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    8GB DDR3 1600 shows as 1333, only 4GB usable

    So I memtested the first stick by itself 2 passes with zero errors, then when I went to test the second stick by itself the computer would not even post, i just got the beep code associated with memory problems. Took out stick #2 and replaced it with stick #1, computer booted right up. So...
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    8GB DDR3 1600 shows as 1333, only 4GB usable

    Thanks for the fast responses guys
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    8GB DDR3 1600 shows as 1333, only 4GB usable

    Recently bought new memory (link) to go with my new AM3+ motherboard (link), been having strange problems. By default my motherboard sets it to 1333. When I manually change the speed to 1600, the BIOS only detects 4gb, and Windows shows 4gb as usable and the other 4gb as "hardware reserved."...