Hypothetical question on a RAM working at a lower capacity than specified on the stick

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Good day everyone,

Is it possible for a fully functional RAM with no error, for example an 8GB RAM that is slotted in a memory slot with an 8GB capacity, to work but at a lower capacity of say 6 or 4GB only?

Or is it a case of the RAM stick either working at its full capacity or not at all?

Thanks.

Edit.

Assuming also that the system is using a separate video card.
 
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Thanks CTLM and drkatz for replying.

Yes, I'm referring at the hardware level. I guess, my question wasn't that clear. Is it possible that only a part of the memory stick is working such that it's only working with half or whatever amount is available compared to the full stated amount?
 
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no. what is your goal if this could work?
 
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Okay. No goal. Was just curious if it was possible for the memory stick to continue working, but at a lower capacity. Thanks again for clearing that up.
 
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