How to Check Available RAM Slots in Windows 11

Upgradability options on laptops have been on a steady decline, with only extra RAM slots being one of the few areas where users can still upgrade. But many companies like Apple and Dell have started to take it away as well, by not soldering the RAM. Therefore users will be stuck with the same amount of RAM years down the line. Having the option t upgrade your RAM can add years to your laptop’s life. Therefore here is How to Check Available RAM Slots in Windows 11.

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Check Available RAM Slots in Windows 11

There can be many methods of checking the available RAM slots ranging from physically disassembling the laptop to software options.

Physically Check Available RAM Slots in Windows 11

The traditional method to check RAM slots is to just open up your laptop/PC and check for DIMM slots, where RAM is installed, on the motherboard. Most laptops come in with 2 slots with one of them being occupied and the other one must be empty

Use Windows 11 Task Manager

In the Search tab, type Task Manager and open it.
Switch to the Performance Tab.
You will now see the used RAM slots in the Slots used section.

Use the Command Prompt

In the Search tab, type CMD and select Run As Administrator.
To check the total number of RAM slots through Command Prompt, run the following command:
```
wmic Memphysical get MemoryDevices
```
To view the current RAM slot that’s in use, use the command below:
```
wmic MemoryChip get BankLabel, DeviceLocator, Capacity
```

Find the slot using PowerShell

Open the PowerShell window with Run As Administrator.
Run the command below in an elevated PowerShell window:
```
Get-WmiObject -Class "Win32_PhysicalMemoryArray"
```

You can find the active RAM slot on your PC using the command below:

Get-WmiObject -Class "Win32_PhysicalMemory" | Format-Table BankLabel

Find the Available RAM slots using CPU-Z

As the name suggests CPU-Z is a CPU monitoring tool designed to keep a track of the CPU’s performance by giving the users various metrics and data. You can also use it to check for the available RAM Slots on your laptop/PC. Here is how to do it:

Download the latest version of CPU-Z.
Install the program and open it. Move to the Memory tab to find information about your installed RAM, including the memory type and size.
To check for available RAM Slots move to the SPD tab at the top. Here, under the Memory slot selection option, click on the drop-down menu. Depending on the available RAM slots, it will show the entries in the drop-down menu.

Conclusion

We all know how heavy Windows 11 is becoming day by day so, checking for available RAM Slots should be a priority these days. As OEMs are slowly taking away this convenience from users. Having an extra slot can add valuable years to your laptop and if your RAM ever malfunctions you can just replace by yourself.