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I have a Dell XPS 9365 with 16GB soldered RAM

It shows the full amount in BIOS but locked to only using 6GB in Windows 11.

It passed memtest86.

OCCT shows only 6GB and no errors but does say memory crashed in benchmark

Task manager shows 16GB but is locked to 6GB utilisation.

The laptop runs very slowly but CPU doesn't throttle

What I've tried:

Clean install of windows

Reflash to latest BIOS

Tinkered with BIOS settings

Tried several different AI recommendations

Thinking of trying Windows 10 as laptop is from 2017

Set maximum RAM in msconfig

Any ideas please?

I have a Dell XPS 9365 with 16GB soldered RAM

It shows the full amount in BIOS but locked to only using 6GB in Windows 11.

It passed memtest86.

OCCT shows only 6GB and no errors but does say memory crashed in benchmark

Task manager shows 16GB but is locked to 6GB utilisation.

The laptop runs very slowly but CPU doesn't throttle

What I've tried:

Clean install of windows

Reflash to latest BIOS

Tinkered with BIOS settings

Tried several different AI recommendations

Thinking of trying Windows 10 as laptop is from 2017

Set maximum RAM in msconfig

Any ideas please?

We might need to get a 2nd car for school runs. It's going to be slightly too long for walking with a major steep hill that rules out a buggy or walking until kids are older.

I'm looking for recommendations based on these criteria please:

It will only be used for school runs ; a few miles a day - narrow london roads with terrible traffic , single lane obstructions everywhere, limited parking at best.

As cheap as possible whilst still being reliable as I don't want to get stranded with a 2 and 4 year old!

Needs to fit 2 rear isofix child seats.

Cheap and easy to service and repair with easy to find spare parts. Our other car is a focus, so wanting something cheaper and smaller.

Low cost to buy and run is the most important factor as we're already over our budget after moving house!

AI has recommended these:

Hyundai i10

Toyota Aygo

Citroen C1

Peugeot 108

Volkswagen Up!

Honda Jazz

Skoda Fabia

Ford Fiesta

Vauxhall Corsa

Kia Picanto

Suzuki Ignis

Fiat 500L

Toyota Yaris (Hybrid)

Any tips would be much appreciated.