I have 8GB of ram but only 6 available? PLEASE HELP!

ChristianNewman

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I have 8GB of ram but I only have 6.39 available, so far I have searched online EVERYWHERE and found no help, so I came here!

Computer specs (if needed)

Windows 8.1

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Processor: Intel(R)Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.0 GHz 2.30GHz
Installed Memory (RAM): 8.00 GB (6.39 usable)
System type: 64-bit Opersting System, x64-based Processor
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
Perfectly normal. Being used by the system and other programs that use cached RAM memory. Mine at present:

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Please help
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
I dont want it to do this I am a gamer so I need all the ram I can get.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
Here is the current state bandicam 2015-06-05 21-05-27-227.png
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
All you can do is add more memory if you want more. There is always overhead being used, unless you want to run in Safe Mode. The RAM is also there for system use, not just for games.

If you are running games without a dedicated GPU, only integrated graphics, then you can't expect miracles anyway.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Aww dangit
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
What if I go to msconfig > Boot > Advanced options and uncheck maximum memory? would it work then?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
I leave mine unchecked, you can try it, may gain a bit. But again, are you only running with the integrated graphics of the i-5? If so, not much of a gaming machine anyway. Sorry, just a fact.

I have a dedicated GT 730m also in my laptop and it can't handle newer demanding games on high or even medium settings in some cases.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
xD ik but I use it for gaming I am getting a new graphics card soon
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
You haven't filled out any system specs. Is it a laptop or desktop?

Ok, I see it is a laptop. You can not add a video card to it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Laptop
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
Really?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
You can not add a video card to it. It either comes with one or it doesn't. Mine came with a dedicated GPU besides the integrated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
I can add more ram for a better more powerful pc but if I get x2 8gb sticks will my pc expload xD
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
I do minecraft so it will help the fps and I also play other games
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    i5-4200U
    Motherboard
    I dont know
    Memory
    (Ram) 8GB 2x4 DDr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (R) HD Graphics Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    27.49 mb/s
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
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