iStat memory Vista Gadget

iStat memory Vista Gadget is a lightweight widget that reveals the current memory usage directly on the screen. You can use it to keep track of used RAM, especially if you frequently hog the system resources, when playing high-demanding video games, for instance.

The interface consists of a very small, rectangular frame that you can move to any position on the screen, with the help of the mouse cursor. It shows the used and free ram, along with a meter.

From the Options area you can change the meter color. Unfortunately, iStat memory Vista Gadget doesn't include any configuration settings of its town.

However, with the courtesy of the default options provided by the operating system, you can make the frame stay on top of other windows, and adjust its opacity level, between 20% and 100%.

The lightweight tool is not a concern to the computer's overall performance, as it uses a very low quantity of CPU and system memory. It has a good response time and shows accurate results, having a good refresh rate. No error dialogs have been shown in our tests, and the widget did not hang or crash. IStat memory Vista Gadget delivers a straightforward solution to viewing the used and free RAM of your computer.