PC detects four RAM sticks, yet operates with only half their capacity.
PC detects four RAM sticks, yet operates with only half their capacity.
Details: ASRock PG speed B550 2x TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 - TLZGD432G3200HC16FDC01 Ryzen 5600x You’re asking for advice on why your PC displays four RAM sticks with 64GB available, yet performance drops when you reach 32-33GB. Even though Task Manager shows the remaining memory as unused, web loading still fails due to "memory shortage." You tried clearing standby mode and a program, but it didn’t help. You’re worried about wasted RAM and want this resolved quickly. I assume the RAM modules are installed in specific slots (1/3 or 2/4). Any guidance on identifying the issue and restoring proper functionality would be very useful.
You’re facing low memory while using your PC, especially with 32GB RAM available. It could stem from various issues like loose CPU pins or a faulty motherboard. Make sure your system correctly identifies the four RAM modules by opening Command Prompt with admin rights and running the wmic command to list details such as device location, manufacturer, part number, etc. This will reveal all your RAM sticks and their specifications. Another check is verifying in "msconfig" or under Boot settings that Maximum Memory isn’t enabled. If needed, update your BIOS. Alternatively, try booting a Linux distribution from a live USB and run a stress test like Prime95 to see if it handles more memory. This helps eliminate Windows as the cause.
I usually keep the tabs active when I pick several YouTube videos to watch. It seems something else might be consuming a lot of memory, since I can handle more tabs without problems. Both actions worked and CMD displayed all four sticks, which I already confirmed with other tools. I checked if the box was unchecked before searching for a fix, but it wasn’t ticked. Setting up Linux on a flash drive is something I’m not familiar with, so I’m unsure how to proceed. Are there other ways to investigate what’s happening?
For the problem you mentioned: Chrome browser? Check this link: https://superuser.com/questions/1720203/...windows-10 Also, enabling memory saver might assist: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer...-on-or-off
I believe I might have fixed the problem. I used a tool named RamMap to clear the standby RAM, and noticed that the audio app Nahimic, which I installed with my new motherboard, was consuming a lot of memory—about 10 gigabytes. The only other big memory usage was for "memory compression," which probably shouldn’t be an issue. After closing Nahimic, everything seemed normal. I opened over 100 Yahoo news tabs to fill the RAM and still managed to watch YouTube videos. So it looks like the problem is resolved now.