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Computer won't recognize RAM

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I recently unpragded my computer with two 2 gig RAM sticks (Kingston, DDR2 PC2-3200, 400 MHz), but my computer would not turn on the moniter with them in. When I put the old RAM (2 512 megabyte stickS) in along with the new, the computer started normally, but only recognized 2.87 gigs of RAM.What's goping on, and does anyone know how to fix this problem? I've looked all over, and short of calling HP or GeekSquad, I figure I might as well as k here, since I've gotten some great help here before.

And yes,  Iupgraded so I can play Sins with the best graphics available.

Computer is:

HP Media Center PC m7060n

RAM Supported:

4 gigs max, 800 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM PC2-3200

 

If any more info is needed, just ask, and i'll deliver.

Thanks

 

SSAF :cylon:

(Who's finally back)

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top

That new machine of mine has 3x2 = 6 gig of ram .... and a GTX285 with 1 gig.

The OS [Win7 32bit] reports, and I quote..."Installed memory[ram] - 6.0 gb [2.99 gb useable].

The limiting factor is the '32bit' referring to the OS. A 32bit OS can only address a limited amount which includes GPU ram/system ram/et al.

If you want to utilize all that is installed....and it's over '3 or 4' ...then you will need a 64bit OS.  It's adressing limit is considerably higher.

I'll be using Win7 64bit eventually....and will up the ram to 12gb....as that's still reasonably economical [The MoBO also has limits....but this one is 24gb - 6x4]...;)