How To Use USB Flash Drive As RAM (2017)

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  • @slippinjimmy6750
    @slippinjimmy6750 4 роки тому +140

    Bro I read the title then I remembered bout my 2 tb USB that I got off ebay

    • @midnightstella7
      @midnightstella7 4 роки тому +4

      Did it work though?

    • @slippinjimmy6750
      @slippinjimmy6750 4 роки тому +3

      @@midnightstella7 idk i didint try it bcuz im using the usb as external storage

    • @sofaking3486
      @sofaking3486 4 роки тому +12

      there isnt such a thing its fake look up some vids about 2tb Flashdrives

    • @bsharamousa5341
      @bsharamousa5341 4 роки тому +10

      @@sofaking3486 I have one and it works perfectly. You're just stupid.

    • @sofaking3486
      @sofaking3486 4 роки тому +14

      @@bsharamousa5341 congrats all the stuff in their are overwritten

  • @winterberry3412
    @winterberry3412 5 років тому +8

    I ended using a old 32gb SD card. Now I can run multiple tabs. I did notice a bit of lag when switching between different applications but its still an improvement.

    • @monahengramokhoro
      @monahengramokhoro 5 років тому +1

      Hi, can I ask what processor you're running? I am thinking of doing this but idk if it will be helpful.
      I have an Intel celeron that came with only 2gb of RAM....

    • @monahengramokhoro
      @monahengramokhoro 5 років тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips I thought so also, thank you!😪

  • @epicfrynationradio9147
    @epicfrynationradio9147 3 роки тому +3

    Much respect I'm from Jamaica and I'm musician who was looking for this do my own recordings and my DAW takes up alot ram during processing 2021 and this works for me I was downloading a movie and it just sped up much respect fam

  • @katwalsh609
    @katwalsh609 5 років тому +5

    Yay, it works. Very grateful. Saved installing RAM card. Will try my game on Bluestacks4 now, and see if its faster. Hooray. Thank you so much. oh, I'm using just an 8G usb, my system is 6G Ram.

  • @veronicadanielle5020
    @veronicadanielle5020 5 років тому +19

    This video is good but it was a little fast but its super helpful thank you

  • @dawi
    @dawi 5 років тому +93

    me: uses 1tb hard drive for this

    • @clydejackson5188
      @clydejackson5188 4 роки тому +4

      how much does it help?, cause im thinking about getting a 2tb hard drive for it

    • @clydejackson5188
      @clydejackson5188 4 роки тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips oh wow thanks for the quick reply, you're awesome🙌👍

    • @bombakid8666
      @bombakid8666 4 роки тому

      @@clydejackson5188 just get a proper ram mate

    • @clydejackson5188
      @clydejackson5188 4 роки тому

      @@bombakid8666 that was 4 months ago, i already have a new computer

    • @prplehaze8442
      @prplehaze8442 4 роки тому

      @@clydejackson5188 but could you remove it or did you have to re-do the operation?

  • @poseidonkaneki8265
    @poseidonkaneki8265 3 роки тому +9

    Bro you helped me so much now I can finally run all 3 of my 3d printers at once without my computer crashing!

  • @EVENSOAMEN
    @EVENSOAMEN 4 роки тому +1

    It worked!! I just had to turn on sysmain in the mmc services. Now my computer won't keep turning off 😁👍

  • @shadowr2d2
    @shadowr2d2 5 років тому +15

    This was helpful, & educational as well. I want to try this with my laptop. Thank you very much. You sir have a new subscriber.

  • @all4-one44
    @all4-one44 5 років тому +51

    Thanks now I can run 2tabs on my
    PC 😘

  • @jlee3844
    @jlee3844 3 роки тому +6

    Great vid thx :) Cool little operation. I have a question. I know that computers have a max amt of RAM they can use. Upgrading it or putting RAM in past that point, wont hurt the computer, but it just wont be used. Does that still apply to this operation your show? Does this still have to be within that max amt or is this a little cheat to get a bit above that amt?

  • @IJN_Kawakaze
    @IJN_Kawakaze 5 років тому +73

    14 gb ram here i come!

    • @vault6242
      @vault6242 4 роки тому +1

      Did it work?

    • @tinagrant6105
      @tinagrant6105 4 роки тому +1

      Did it work?

    • @kaashkz
      @kaashkz 4 роки тому +1

      Did it work?

    • @adorenu1338
      @adorenu1338 4 роки тому +4

      It works, but It would be as slow as hell

    • @TheGamingTV
      @TheGamingTV 3 роки тому

      This is not how it works , you can’t add physical memory via a usb. All this method does is make ram storage move to your ssd/hdd therefore increasing overall space and memory which yes does increase performance but it won’t physically make a big diffdifference

  • @-s-3428
    @-s-3428 3 роки тому +2

    Dude, thank you so much! I have been trying to do this all day!

  • @Wildeskraut
    @Wildeskraut 5 років тому +22

    Make a new video, use a tool which consumes 4 GB of RAM for testing purposes and show that your system is still running smooth with Readyboost. Repeat without Readyboost and compare.
    And put your camera on a tripod.

    • @Karlgh
      @Karlgh 3 роки тому +2

      100% right

  • @minasriska2838
    @minasriska2838 6 років тому +10

    if you want to use more than 4GB usb for ram you have to format it as NTFS for example i use a 32GB usb and i use all the 32GB on it so if someone need more than 4GB just format it as NTFS

    • @kpo8718
      @kpo8718 6 років тому

      SargeantsTechTips it works to me for any apps that are downloaded from Microsoft store and a few from chrome but mainly from Microsoft store

    • @kpo8718
      @kpo8718 6 років тому

      I would not recommend using all of the usb space for ram because you might need to save a file to it to transfer but it has no space I would probably leave 1-4 gb of space left on the flash drive

  • @lockdot2
    @lockdot2 4 роки тому

    I have a few questions about this. If I get the stick so it works will it break windows or something if I unplug it? Also do you think it will work for Windows XP?

    • @lockdot2
      @lockdot2 4 роки тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips thanks for the tip (-:

  • @VincentCottier
    @VincentCottier 3 роки тому +3

    I tried doing this on a 128GB USB Drive. My PC straight up told my that it's "fast enough and ReadyBoost is unlikely to provide any additional benefit". Well damn.

    • @tec9sono
      @tec9sono 3 роки тому

      same

    • @shaadydog1
      @shaadydog1 2 роки тому

      Same, and this on a laptop from about 15 years ago…. But it works on the emeries 2 year old Lenovo??? WTH

    • @SargeantsTechTips
      @SargeantsTechTips  2 роки тому +2

      Probably due to having an SSD installed.

  • @diksonliaw9381
    @diksonliaw9381 Рік тому

    Pls reply🙏 can I play any games and it boost fps while I'm charging the USB flash drive

  • @torrikusu
    @torrikusu 3 роки тому +1

    Thx it worked but can you double it if you had multiple USB sticks?

  • @korlenernest2587
    @korlenernest2587 5 років тому

    I almost bought a ram but Now am sorted ....Sir am your NEW subscriber

    • @korlenernest2587
      @korlenernest2587 5 років тому

      so it wont change anything at all?

    • @korlenernest2587
      @korlenernest2587 5 років тому

      but my Pc has only 1 Ram slot.....anyways thank You

    • @korlenernest2587
      @korlenernest2587 5 років тому

      its an ACER pc, I checked in Task MANAGER but its 1 OF 1 SLOT WHICH IS Already ocuppied

  • @kfcpanlilio6397
    @kfcpanlilio6397 4 роки тому +2

    What happens when I unplugged the flash drive? Will it automatically shift to a different storage location?

  • @storyseeker5387
    @storyseeker5387 5 років тому +7

    Thanks man.
    I recommend just doing screen recorder next time instead of holding the cam though. But overall good vid

  • @lvncsr6166
    @lvncsr6166 5 років тому

    just found your video. Really need your help. Just bought a SanDisk USB 3.0 flash drive for a very small laptop that has no space or memory. I need to be able to back up my work files each day. How do I even start this? After inserting it, then what? Please respond asap. Thanks so much.

  • @keanu3410
    @keanu3410 Рік тому +1

    i dont see readyboost on my computer, I tried everything

  • @JapaneseSoomi
    @JapaneseSoomi 5 років тому +1

    Can Someone Please answer this: Can you use a USB Stick *AND* A SD card for RAM?

    • @JapaneseSoomi
      @JapaneseSoomi 5 років тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips Thanks , you got a new sub :)

  • @imangiex
    @imangiex 6 років тому

    Does this help when using multiple programs? Like im using photoshop and illustrator at the same time would this help increase the performance?

    • @imangiex
      @imangiex 6 років тому

      SargeantsTechTips SSD? Sorry im not really smart when it comes to this stuff. I’m using a laptop and I can’t really update my photoshop because the windows is not the latest version.

  • @PROPAINZERO
    @PROPAINZERO 5 років тому +2

    Just ordered a 516 USB flash drive how much will this speed my laptop or fps,resolution etc?

    • @PROPAINZERO
      @PROPAINZERO 5 років тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips rd calm ya ass down but things tho

    • @buttermytoast.
      @buttermytoast. 5 років тому +2

      @@SargeantsTechTips I...am...calm!
      *rips shirt revealing massive green, ripped, chest*

    • @dawi
      @dawi 5 років тому +2

      dang u paid 100 for a flash drive? better off just getting actual ram sticks.

  • @PAXELVIKINGS
    @PAXELVIKINGS 2 роки тому +1

    thanks man! i dont need extra ram, but i want to have it on my PC just in case i ever need it.

  • @nocompartanlamalditaclave2396
    @nocompartanlamalditaclave2396 6 років тому +148

    Like if he sounds like Ninja

    • @averagefilms8020
      @averagefilms8020 5 років тому +1

      He doesnt

    • @domicide9598
      @domicide9598 4 роки тому +1

      @@leon1c794 lmao yeeeah

    • @InspireIq1-j9z
      @InspireIq1-j9z 4 роки тому +1

      @@SargeantsTechTips no you sound like linus tech tips

    • @SirSpiro
      @SirSpiro 4 роки тому +1

      @@SargeantsTechTips your voice is a deeper version of it

    • @skfl2372
      @skfl2372 4 роки тому +1

      @@leon1c794 he died becouse of ligma

  • @annabanananator9440
    @annabanananator9440 Рік тому

    can i use any kind of flash drive i find in my house?? i have 8 core processor 4.5 GHz and 8 gb ram but i play valorant and i have low fps

  • @gapiitv
    @gapiitv 6 років тому +13

    Thnx for this, it works :) . Can you also do this with an SD card? And can you make it work even better and faster with better SD card which has faster writing and reading speed?

    • @Wildeskraut
      @Wildeskraut 5 років тому +3

      Yes, works even better with a class 10 or class 3 SD card.

    • @bombakid8666
      @bombakid8666 4 роки тому

      Get a 8gb card so you can use 8gb because higher will limit to 4gb

  • @universenerdd
    @universenerdd 4 роки тому +2

    I turned my usb into an entire computer
    just saying

  • @cecaka_mdfka
    @cecaka_mdfka 3 роки тому +1

    For me on readyboost says your pc is enough fast

  • @joashex69
    @joashex69 6 років тому +1

    If my ram was 4g and a game required 8g would using this help to allow me play?

  • @prplehaze8442
    @prplehaze8442 4 роки тому +1

    2 questions:
    1. Do you have to repeat the operation every time you turn on your laptop
    2. Can you remove it from your computer?

    • @laggy9073
      @laggy9073 4 роки тому

      Ora ora ora ora ora ora ora

    • @hewardthediamond2997
      @hewardthediamond2997 2 роки тому

      1. No the system automatically knows it has a ready boost feature on it
      2. Before you remove it you need to go to properties then ready boost and then click do not use this device. Eject it and you should be able to use the USB again

    • @poopcom7458
      @poopcom7458 2 роки тому

      @@laggy9073 shut up weirdo

  • @WotbBeast
    @WotbBeast 5 років тому +1

    Can I do this if my actual ram doesn't work?

  • @royaltybadboy5465
    @royaltybadboy5465 3 роки тому +1

    Does this actually work is there any difference when this is plugged in as ram will it be more faster

    • @SargeantsTechTips
      @SargeantsTechTips  3 роки тому

      "More faster." Okay.
      And 2nd, not it probably won't make a noticeable difference in performance, all Ready Boost does is create a page file which Windows reads and writes too.

  • @nightowlgamingnet
    @nightowlgamingnet 2 роки тому

    I believe the split is because of FAT32 Formating and to receive full drive cap. you should delete all and format as NTFS. FYI DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

  • @lzl9xxz9xosia9d
    @lzl9xxz9xosia9d 4 роки тому

    SO i have a 8 gigs of ram if I do this and the usb has 8 more gigs of ram would I have 16 gigs of ram in total

  • @themoff332
    @themoff332 5 років тому

    I have a program that merges audiobook files into 1 file. The program eats my ram, and holds on to it, till the merge is complete. I have 6gigs of ram. But cant merge a book into just 1 file, if the book is longer than 12hrs. In order to do so, I need more ram.. would this USB trick work?

    • @themoff332
      @themoff332 5 років тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips got ya. Thanks for the info! And thank you for your offer to help me find more ram options. But I'd probably break my laptop if I tried to install it. Thanks though!

  • @xyruzsantos7953
    @xyruzsantos7953 4 роки тому

    Do you remove the flashdrive or just let it there? I restarted my pc and it said i should remove it...

  • @lol-pm6cq
    @lol-pm6cq 6 років тому +2

    Thx for speeding up my pc like 2-3x better :D

    • @lol-pm6cq
      @lol-pm6cq 6 років тому +1

      it kinda helped in gaming , the fps didint change but now its not stuttering that much anymore . It removed like 90% of the stutter , and thx again.

    • @kpo8718
      @kpo8718 6 років тому +1

      SargeantsTechTips it helped alot with gaming on my 4gb of ram pc but on 16gb of ram it helped only a tiny bit but on my 4gb of ram old pc it made it lag alot less like 25-30 fps and it was old it really matters about the ram you originally had

  • @xChrisue
    @xChrisue 5 років тому

    So will this addon to the ram u have, or will it just give you the ram on the drive?

  • @gretasutton
    @gretasutton 4 роки тому

    And i had this flash drive in my draw few yrs now 3.0 64 gb
    Omg
    Thank you
    Us oldies dont know this things

  • @brycemartin7860
    @brycemartin7860 6 років тому +2

    I tried doing this on a 1TB external storage device it is an E drive. I cant seem to find the readyboost option is there a way for me to put it as readyboost? Thank you Great video

    • @melodylanee
      @melodylanee 6 років тому +1

      same, cant find the readyboost button

    • @kpo8718
      @kpo8718 6 років тому

      Because it needs to be a usb flash drive

    • @Bubble23428
      @Bubble23428 6 років тому

      SargeantsTechTips mine is a flash drive and it says ur computer is fast enough tried some of the method to get the readyboost to show up on youtube but still didn't work

  • @itzvinnyman980
    @itzvinnyman980 6 років тому

    Without any RAM, only the USB Flash will my pc turn on? or blacked.
    Pls answer

  • @aimgaming635
    @aimgaming635 4 роки тому +2

    Why i cant see that readyboost?

  • @ViRuSStrike
    @ViRuSStrike 6 років тому

    I need help i just got a new laptop. I have 9.92 GB. Im trying to raise my GB Up if i use this method will i get more gb for downloading things or no.

    • @ViRuSStrike
      @ViRuSStrike 6 років тому

      Your not understanding my internet speed is perfect. Im trying to get more space to download this game called Fortnite. It says i dont have enough storage space or gigabytes on my laptop. Will this method help me. Get more storage space and gigs my gigs are 9.92 will my gigs raise if i do this method to get this fortnite video game that requires 19.92 gigs.

  • @Qwokky
    @Qwokky 3 роки тому

    It says to me "ReadyBoost is not enabled because this computer is fast enough that ReadyBoost is unlikely to provide additional benefit"

  • @Shimque
    @Shimque 4 роки тому

    Can u use 2 usb as ur ram?? Even tho i already have runboost in my pc

  • @skilledmassiz1689
    @skilledmassiz1689 5 років тому +1

    But if you Remove the USB stick it will not get damaged yes ?

    • @skilledmassiz1689
      @skilledmassiz1689 5 років тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips Thanks for help c: have Good days

  • @Pure679
    @Pure679 Рік тому

    What are you supposed to do if I dosent come up with “readyboost”

  • @windowscrap1269
    @windowscrap1269 4 роки тому

    Lol thx man this will solve my pc problem that my anti virus thinks it’s bad (it just says that it recommends more storage)

  • @sgx6215
    @sgx6215 5 років тому

    Does it really boost performance?

  • @LandonHarris343
    @LandonHarris343 5 років тому +1

    So will my 16gb USB give 16 more ram or just some of it?
    And does this help twords games?

    • @SHeeBzPS
      @SHeeBzPS 4 роки тому

      Then what does it do?

  • @oooAnonymous
    @oooAnonymous 5 років тому +1

    It's working for games?

  • @RajivKumar-fh9jo
    @RajivKumar-fh9jo 5 років тому

    My motherboard only supports 4gb of ram and which is already installed will it still work

  • @nicholastrascik705
    @nicholastrascik705 5 років тому

    Thank you so much . Can u do his to set up another router . I have one in the living room and I found the same one cheep and want to connect then by a cable through my garment to my bedroom .

  • @gretasutton
    @gretasutton 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    I was just going to buy new laptop
    Saved me lots if $
    Wow
    God bless

  • @CyberPodMark2
    @CyberPodMark2 2 роки тому

    Is it just virtual ram or just increase memory ram? :/

  • @lunarielle6759
    @lunarielle6759 4 роки тому

    After doing this, should I remove the flashdrive or just stick it there

  • @sarcolo3829
    @sarcolo3829 5 років тому

    For readyboost it says its fast enough to not need it and wont lemme use it so what do i do

  • @djempathie.9889
    @djempathie.9889 4 роки тому

    I didnt get this cos when i save things or download stuff, it dont go to the Ram...Usb. How comes and how do i get it to go to the Usb?

  • @darkwolf539
    @darkwolf539 2 роки тому

    Do you know how to see the ram on the pc or is that not possible?

  • @deez5560
    @deez5560 3 роки тому

    U have Earned a new subscriber

  • @Merlin_Moon
    @Merlin_Moon 4 роки тому

    thanks this was REALLY helpful!!! liked

  • @Rolandito12
    @Rolandito12 4 роки тому +1

    Wait so I can put more space on my computer with this?

  • @turbo7367
    @turbo7367 6 років тому

    So of I have a 64gb usb how much ram will that convert to???

  • @domicide9598
    @domicide9598 4 роки тому

    Can this be used for gaming?

  • @Uzone64
    @Uzone64 4 роки тому

    Does it increase your gaming FPS?

  • @aymanxd148
    @aymanxd148 4 роки тому

    Yoo bro i have harsh lag on my 2gb ram pc while playing gta v soo will it help to remove lag a bit i just want at leadt 25-30fps bruh

  • @jamesthilberg
    @jamesthilberg 2 роки тому

    My laptop only has 2 gigs of ram, but it says I can’t do it’s fast enough that I won’t see a difference

  • @adeelmalik4591
    @adeelmalik4591 4 роки тому

    Can i use more than 1 usb for better performance

  • @jbcvids5253
    @jbcvids5253 3 роки тому

    It's won't let me use readyboost cause it's says my computer is fast enough and it won't provide additional benefit

  • @annabanananator9440
    @annabanananator9440 Рік тому +1

    i don't habe ready boost on mine

  • @Jadeychill
    @Jadeychill 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you man you earned A sub

  • @lonniebeal6032
    @lonniebeal6032 3 роки тому

    You also want the format to be to exfat, not fat32 or ntfs.

  • @kin8329
    @kin8329 6 років тому

    Does it work for any USB ? Or specific ones?

    • @kin8329
      @kin8329 6 років тому

      @@SargeantsTechTips thanks allot! Oh and does this affect games? And can you ready boost multiple ones?

  • @minyhqcraft
    @minyhqcraft Рік тому

    It doesn't work for my 2TB storage flash drive

  • @DJBeneficial
    @DJBeneficial 4 роки тому

    how would you do this on a Mac?

  • @tha_nighthours
    @tha_nighthours 5 років тому +2

    I can't do the ready boost it says my PC is fast enough am I good?

    • @zeck-gaming4900
      @zeck-gaming4900 3 роки тому

      I had the same thing happen to me using a 4gb usb stick, and I formatted the usb tried ready boost again and it worked! Sadly ready boost took away a lot of the storage so it’s pretty useless but still really cool non the less! I know this is a year late but yk figured I’d see if that worked if you even need it lol

    • @xFlu6
      @xFlu6 3 роки тому

      @@zeck-gaming4900 can I use a flash drive for storage and do I just plug it in and I got more storage? Or do I have to do more?

  • @louissemagpoc9823
    @louissemagpoc9823 4 роки тому

    Can I transfer files to my usb? Awnser fast pls i need this

  • @brisimslover1018
    @brisimslover1018 4 роки тому

    Whould it let you play games like sims?

  • @koolkidz9193
    @koolkidz9193 2 роки тому

    but what if I don't have ready boost?

  • @officalmidoriya1274
    @officalmidoriya1274 4 роки тому

    I bought a crap ton of cheap flash drives and now ram is so faster than sonic

  • @hijodejahguide
    @hijodejahguide 6 років тому

    WELL WXPLAINED. THANKS HELPED A LOT, AND SHOWED ITS TRUE

  • @T11paraplegic
    @T11paraplegic Рік тому

    Mine doesn't show ready boost

  • @herolee7447
    @herolee7447 5 років тому

    If u use that usb as ram? Can i play now in usb games?

  • @user-dh2ni9ui5h
    @user-dh2ni9ui5h 3 роки тому

    damn i reformatted my flashdrive but it said cannot be used for readyboost

  • @CyberSphere2024
    @CyberSphere2024 2 роки тому

    Wait a minute, isn't it supposed to be on NTFS instead of FAT32?

  • @dippergamingg
    @dippergamingg 3 роки тому

    It says “ this device cannot be used for readyboost “ can u help

    • @lonniebeal6032
      @lonniebeal6032 3 роки тому

      try formatting to exfat, if it's not USB 2 or 3 speeds it won't work. I just tried an old cheap 1tb thumb drive from China and got the same error for my daughters pc.

  • @awesomegamerscientist6404
    @awesomegamerscientist6404 5 років тому +1

    Can you please stop the whole Linustechtips knock off. Thanks

  • @radu6281
    @radu6281 4 роки тому

    I have 4 GB RAM and 8 GB stick. Can help me?

  • @samr2521
    @samr2521 5 років тому

    Will this work on Mac?

  • @RuckusAndBolt42
    @RuckusAndBolt42 5 років тому

    My usb is turned into ram but for some reason my laptop doesnt use it

  • @mansichauhan8295
    @mansichauhan8295 4 роки тому

    I have 1.86ghz 2core processor
    2gb ram ddr2
    256gb
    And i used 4gb pendrive as ready boost
    And it played gta san andrease on 1249x1700x600around this at very high vfx
    Frames were neare 28

  • @stevenm-fq1kd
    @stevenm-fq1kd 4 роки тому

    Hey whats the difference between ram and storage?

    • @jcup9313
      @jcup9313 Рік тому

      this is pretty late. but think of storage as a cup of water that stays exactly how you left it. and ram is a cup that everytime you turn off you pc is empties itself.

  • @CP55music
    @CP55music 4 роки тому +1

    Hey..... HEY!!!
    DOES THIS REALLY WORK???

  • @oghuzturk7280
    @oghuzturk7280 3 роки тому

    Can I use 32 GB flash drive as a Ram of PC?