Author Topic: Dxdiag says I am not using all of my RAM (Read 1399 times)

MackTheHunter · December 26, 2009, 11:20:03 PM

I just checked DXDiag to see if I had DirectX 10 so I could play Shattered Horizon, and noticed this:

My computer came with 4GB of RAM, it said right on the box.

DXDiag says I only have 2044mb (I'm supposed to have ~4000mb).

Is there any way on regaining this rogue RAM I'm missing? Or is it being used for something else?

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Miga · December 26, 2009, 11:22:31 PM

~~Get a 64-bit OS.~~
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Visage · December 26, 2009, 11:22:37 PM

Either you have 2 sticks of ram and 1 is not working, or an extremely large amount is being... used I would say? I know 32 bit only holds 4 gigs but can only really use like 3.5 with the OS I dunno if the OS actually uses it. But the most likely situation is 1 ram module is broken.

rAndOm CaPs · December 26, 2009, 11:25:25 PM

Quote from: Miga on December 26, 2009, 11:22:31 PM

Get a 64-bit OS.

MackTheHunter · December 26, 2009, 11:26:22 PM

Quote from: Visage on December 26, 2009, 11:22:37 PM

But the most likely situation is 1 ram module is broken.

This is what my dad thinks, I should definitely check it out. If I could get this damn HP tower open.

Quote from: Miga on December 26, 2009, 11:22:31 PM

Get a 64-bit OS.

Oh, that's a laugh. I have $90. :c

Zaran · December 26, 2009, 11:27:53 PM

I highly doubt one stick is broken. Try reseating them both.

Miga · December 26, 2009, 11:31:50 PM

Quote from: MackTheHunter on December 26, 2009, 11:26:22 PM

Oh, that's a laugh. I have $90. :c

Actually, it looks like you have one:
"Run 64-bit DxDiag"

Looks like one of your RAM sticks is bad or loose.

MackTheHunter · December 26, 2009, 11:35:04 PM

Holy forget I have 64bit.

That's the reason behind "Program Files (x86)". So it's definitely my stuffty RAM plugs.

Zaran · December 26, 2009, 11:35:15 PM

Most likely loose. I just ran DxDiag on my computer, 32 bit OS, and it showed all 4 gigs.

MackTheHunter · December 26, 2009, 11:37:39 PM

Yep. I'll work on that as soon as possible. That will for sure speed up my ass framerate.

MackTheHunter · December 27, 2009, 05:26:09 AM

Ooook, what the forget.

I don't know what to believe, Control Panel or Dxdiag.

...Or does this mean that 50% of my RAM is being eaten?!

Miga · December 27, 2009, 07:49:03 AM

No, cuz otherwise I would be using 0 MB of my RAM...
Try running 64-bit DxDiag and see what it says.

D3ATH · December 27, 2009, 08:02:35 AM

Sometimes graphics cards use RAM too.

Zaran · December 27, 2009, 09:08:35 AM

DxDiag does not tell you how much memory you are using, just how much you have. I'm running a 32 bit OS and it says I have 4 GB, which it wouldn't be able to say when reporting usage.

Truce · December 27, 2009, 09:13:08 AM

Quote from: Zaran on December 27, 2009, 09:08:35 AM

DxDiag does not tell you how much memory you are using, just how much you have. I'm running a 32 bit OS and it says I have 4 GB, which it wouldn't be able to say when reporting usage.

DxDiag would always say 3066MB for my RAM on 32-bit Vista, but when I upgraded to Windows 7 (without changing any hardware), it properly said 4 GB.