Windows 10: 16GB of RAM but only 5GB is usable?

Discus and support 16GB of RAM but only 5GB is usable? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have upgraded my ram in my windows 11 HP laptop from 8GB to 16GB. Recently I noticed that things are getting slower. When I checked in task manager,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Rezi Pujoharsoyo, Nov 21, 2023.

  1. REZI PUJOHARSOYO
    Rezi Pujoharsoyo Win User

    16GB of RAM but only 5GB is usable?


    I have upgraded my ram in my windows 11 HP laptop from 8GB to 16GB. Recently I noticed that things are getting slower. When I checked in task manager, this is what it shows. It detects 16GB of RAM, but in the left hand side in the RAM tab you can see it shows 4.x GB/5.00GB. Please help

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    Rezi Pujoharsoyo, Nov 21, 2023
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  2. AHMED MAHMOUD HASHEM 12P1129
    Ahmed Mahmoud Hashem 12P1129 Win User

    16GB RAM only 8GB usable on Windows 10 x64

    have 16GB of RAM installed on my computer, but only 8GB is usable. I am running Windows 10 x64. I have tried the following steps to fix this issue, but they have not worked:

    1. I have updated the BIOS to the latest version.
    2. I have tried reseating the RAM modules.
    3. I have tried using different RAM modules.
    4. I have tried run-MSConfig
    I am still not able to use all 16GB of RAM. Any suggestions?

    Thanks,

    [Ahmed Hashem]
     
    Ahmed Mahmoud Hashem 12P1129, Nov 21, 2023
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  3. ABAPPLETIC
    AbAppletic Win User
    Only 5GB of 6GB of RAM usable?


    Oh? It looks like if I buy a 16GB Ram upgrade i will only receive 15 16GB of RAM but only 5GB is usable? :p
     
    AbAppletic, Nov 21, 2023
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  4. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ Win User

    16GB of RAM but only 5GB is usable?

    Only 5GB of 6GB of RAM usable?


    Yes.. Well.. you'll have 15Gb usable. Which is a lot, IMO. Right now you have 5Gb and that should be fine for normal usage.
     
    BunnyJ, Nov 21, 2023
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