Did you just reinstall over top the old Fista, or did you completely format and partition the hard drive before install? I Always recommend a fresh install over reinstall, traces of old logs and files do stick around with reinstalls because its trying to save some data for re-use while replacing others and doesnt always get it perfect. As far as memory goes, isnt this what you have? http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_8500_reaper_hpc_edition I'd also recommend running them at the 555-15 @2.1V like the webpage specs call out. Run tests. If that doesnt work, change that memory multi from 3.2B down to 2.4B and try running at 800mhz instead of 1066. Run tests. Between Sam and I we should be able to stabilize your system if doing anything aside from buying new sticks on the boards list will fix it.
I really appreciate your help guys. Cheers.As far as the reinstallation of Vista is concerned I always format the HD (during install)before I reinstall Windows. I try to create a partition since my HD is 1TB but upon installation it doesn't allow me to create one. As far as the memory is concerned that is my memory so, I must have been trippin' at the time unless since I have 2x2GB kit, that should make a difference. You know better.
Hey Guys. It has now been over 24 hours with Vista 32 Ultimate stable, THANK GOD! Still I will consider the next 24 hrs a testing period before being convinced that everything is OK. If everything is OK, then what do you think could be the reasons for 64 not being stable? Another thing guys. I have to build a system for my younger brother this week and I already have his 6400+ with me. Would y ou please lend me your suggestions as to what the rest of the components should be, having in mind a budget of £500. Note: He prefers a better mobo, to a better GPU. Many Thanks
Crappy drivers for something - probably still graphics related. ATI are notorious for having bad drivers. As for your brother's PC, what's he using it for?
Then he will want a reasonable graphics card. I'd say perhaps Motherboard: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=787778 RAM: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=632574 GPU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=759408 HDD: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=708681 PSU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=664337 Case: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=359344 ODD: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=751778 Sound: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=292191
If I were trying to be negative I'd mention that the mobo has only 4 SATA headers and no E-SATA on the back panel. Since thats a pretty specific request if someone has an E-SATA device, its a non-issue for 99% of people. I like that list Sam, I was gonna suggest a Gigabyte board because Floss313 should be used to the setup by now but you have it under control. Floss---set your memory and other advanced timings yet?
I'm not a great fan of eSATA. The cables seem even less secure than normal SATA ones, and have caused me lots of page faults in the past. Your better bet is just to use a normal PCI backplate that lets you have external S-ATA ports like this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/S-ATA-SATA-SE...ryZ74941QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem , and then use a S-ATA cable with a retention clip on it, like the ones Gigabyte give you. It's what I've been doing and works better.
You know, it's hard to be on 32bit after experiencing 64. On 32 it takes 28scnds to unpack a 700mb file. On 64 it only took about 8scnds. Bummer!
I haven't because of this reinstallation, but I will soon Deadrum. Thanks. Sammorris- You know, i am one of those mans with a complicated mind. Even though I should be happy with what I have now, my mind is saying "It's easier to go for something else, rather than spend time trying to fix the problem at hand" Do you think i am totally loosing it? Another thing. This is what I had in mind: CPU- 6400+ (already got it) GPU-8600GT (took it from my older brother and can use it until I find a good bargain quality GPU) Mobo- MA790FX-DQ6 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=682167&source=froogle Memory- OCZ Platinums PC2-6400 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-072-OC HD- Samsung Spinpoint 320GB http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=HDS-321KJ&af=50 Case- Antec Nine Hundred http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?origin=gbase9.2&prodID=1276801 PSU- Something cheap for now 700W for £25 keyboard/mouse- Desktop 6000 OEM £30
Sorry Sam. I forgot the monitor 22" Gloss black Hannspree HDMI £142 http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?prodID=B97942
I dont think weve known one another long enough for you to call me Dear LOL... On topic, that Gig board does seem to have most everything, I'm not up on AMD technology and this Socket 939 Opteron 185 I'm currently using is the last I paid attention. Youd be better off listening to Sam on this because I could only point you towards USA web stores anyway.
