specs:
MOBO:gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 rev 4
RAM:G-Skill Ripjaws(2x4GB) 1600
PSU:Gigabyte Greenmax plus 550W 80+ bronze
CPU:AMD FX8350
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 280
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit
Problem:
The issue is as stated in the thread title. I go to properties and find that 8GB of memory are detected but only 3.92GB is "usable." And yes they are seated properly; I know Google is my friend, but the "solutions" I have found are not working. The common solution I have found is going to msconig and changing the max setting in the advanced boot RAM options.
This hasn't worked, I've also tried to make some changes in BIOS but I'm no computer tech so I don't know which to switch. I've just been changing options that sound like they would make an effect but that's not the case. Another answer i have read is that there might be a bad stick of RAM but no, both boot up fine by them selves and the system detects 8GB's.
I have also looked at Gigabyte's compatibility with the RAM but according their site the info is outdated and they don't want to put all the RAM info. out there since there's so many options(don't blame them). So unless I'm missing something completely obvious to the pro's eyes than an amateur like me hasn't seen or tried please go ahead and suggest. I'm just a little irritated I spent about 70 USD on this RAM and cant seem to use it all.
NOTE: This is a new build and my first any suggestions about the problem or enhancing the overall system in it's current state in anyway is greatly appreciated. Also; haven't read any where that this would even be a problem but, I have updated and downloaded all current drivers.
MOBO:gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 rev 4
RAM:G-Skill Ripjaws(2x4GB) 1600
PSU:Gigabyte Greenmax plus 550W 80+ bronze
CPU:AMD FX8350
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 280
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit
Problem:
The issue is as stated in the thread title. I go to properties and find that 8GB of memory are detected but only 3.92GB is "usable." And yes they are seated properly; I know Google is my friend, but the "solutions" I have found are not working. The common solution I have found is going to msconig and changing the max setting in the advanced boot RAM options.
This hasn't worked, I've also tried to make some changes in BIOS but I'm no computer tech so I don't know which to switch. I've just been changing options that sound like they would make an effect but that's not the case. Another answer i have read is that there might be a bad stick of RAM but no, both boot up fine by them selves and the system detects 8GB's.
I have also looked at Gigabyte's compatibility with the RAM but according their site the info is outdated and they don't want to put all the RAM info. out there since there's so many options(don't blame them). So unless I'm missing something completely obvious to the pro's eyes than an amateur like me hasn't seen or tried please go ahead and suggest. I'm just a little irritated I spent about 70 USD on this RAM and cant seem to use it all.
NOTE: This is a new build and my first any suggestions about the problem or enhancing the overall system in it's current state in anyway is greatly appreciated. Also; haven't read any where that this would even be a problem but, I have updated and downloaded all current drivers.