Windows 7 64 bit supports 8gb ram

I don't know if this is the cause, but seems logical. This would appear to be solely a Windows problem, you may wish to check the MS database on the issue. If you are running something like systeminfo in a dos shell, you will see 2 different memories: Total Physical Memory: 8, MB Available Physical Memory: 6, MB This is how much memory is LEFT to be used, remember you are running the os and a ton of stuff in the background, the Available memory is how much memory is NOT being used at the time.

To prove this just run systeminfo a couple more times and you will see the Available memory get less and less. Or what I like to run is the cpu usage gadget at addgadget.

Also as some have also pointed out, if you are using shared memory for the video card that will take some away as well. If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

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Speed is really down to the Processor such as the faster i7 CPUs. I would recomend openhardware monitor to do this. As a result you will notice reduced performance. Another possibility is wrong temperature readings, wrong temperature readings can result in slow performance and loud enoying fan noice.

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