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How to view CPU and memory usage in Windows operating system?
Your computer’s operating system continuously allocates resources for various tasks. As a result, CPU and memory usage constantly fluctuate.
There are a few options for checking CPU and memory usage in Windows. Both methods below work equally well, but the second has a cleaner interface and can be set to load automatically when your computer boots.
Using the Task Manager
- Press the Windows key, type task manager, and press Enter.
- In the window that appears, click the Performance tab.
- On the Performance tab, a list of hardware devices is displayed on the left side.
Using a third-party utility
There are many third-party programs that display information about your computer’s CPU and memory usage.
- Open your preferred Internet browser and go to the CAM page on the NZXT website.
- Once the download has finished, install it from your browser and open the program.
- From here, you can see various metrics about your computer, including CPU and memory usage.
- Furthermore, the buttons on the left side of the screen allow you to view other details, such as specifics about your computer’s hardware.