Kernal Task

[WickedPuddin]

I know its what makes the OS run, but is there any tips/tricks to lower the ram usage? Its normal around 400mb to 500mb for me.

 

[GGJstudios]

You don't need to manage RAM usage. Just use your Mac as you normally would. Mac OS X will manage memory just fine.

 

[ReanimationN]

Upgrade your RAM to 8GB, it'll prevent page outs and slow down once kernel task and Safari start chewing up more and more RAM.

 

[WickedPuddin]

You don't need to manage RAM usage. Just use your Mac as you normally would. Mac OS X will manage memory just fine.

It's just that I play games on my mac and a lot of the time my ram usage is at 98%. I guess that ill just need to upgrade 8gb

 

[gr8tfly]

Be sure to include inactive RAM in your numbers for free RAM.

Check your ratio of pageins vs. pageouts - if you have a large amount of pageouts, adding more RAM might improve performance.