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    # Quickly View Memory Details to upgrade RAM

    ## Use `lshw` to View a Graphical Interface with of your System's Components

    ```bash
    sudo lshw -X
    ```
    For a less detailed view, just skip the `sudo`

    **Install dmidecode:**
    ```bash
    $ sudo apt install dmidecode
    ```

    **View a summary memory details:**
    ```bash
    $ sudo dmidecode -t memory
    ```

    **View maximum supported RAM by your system?**
    ```bash
    $ sudo dmidecode -t 16
    ```

    **Check the currently installed RAM size:**
    ```bash
    $ sudo dmidecode -t 17
    ```

    **View complete System Hardware details:**
    ```bash
    $sudo dmidecode
    ```
    Dmidecode info acquired from here:
    https://www.ostechnix.com/how-to-find-out-maximum-supported-ram-in-linux/