133\">Web browsing, Office productivity, and light multitasking typically require <strong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3131\">8\u201316GB of RAM<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13fdzqw\" data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3228\">RAM speed is less important than capacity; insufficient memory will cause system slowdowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3233\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18thvnd\" data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3266\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3266\">5. RAM Speed vs RAM Size<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3378\">While RAM speed (MHz) is often advertised, in most real-world scenarios, <strong data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3377\">capacity matters more than speed<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<thead data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3420\">\n<tr data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3420\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3391\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cen\u00e1rio<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3411\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Capacity vs Speed<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3420\" data-col-size=\"md\">Notas<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<tr data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3526\">\n<td data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3473\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Daily tasks<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3492\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Capacity &gt; Speed<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3526\" data-col-size=\"md\">16GB sufficient for most users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3602\">\n<td data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3536\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Jogos<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3546\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Balance<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3602\" data-col-size=\"md\">Faster RAM improves FPS slightly in CPU-bound titles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3692\">\n<td data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3622\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cria\u00e7\u00e3o de conte\u00fado<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3642\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Capacity &gt;&gt; Speed<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3692\" data-col-size=\"md\">Large files and multiple apps need more memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<td data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3710\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Laptop systems<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3729\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Capacity matters<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3785\" data-col-size=\"md\">High-speed RAM less impactful than desktop with iGPU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3979\">\n<p data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3979\">Pro Tip: <strong data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3821\">Dual-channel memory<\/strong> can often provide more performance benefit than faster RAM. Two sticks of 8GB in dual-channel often outperform a single 16GB stick, even at higher frequency.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3984\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"av6vdb\" data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4022\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4022\">6. Common Mistakes Users Make<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4374\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1umw3xq\" data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4105\"><strong data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4054\">Upgrading CPU\/GPU first<\/strong> \u2192 The system remains slow if RAM is insufficient<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3bzspo\" data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4186\"><strong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4138\">Chasing MHz over capacity<\/strong> \u2192 High-speed RAM does little if memory is low<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g2641m\" data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4272\"><strong data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4229\">Ignoring dual-channel configuration<\/strong> \u2192 Single-channel setups reduce bandwidth<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"amy3n3\" data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4374\"><strong data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4318\">Assuming more RAM = better performance<\/strong> \u2192 If apps don\u2019t use the extra RAM, it\u2019s wasted budget<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4379\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"75lsh8\" data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4424\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4424\">7. Steps to Confirm a RAM Bottleneck<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4778\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6pja7\" data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4498\">Close all non-essential background apps \u2192 Does performance improve?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5atm6p\" data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4589\">Increase virtual memory (swap\/page file) \u2192 Temporary relief indicates memory shortage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7bhzud\" data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4690\">Monitor FPS or application responsiveness during stress \u2192 Correlate slowdowns with memory usage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qjxis6\" data-start=\"4691\" data-end=\"4778\">Upgrade or add RAM temporarily \u2192 If performance improves, memory is the bottleneck<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4783\" \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4120 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-773x1030.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-773x1030.png 773w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-800x1067.png 800w, https:\/\/oretonstorage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025.10.241-scaled.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bp1hzb\" data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4822\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4822\">8. RAM Upgrade Recommendations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"5035\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hy4lug\" data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4882\"><strong data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4840\">8GB \u2192 16GB<\/strong>: Minimal gaming and productivity setups<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vii2ti\" data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4957\"><strong data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4900\">16GB \u2192 32GB<\/strong>: High-end gaming, heavy multitasking, content creation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qv5ij1\" data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5035\"><strong data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"4969\">32GB+<\/strong>: Professional workloads like video editing, CAD, virtualization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5105\">\n<p data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5105\">Always ensure the RAM is compatible with your motherboard and CPU.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5110\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5ckeyv\" data-start=\"5112\" data-end=\"5163\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5115\" data-end=\"5163\">9. Optimizing RAM Without Buying New Modules<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5347\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11tpfns\" data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5224\">Enable <strong data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5188\">XMP \/ DOCP<\/strong> in BIOS for optimal RAM frequency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qwwfh\" data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5263\">Close memory-heavy background apps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k4x8fv\" data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5295\">Reduce browser tab overload<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ma5fnc\" data-start=\"5296\" data-end=\"5347\">Use lighter software alternatives when possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5455\">\n<p data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5455\">These optimizations can help temporarily but <strong data-start=\"5396\" data-end=\"5430\">can\u2019t replace insufficient RAM<\/strong> for demanding workloads.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5460\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13jaz2z\" data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5486\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5465\" data-end=\"5486\">10. Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5811\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ywg7fz\" data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5539\">RAM bottlenecks are real but often overlooked.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vuo5i0\" data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5590\">Capacity is usually more critical than speed.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pjvfto\" data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5658\">Dual-channel configuration improves performance more than MHz.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xe6znk\" data-start=\"5659\" data-end=\"5723\">Monitoring usage is the first step to diagnose bottlenecks.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gun8t1\" data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5811\">Upgrading RAM can be the simplest and most cost-effective performance improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"5813\" data-end=\"5816\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ig38sl\" data-start=\"5818\" data-end=\"5837\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5821\" data-end=\"5837\">Sobre Oreton<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5839\" data-end=\"6158\">Em <strong data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5852\">Oreton<\/strong>, we provide <strong data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5912\">high-quality DDR4 and DDR5 memory solutions<\/strong> built for both performance and reliability. Whether it\u2019s high-frequency modules for gaming or stable capacity for everyday computing, all our memory is <strong data-start=\"6065\" data-end=\"6091\">tested for consistency<\/strong> to ensure your system runs smoothly, even under heavy workloads.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6257\">\n<p data-start=\"6162\" data-end=\"6257\">Performance is easy to claim. Stability is harder to deliver\u2014and that\u2019s what Oreton guarantees.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many PC users experience slowdowns and performance hiccups and often wonder whether their RAM is to blame. Upgrading your CPU or GPU might not always solve the problem if memory is the real bottleneck. 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