8GB ram only 7.70GB usable is this normal?

[aj101202]

I recently spoted this in my system settings and wanted to know if it was normal?

 

 

[Owen]

Yeah that's normal. I'm pretty sure that it can vary depending on what type of ram you have, but it never says all of it is usable.

 

EDIT: Might be a good idea to hide that product ID, never know what someone can do with it

[GeneralBear]

are you using the igp?

[Chivpcgamer]

Your running windows in the background all the time which is using some of your memory

[extremescouter]

Yes, that is normal. Similar to hard drives, you never actually get the "advertised" amount of gbs. 

[aj101202]

are you using the igp?

no i use graphic card

[aj101202]

Yeah that's normal. I'm pretty sure that it can vary depending on what type of ram you have, but it never says all of it is usable.

 

EDIT: Might be a good idea to hide that product ID, never know what someone can do with it

thanks

and i blurred it out now

[grayperview]

Check your Bios, make sure that the Integrated graphics is not enabled, its not normal if its not enabled

[YoYo155]

Yep as the posts above suggested it's due to the iGPU "stealing" ram for it's operation.

if you're using a discrete GPU disable the iGPU and you'll have the 8GB back :) .

[Elbstrand]

Would keep it the way it is if Virtu MVP is used.

[grayperview]

Virtu MVP is rubbish, only useful for quicksync, don't bother using it in games.

[Godlygamer23]

I checked my RAM, and it just says "12GB" in the Installed RAM section. Nothing about usability.(I have 12GB installed)

[tacticalpanic]

yeah go into the bios , by default the IGPU uses 300 odd MB of ram for the integrated grafics , you must have it switched on.

[aj101202]

Thanks guys i will do this now see if it works

[Elbstrand]

Virtu MVP is rubbish, only useful for quicksync, don't bother using it in games.

 

thats exactly what i'm using it for...

[Quaker]

thats exactly what i'm using it for...

You're using Virtu for games? Why?

[ajoy39]

I have all 16 so it's probably the iGPU like the others have said. I'm using an FX-8120 so no integrated graphics to steal my ram. 

[Elbstrand]

You're using Virtu for games? Why?

 

i meant quicksync... :D

[shirokado]

if your running integrated graphics it takes memory out. disable the integrated graphics and you should get all 8 gigs

[CarDesinr]

This is because of reserved space for backups and such. It appears in a lot of storage devices and is standard operating procedure. Windows also allocates a separate part for other things such as page files. It is a small amount so it is nothing to be worried about.

[grayperview]

This is because of reserved space for backups and such. It appears in a lot of storage devices and is standard operating procedure. Windows also allocates a separate part for other things such as page files. It is a small amount so it is nothing to be worried about.

 

That is nothing to do with why he has less RAM than he thinks he should. that is HDD space completely different kettle of fish...

[aj101202]

Check your Bios, make sure that the Integrated graphics is not enabled, its not normal if its not enabled

I have checked my bios and i see no way to disable on-board gpu i have asus motherboard if anyone knows where it is i would be thankfull

[grayperview]

 

1.12 into this video

 

Advanced\system agent configuration\graphics configuration

 

normally Auto would turn it off if you have a video card installed... igpu multi monitor being enabled may be your problem..

 

Hope this helps.

[aj101202]

 

1.12 into this video

 

Advanced\system agent configuration\graphics configuration

 

normally Auto would turn it off if you have a video card installed... igpu multi monitor being enabled may be your problem..

 

Hope this helps.

it is already set to auto in my bios  ill try disableing the multi monitor thing thx

[Lycr]

Yes, that is normal. Similar to hard drives, you never actually get the "advertised" amount of gbs. 

Exactly that, as they usually round to the nearest GB/TB as it looks better.