Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Arch Linux is known for being lightweight and highly customizable — but how much RAM does it actually use at idle?
In this video, I test Arch Linux idle RAM usage, and the result might surprise you — around ~900MB RAM at idle depending on configuration and desktop environment.
Whether you're using GNOME, KDE, or a minimal setup, this test helps you understand what to expect from Arch Linux.
#ArchLinux #Linux #IdleRAM #LinuxPerformance #Tech #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop #ArchLinux2026 #LinuxBenchmark #PCPerformance
Arch Linux is known for being lightweight and highly customizable — but how much RAM does it actually use at idle?
In this video, I test Arch Linux idle RAM usage, and the result might surprise you — around ~900MB RAM at idle depending on configuration and desktop environment.
Whether you're using GNOME, KDE, or a minimal setup, this test helps you understand what to expect from Arch Linux.
#ArchLinux #Linux #IdleRAM #LinuxPerformance #Tech #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop #ArchLinux2026 #LinuxBenchmark #PCPerformance










