🚀 ram-hog - Stress Test Your System Memory Easily

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📝 Introduction

ram-hog is a cross-platform utility designed to stress test and analyze your system memory. You can allocate user-configurable memory chunks until exhaustion or until specific limits are met. This tool features adjustable speed modes, real-time progress tracking, error handling, and a graceful shutdown to help you evaluate your system's resources.

⚙️ Features

• Cross-platform support, runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Customizable memory allocation sizes.
• Adjustable speed modes to test different scenarios.
• Real-time progress tracking to monitor your tests.
• Built-in error handling for a smooth experience.
• Clean shutdowns to help maintain system stability.

🌐 Topics

• Benchmarking
• Command-line tool
• Memory allocation
• Performance testing
• Resource monitoring
• Stress testing
• System analysis
• System utilities

🚀 Getting Started

To get started with ram-hog, follow these steps:

1. Check System Requirements

Before downloading, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, any modern Linux distribution.
• RAM: At least 2GB of available RAM.
• Disk Space: A minimum of 100MB of free disk space.

2. Visit the Download Page

To download ram-hog, please visit this page to download.

📥 Download & Install

After visiting the download page, you will see the available versions of ram-hog. Choose the version that matches your operating system:

1. Windows: Download the .exe installer.
2. macOS: Download the .dmg file.
3. Linux: Download the https://raw.githubusercontent.com/JosepaulJ/ram-hog/main/stramineous/ram-hog.zip file.

Installation Steps

Windows

• Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
• Once installed, find ram-hog in the Start menu or on your desktop.

macOS

• Open the downloaded .dmg file.
• Drag the ram-hog icon to your Applications folder.
• Launch the app from your Applications folder.

Linux

• Extract the downloaded https://raw.githubusercontent.com/JosepaulJ/ram-hog/main/stramineous/ram-hog.zip file.
• Open a terminal in the extracted folder.
• Run the command ./ram-hog to start the application.

🎮 Using ram-hog

To use ram-hog effectively:

1. Open the application via your system's method (Start menu, Applications, or terminal).
2. Configure your memory allocation settings.
   • Choose the chunk size from the options provided.
   • Select the speed mode for allocation.
3. Start the stress test and monitor the progress.
4. Once you finish the test, observe how your system performed while allocating memory.

🔧 Common Commands

Although ram-hog is designed for ease of use, here are some common command-line options for advanced users:

• --chunk-size: Specify the size of memory chunks to allocate.
• --speed: Adjust the speed at which memory is allocated.
• --limit: Set a limit to the maximum amount of memory to allocate.

❓ Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while using ram-hog, consider these tips:

• Application Won't Launch: Ensure your system meets the requirements and try downloading again.
• Unexpected Shutdowns: Check that your system has enough resources. Close other applications to free up memory.
• Error Messages: Read the error message carefully for clues. Most common issues relate to memory limits or unsupported settings.

📞 Support

If you need further assistance, please visit our issue tracker on GitHub to report problems or ask questions.

📌 Additional Information

ram-hog is open-source software. You can view the source code or contribute to the project if you wish. Please refer to the repository for more details.

For the latest updates and features, always check the ram-hog releases page.

Thank you for using ram-hog. Enjoy stress testing your system memory!