8gigs installed only 3.95 usuable..

bazoo915 · Dec 24, 2013

So as the title says, I've tried to see if one of them were faulty, Negative.
Tried switching the dimms
Tried increasing voltage
Tried changing the Mhz
Tried Msconfig Maximum Memory 8192, It wouldn't save.
Computer is ON 64bit not 32.
Ram type Corsair Vengeance 2133mhz 2*4
970A-G46 Msi Motherboard
Asus HD7770 2GD5
Amd 8320 8 core.
850pwr supply Nzxt.
30g Sata (For Windows) 2TB for everything else.

Mciahel · Dec 24, 2013

Are they in the same color slots? If so then make sure both are pushed in all the way (after powering down ofc). If that still doesn't work switch the slots they are in ( If they are in the black switch then to tan or vice versa, or whatever color your mobos are).

EDIT: ^ Still applys but try running with just one stick of RAM. If it works switch sticks in the same slot. If it doesn't boot you have a bad RAM. If it does then you have a bad mobo.

Blaise170 · Dec 24, 2013

Whoops.

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

I tested the ram sticks and Dimms and switched them all around.The ram isn't faulty. I was wondering if it had to do with my windows not being activated yet? Really doubt that but possible, No? I also was thinking as the package only said it was for intel and didnt say anything about amd, Yet I'm using it and when I googled it I think it said it was supported by amd... But yeah. Idk.

Wolfshadw · Dec 25, 2013

Per the specs of your motherboard, it accepts 2133mhz RAM, but only over-clocked (O.C.). I'm guessing you have to make some manual changes in BIOS For your system to accept both the RAM quantity and speed. Don't ask me how as I don't know, but I'm pretty sure there are BIOS settings for RAM speed and Cas Latency that need to be set.

-Wolf sends

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

Wolfshadw :

So. I'd set it to 2133mhz... Case latency?

Wolfshadw · Dec 25, 2013

Sorry. CAS latency. It would need to be set to the specs that match your memory. Again, I've never done this before, so I'm pretty much talking out my posterior here. I have no idea if this is even the cause of your issue, but I'm fairly certain it needs to be done.

-Wolf sends

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

Wolfshadw :

lol no fault is on my end I have these grammar genetics... fixing words that aren't spelled right..anyway if you could find me a site on how to over clock the ram without blowing it up much would be appreciated. Or if anyone could.. Im searching right now.. nothing but getting annoyed.

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

Anymore thoughts?.... It still hasn't gotten fixed yet.

alexoiu · Dec 25, 2013

"Computer is ON 64bit not 32"
What Windows version have you installed?

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

alexoiu :

Windows 7 Professional

alexoiu · Dec 25, 2013

32 or 64 bit?

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

On the resource monitor it says Available 2319
Cached 838
Total 4045
Installed 8192

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

alexoiu · Dec 25, 2013

Try clearing the CMOS if you haven't already (unplug the power cord and remove the CMOS battery for a minute or so).

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

Nope. didnt work. bleh... Can someone just post every. troubleshoot idea?

alexoiu · Dec 25, 2013

Hard to say then. Try reinstalling Windows.

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

Already did.

alexoiu · Dec 25, 2013

Try updating the BIOS if newer version available. If still the same, I would try borrowing a different 8GB kit and testing. A local shop might help.

bazoo915 · Dec 25, 2013

Someone earlier said something about the bios not having the ram on the correct settings... But I don't have a single clue how to check that.

bazoo915 · Dec 27, 2013

Mciahel :

Apparently Dimm 3 & 4 were Defective.

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