Solved Sudden RAM Loss After PSU & GPU Installation

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I've recently upgraded my GPU and PSU to a GTX 650TI 2GB Boost Superclocked and Seasonic M12II 620W, and noticed a sudden loss in RAM after installing the new hardware. Originally, my PC had 6.00GB of RAM, but when I check the system information, it says that only 4.00GB of RAM are present. Is it possible that the introduction of these components affected my RAM? I'm completely in the dark with this one, any help would be appreciated.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway DX4860
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-2320 @ 3.00GHz
Memory
6GB DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS R9 290 DCUII
Sound Card
Intel H67 Express
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2253LW
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
SATA II 1.5TB Hard Drive
PSU
Seasonic M12II 620W Active PFC 80+ Bronze Certified
Keyboard
HP 5189
Mouse
Razer Lachesis 5600
Internet Speed
Shaw High Speed 25Mbps
Antivirus
AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2015
Browser
Google Chrome
First thought would be to double check that the ram modules haven't been knocked about and are actually seated properly still.

How much RAM does the BIOS show installed?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Systems by SmartEyeball
OS
8 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory
16GB G.Skill Trident X 2666mhz
Graphics Card(s)
x2 EVGA 780 Ti Superclocked SLI
Sound Card
SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB / ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays
x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung
Screen Resolution
5760*1200/ 1920*1200
Hard Drives
2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black * Sony Optirac DVD
PSU
Silverstone Strider Evolution 1200W
Case
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse
Thermaltake Theron (Highly Recommended) + Razer Imperator
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE, FF, WaterFox
Other Info
GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport V1 Pedals + CSR shifter/7G-H ▼Saitek X52 Pro ▼ TrackIR 5 Pro
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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First thought would be to double check that the ram modules haven't been knocked about and are actually seated properly still.

How much RAM does the BIOS show installed?

I checked the motherboard after posting this (which I probably should have done beforehand), and found that one of the sticks was slightly raised. Reaffirming it into the slot solved the problem, but thanks for the help anyways.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway DX4860
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-2320 @ 3.00GHz
Memory
6GB DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS R9 290 DCUII
Sound Card
Intel H67 Express
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2253LW
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
SATA II 1.5TB Hard Drive
PSU
Seasonic M12II 620W Active PFC 80+ Bronze Certified
Keyboard
HP 5189
Mouse
Razer Lachesis 5600
Internet Speed
Shaw High Speed 25Mbps
Antivirus
AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2015
Browser
Google Chrome
You're welcome. The simplest errors are the best. At least it's working ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Systems by SmartEyeball
OS
8 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory
16GB G.Skill Trident X 2666mhz
Graphics Card(s)
x2 EVGA 780 Ti Superclocked SLI
Sound Card
SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB / ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays
x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung
Screen Resolution
5760*1200/ 1920*1200
Hard Drives
2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black * Sony Optirac DVD
PSU
Silverstone Strider Evolution 1200W
Case
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse
Thermaltake Theron (Highly Recommended) + Razer Imperator
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE, FF, WaterFox
Other Info
GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport V1 Pedals + CSR shifter/7G-H ▼Saitek X52 Pro ▼ TrackIR 5 Pro
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
=
Bloody Big Grin
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