How to find available memory slots on Windows 11
Here are three easy ways to check the number of RAM slots available without opening your computer on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, determining the number of memory slots on the motherboard can come in handy if you need to upgrade the system’s RAM (Random Access Memory) on your computer. For example, it can help determine whether there are any extra slots to add more sticks or whether you need to get a new kit with higher capacity modules.
Although it’s possible to check the device documentation online or open the computer case, you can use different tools (such as Task Manager, Command Prompt, or PowerShell) to check the slots and determine whether the motherboard still has some of them available.
In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to confirm whether the system has any available slots to add more memory to the computer.
How to check available memory slots on Windows 11
To determine whether your laptop or desktop computer has available memory slots, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the Task Manager will confirm the total number of slots and which ones are being used.
How to check available memory slots using Command Prompt
To check the number of memory slots and the ones that may not still be populated on Command Prompt, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the Command Prompt output will list the memory slots on the motherboard and which ones are still not populated.
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How to check available memory slots using PowerShell
To find out the memory slots available on the motherboard with PowerShell, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, PowerShell will return the slots available and the slots that you can use to add more memory.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
