I should see 4096MB but I see 3069MB in Task Manager

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Fantasmaofdoom

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Hey all


In Vista my taskmanager states Physical memory (MB): 3069 it used to state 4096.

Does someone know where the rest is "gone"? Or explain me why it changed?

Ow yes i have 64 bit
 

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Welcome

4096 to 3069 is a big decrease at 1024mb per gb, you lost 1 of your ram modules. It is almost exactly 1 gb if you use the actual 1024 mb per gb (no it is not 1,000).

I suggest that you take the memtest86. Run for 8 passes and then take a good stick and test each slot for 4-8 passes.
Guide to using Memtest86+

The numbers very clearly indicate it is one stick. You do the math.The difference betwen 4096 and 3069 works out to 1027 too close to 1024 to be a conincidence.

If through your own research or for other reasons you believe that there may be other causes, start with the test, then you could move on. I feel that you will find the reason with that test.

In addition, if you decide to replace a bad stick, replace all. Yes, I know about sites like crucial where you can get an exact match etc. Again,, dont mix and match.
 

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I hope that I am wrong too, but the evidence points toward one stick with a problem or worse the motherboard.
 

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    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
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    640 gb
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In my earlier post I gave you the official memtest document. Now Ill give you one that may help a bit more
Guide to using Memtest86+

In your case, what you can do, in addition, is take out one module, does it change your Physical Memory, yes, then that stick is good. When you take one out and phyical memory does not change that is the bad ram.
 

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    6 gig
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    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
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    640 gb
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    Fan
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    Dell USB
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I know, read over it the first couple of times...

Gonna skip 9 (takes to long) and then remove a stick seriously hopes it's not bad memory...

Just started Ubuntu did a "free -m" in terminal that said: Mem: 4020
 

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If you want precise results, dont skip steps. Make at least 8 passes and check the individual slots.
That being said, if your only problem is the amount that is shown on task manager, does not really make that much difference as it does not affect you.
Be sure that all your stuff is backed up, just in case.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
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    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
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I know your anxious, but take your time. If you rush and get the wrong results, we may never find the true cause.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
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    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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Read the memtest document carefully. The most important step, in my opinion is taking the time to do it correctly. At least 8 passes. I have had BSOD situation where they say it passed and many, many post later I find out that they did not run it long enough and it did not pass.
In addition, if other members have suggestions to offer, we want them to know the correct facts about the ram sticks pass or fail
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
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    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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Bleh got tired of all this, i just leave it this way, and replace it when it's really broken

Single memory sticks both have 2045MB in vista...
Combined only 3069MB

But it'll have to do.
 

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Hi,

Please look at my spec's, I have 4 Gig installed & only 3581MB available in the system! This is from HP as supplied from manufacturer!
 

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    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
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    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
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    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
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    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
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    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
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    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
That might be a good choice.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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