Does this mean I need more memory in my new Mini?

[Smashmax]

I opened all the apps that I ever use (very few) plus a bunch of tabs in Chrome. I also played a browser based video game. I attached a screenshot of the activity monitor during that. Normally it only shows 3-4GB being used.

Is this OK? I figured I would need to upgrade RAM in the next couple years, am I OK for now? What are the Cached Files?

 

[redheeler]

Does this mean I need more memory in my new Mini?

No. As long as Memory Pressure stays in the green, you're generally fine.

 

[xylitol]

here's a good recent discussion, also "cached files" explained:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-tell-when-you-need-more-memory.2151393/

 

[keysofanxiety]

The more RAM you have, the more the system will use. It’s fine.

Chrome is a bit hungry for memory, however it’s not paging to disk so no concern.

 

[Smashmax]

Awesome, thank you guys!