Re: Added RAM, system unstable



On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:59:58 GMT, Dave <da-sauce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said...
> Hi, I've had my box
>
> Intel Pentium 4HT, 2400 MHz (3 x 800)
> Asus P4C800 Deluxe
> Intel Canterwood i875P Chipset
> 1536 MB DDR SDRAM (Corsair, running at 200MHz)
> ATI Radeon X700 Pro 256 MB
> Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit
> Windows XP Home
>
> for over two years now and it was perfectly stable through two video card
> upgrades and even a sound card upgrade. Recently I bought some RAM for my
> system, a gig to be exact. It was 512 MB before the upgrade. Since then I am
> getting FREQUENT system shut downs due to "stop errors" and an "unknown
> device driver". Micro$oft is unsure of what is causing the problem. Now this
> stick of RAM is the same brand, Corsair, the same specs, almost identical to
> the stick of 512, except its 1024. My BIOS is the latest out from Asus and I
> keep my drivers updated. Any suggestions? If more info is needed, just ask,
> I will provide as the need arises. TIA, all.
>
>
>

Have you tried running the new RAM by itself to see if you still get the
same problems? It could be you just got a bad stick of RAM.


Joe
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