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8 GB of RAM installed (3.95 GB usable)

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SF49 Posted messages 12 Status Member -  
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Hello, I've been having an issue with my PC for a while; it's been lagging. I've noticed that out of my 8 GB of RAM (2x4GB), I'm only using 3.95 GB. What can I do? I've tried pretty much all the methods I could find, like msconfig, changing the RAM sticks, etc., but I still only see 3.95 GB.

PC configuration
Motherboard MSI 970 Gaming
CPU AMD FX 8320E
GPU GeForce GTX 1660

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    madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
     
    Hello

    Which version of Windows? 32 or 64 bits?

    Best regards

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  2. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
     
    Hello,

    To exceed 4 GB of RAM, you need to be on 64-bit Windows
    => How to check if Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit.

    If that is indeed the case:

    Check in the task manager
    performance tab
    If you have significant physical memory.

    If yes, refer to this link: Unlock reserved physical memory on Windows 10

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  3. SF49 Posted messages 12 Status Member
     
    Sorry for not getting back to you earlier; I appreciate your help, but I eventually figured out why my PC wasn't detecting the 8 GB of RAM. I was in single channel mode instead of dual channel in the BIOS, and now I have 7.95 GB available.
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  4. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
     
    Hello

    Thank you for participating in this forum.
    It seems that your problem has found an answer.

    If you are satisfied with the answer, I invite you to mark it as resolved; it's very simple.

    Please click on >THIS LINK<
    Best regards

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