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All slots show a stick of RAM in my bios settings. They're all running at 888mhz

Hello, thanks for your reply. I have just updated the bios as per your suggestion. Still hasn't changed anything. I've also tried your second suggestion too.

Hello, So I've been wracking my brain for the past few hours trying to figure this one out. For context: I was previously running my PC using 2x8gb sticks of RAM in my MOBO (MSI B85-G43 Gaming). As this was my first build, I stupidly added another single stick of 4gb RAM to my system at a later date, as I was given it by a friend - I thought nothing of it at the time. Years pass. Only now, since my PC has started running more slowly, I have been looking into new parts and refreshing myself on hardware that I discovered that for all this time my RAM would have been matching the speed of the slowest stick (4gb). So, I purchased 2 x 8gb sticks of RAM this week, the exact same as the originals (Kingston Hyper X Fury DDR3 1866MHZ) to solve this issue, in the attempt to speed up my system and give it more longevity. Before replacing, I checked the performance of the RAM: the system was only detecting 12gb of DDR3. With only 7.9gb available. Awful. This morning, I took out the 4gb stick and replaced with the new sticks. Which I thought would solve my issue, but has actually caused more problems than to begin with. Once I completed the installation, the computer booted. And I went from having the aforementioned 12gb of available RAM to 16gb available. To clarify, this should be 32gb available. As I now have 4x8gb DDR3 Kingston Hyper X Fury. Confused, I started with some software fix attempts. Starting with MSCONFIG, Advanced options, and attempted to increased the bandwidth of the RAM. This failed, and would only go as high as 16gb in total. Following that, I attempted some hardware problem solving. So I removed some sticks - trying to figure out whether the new RAM I had purchased was actually faulty. Then my PC stopped booting. I restored the BIOS to factory settings, but this didn't solve anything. At this point, I just wanted to diagnose as to whether there was a faulty stick of RAM, so I tried all of the different combinations to see if the RAM or the port was faulty. None of those were true. Each RAM and slot work, as they appear in my bios board explorer. I also checked under the OC section on the bios and they're all appearing in the correct DIMM1-4 slots. However, here they also only show up as 888hz each - which would explain why the total is maxing out at 16gb. I fixed the boot error, by installing wiping my OC and installing a new version, keeping my files. But removing apps and settings. As this was the only fix I could find. (This was a separate issue I encountered for the day. Nightmare. But solved now at least) This leaves me with one question: how the hell am I supposed to get these sticks running at the correct speed/capacity then? So, here are the solutions I have tried so far. Software: - double checked I am running a 64 version of windows, and that my MOBO is capable of 32gb RAM. Both of these are correct. - tried running msconfig and expanding bandwidth. BIOS: - I have searched high and low for the XMP option. Not Available. - In the OC settings, I changed DRAM frequency to DDR3-1600mhz (the highest option). No luck. - Tried to find the setting for memory remapping. Still no luck. Hardware: - I reset the CMOS on the MOBO with a screwdriver and the two pins on the instruction manual. I feel like I'm running out of options, but I'm worried there's probably an easy fix that I'm overlooking. Would be great to keep my trusty first build running for as long as possible. I'm worried that installing that slow 4gb stick all that time ago has caused a change in the system of some sort, which is why they're all appearing as 4gb instead of 8. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks for this! Really appreciate it,

Thanks for taking the time to reply ! Much appreciated.

Haha so just about everything then ? Ideally, I was only looking to spend around £300

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my girlfriends current PC set up. She's a twitch streamer (P3achybuns) and loves playing games on stream. Unfortunately, her current set up can be a bit awkward with games like Two Point Hospital or Planet Coaster / Zoo - which she loves to play. I would like to spend the money in the right area to make sure we can get the most out of the build and hopefully stop any of the current glitches she has whilst streaming and playing certain games. What would you suggest to upgrade on this build? Any suggestions appreciated!

So I’ve just hooked up my USB turntable with the intention of sampling through to my Akai MPC Renaissance. My current path looks like this: AUDIO-TECHNICA > through to pc (via USB) > PC > USB stereo converter > AV receiver > L+R channel speakers. Then my MPC is also hooked up via USB > PC. So everything is connected up properly and everything is working, however, I can’t get rid of this really annoying, headache inducing hum. When I mess around with the Sample Rate and Audio Buffer Size on the MPC settings, I can reduce the hum but not completely eradicate it. I’ve replaced the wires, but the problem has continued. I fear this is most likely a gain staging issue – I’m not really sure how to fix this. Has anyone else got a similar set up to this? Or know any way to fix? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

You are a legend. Thank you.

Thanks for the fast reply! I'm trying to get it all done before the 29th - his birthday. So, time is very much of the essence. I agree I should probably get a better screen but I'm trying to work my best within the budget I've been given. Have you seen any 144hz monitors around this price range? I'll also have a look into bigger PSU's now, thanks!

Building a PC for my cousin for £1200 budget. Let me know what you think!

I've managed to solve the problem, thankyou everyone, I appreciate you!

I'd like to consolidate these two under the same bracket. How do I do it?

It won't let me delete the 527 or expand the 110, I'm lost

So here's my issue... I've just cloned my old SSD to my new one which has much more free space. The old one is the Kingston and the new being the Samsung. I've booted it up the correct way, and it has given me these separate partitions, including the name of the old drive. I was wondering if there was any way to combine them so it all falls under the same disk and name ?

Thanks man, appreciate it. I understand what you're saying till about mid way through... Is there anything you can point me to help me digest the information. I'm sure what you're saying is totally valid, I've just not got to knowledge to comprehend it yet.

So here's my issue... I've basically just cloned my old SSD to my new one which has much more free space. The old one is the Kingston and the new being the Samsung. I've just booted it up the correct way, and it has given me these separate partitions, including the name of the old drive. I was wondering if there may be a way to combine it all under one?

Do you think I should jus offload? Or copy the OS to the new drive? Thankyou

Ok so here's the issue... I have recently just purchased Ableton Live Suite 10, with a new 1TB SSD. My PC currently holds a 120GB SSD (with my OS on) and a 1TB HDD (to store other files, games, work etc). So, I install my new SSD and format it into my system. As the old SSD is nearly full, showing a red bar on 'this pc'. Anyway, I come to install Ableton and I definitely choose the correct location for install, on my new, empty SSD. But every time I do so, the installer tells me that I'm trying to install it on my nearly full Cdrive. Which I stress again, am not. It's really starting to make me lose the will to live, as Ableton was expensive and being stuck not being able (pun unintended) to download it is starting to really grind my gears. The way I see it, I have two options. 1. Try and replicate my OS files onto my new SSD, if I can? Is it possible to turn another drive into the OS one? 2. Install OS onto new empty SSD, then wipe the old one. Is this possible now I've already formatted it into the PC? What should I do?

I like the idea of having all of my storage on one device (as my HDD is pretty old now and sluggish), and less stress when it comes to portability, moving house etc. Plus, I'm saving to buy a Digital Audio Workstation so I'm going to need that extra wiggle room. In terms of partitions, does it not automatically adjust to its new environment? Adding my current 115GB on the SSD to the other 533gb on the HDD. Also do you have any recommendations for cloning software? -sorry for all the q's

So I'm basically thinking of upgrading my current storage system: 1TB HDD Holding all of my valuables such as family photos. Games, Work etc. etc. 120GB SSD Contains my OS and other such files... Changing them to a completely new SSD. Faster, with more storage... But I was wondering if this is even possible... Can I just migrate my system just as simple as that? Does it come with any risks? Have any of you done this type of thing before? Any input would be greatly appreciated

Thanks bro, any recommendations?

Hi, I’m thinking of investing in some good quality bookshelf speakers (Klipsch), but I was wondering what the best way to have all my stuff hooked up at the same time ? I.E. My Tv for movies, PC for gaming, synthesiser for music - etc. Is there some some kind of device that I’ll need to buy? Amplifier maybe? I’m not sure - but I know that if I do invest, I don’t want to be constantly plugging in/out wires for the sake of audio usage. Let me know now if you faced the same problem or know the solution. Thanks 4 helping a noob