: Always place the pagefile on your fastest drive (SSD). If you have multiple SSDs, placing it on the one that doesn't host the OS can slightly improve performance.

By following this guide, you ensure that Windows 11 has the breathing room it needs to handle memory overflow without wasting valuable SSD space.

Reading data from RAM is instant. Reading data from the Pagefile is much slower because it relies on the speed of your storage drive (SSD or HDD).

Most users should leave the box checked. Windows 11 is highly efficient at scaling the pagefile based on your current needs. However, if you prefer manual control, here are the industry-standard formulas: The Manual Calculation Rule Initial Size: 1.5 times your total physical RAM. Maximum Size: 3 times your total physical RAM.