The issue likely lies with the motherboard or CPU (Ryzen), not just the memory.
The issue likely lies with the motherboard or CPU (Ryzen), not just the memory.
After facing issues with my Ryzen PC, I noticed it only detected 8 GB of memory while showing 32 GB. After removing the faulty RAM and checking all slots, I found the third slot wasn't working properly. Once I swapped in the 2nd and 4th slots, it functioned correctly but still crashed during simple tasks like opening a Chrome tab. A friend suggested trying a CPU re-seat, which I attempted and then back to detecting 8 GB but seeing 16 GB. Now I’m unsure if the problem lies with the RAM or the CPU, remembering that Ryzen has its own memory controller built into the chip rather than on the motherboard. I recently replaced the motherboard thinking it was the issue, but I’m still trying to figure it out.
Have you tested the latest motherboard and encountered the same issue? Did you inspect the CPU for any broken or missing pins?
The mobo is still pending order, it hasn't been shipped yet. The delivery time is around five days because of the current delays. The pins on the CPU are straight and in perfect condition. I checked thoroughly and didn't find any missing pins.
My RAM has been with me from the start and I've never faced any issues. I even tried it out on two different machines. There were no problems on my B450 Tomahawk, and it ran smoothly on my X470 Gaming Pro Carbon for a while. It's a 32GB Corsair Vengeance LED CMU32GX4M4C3000C15 model.
You're asking about the difference between RAM capacity and what's actually detected. It seems you're confused about how the system identifies RAM size. Regarding your hardware, I need to know the motherboard model and CPU type to give you an accurate answer.