ASUS P5G41-M Mobo features 8GB DDR2 RAM but displays it as 4GB DDR2 RAM (details available in the post).
ASUS P5G41-M Mobo features 8GB DDR2 RAM but displays it as 4GB DDR2 RAM (details available in the post).
I possess an ASUS P5G41-M board with two 4GB DDR2 RAM modules installed recently. What stands out is that in the ASUS or American Megatrends BIOS, the memory capacity appears as 4GB. When booting into Windows 10 64-bit and checking Task Manager, it displays 4GB DDR2 with two slots occupied. CPU-Z confirms 8GB total and lists each stick as 4GB 800MHz Micron. The RAM model listed on Amazon is Xiede (X-Creative). In CPU-Z it appears under Micron. Everything functions smoothly, even better than anticipated. I’m puzzled by the discrepancies—why is there confusion? Anyone know why this inconsistency exists? I’d like to reduce troubleshooting time and would appreciate any insights. This motherboard has two DIMM slots, as per the manual, and supports two 4GB DDR2 sticks. The CPU uses a Core 2 Quad Q6600 with an EVGA 600W PSU and a stock Intel fan with heatsink. I’m planning to add a graphics card that matches the system.
Intel reduced the number of address lines compared to AMD, limiting DIMM sizes to 2GB unless you locate the uncommon 4GB models. The ones you purchase will function properly in an AMD system from that time. NOTE: CPU-Z displays accurate dimensions because it accesses the I2C ROM on the chip, rather than checking the available RAM space.
It seemed like you were asking whether this was intended as a vintage setup or a modern one. If it’s meant to be a newer system, you’d likely find a current i3 or i5 Dell that would surpass older models.