CPU-Z detects 8GB ram but system issn't using it?

MasterGamer99

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So i just upgraded my ram to 8 GB and i tried to play call of duty ghosts but it says only 4.1 of ram and i can't run ghosts. All i did when i instaled the ram was turn off my pc took my old ones out then put theese in and turned it on and its not working... is a stick dead?
 

dgingeri

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First off, we need more information. What kind of motherboard and processor are you running, and exactly how are your memory modules installed? Are you running with 2 4GB modules, 4 2GB modules, or some other combination?