Problem with new custom-built PC

[Cjlcooter]

Yeah, turns out it isn't compatible with the motherboard as I said before. I filed a RMA with NewEgg and am returning this memory, and will purchase new compatible ones.

The motherboard (hopefully) isn't fried, cause it still fires up and works for awhile before shutting down?

Guy built it for me, but I was there with him. I'm not the most computer savvy guy, I can do the basics like put it together but with all the specs and shit, I'm clueless.

I received the memory as a Christmas gift, which probably was a mistake should have just gotten it myself.

Anyways, taking the RAM out now and shipping it back tonight.

I don't think the motherboard is fried if it powers on I was just saying it could happen, that is great you got the RAM as a gift to bad it was not compatible Newegg is a great place to buy things from computer related keep us posted what happens when the new RAM arrives & is installed.

[damage jackal]

IIRC problem with RAM would cause beeps during POST. You might try uninstall the video drivers completely (roll back to the one that comes with the OS). Also, you said the computer freezes and then restarts. That will cause error logs in Event viewer. There's WhoCrashed program that will analyze the minidump files, if you have any. WhoCrashed however requires Windows Debugging Tools to be installed.
The situation is quite similar to driver issue - if driver file is bad you get BSOD (I'm not denying faulty GPU, just suggesting some easier things to check before trying new GPU).

[cotis]

Fixed it! Changed the memory, double checked all connections (a few were "loose") and everything appears to be working right now.

Fingers crossed!!

[Cjlcooter]

Fixed it! Changed the memory, double checked all connections (a few were "loose") and everything appears to be working right now.

Fingers crossed!!

Great Cody! I am glad it was nothing major : )

[cotis]

My "new issue" is now with the memory...

I bought a 6GB pack (3 sticks of 2GB) and want to add a fourth. It has to be that same kind correct?

[sjmike]

yes, not necessary the same brand but has to be obviously the same type (DDR2 or DDR3 for example) and the same speed (PC8500 for example).

Don't know what OS you're running, but all 32 bit versions of Windows can only use up to 4 GB of memory. Windows won't utilize or recognize anything larger unless you're running a 64bit OS.

[cotis]

I'm running Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit! So the more memory, the better.

But I'm only gonna add another if I run into an issue, I don't want to mess with success right now.

[damage jackal]

32bit Windows can see ~3.25 GB (technically it sees all the four, if you have four, but it uses them or are reserved and let you use ~3). Why do you need 8 GB anyway or 6? Win 7 is pretty low on resources...

[cotis]

I just figured the more the better in regards to video editing, transferring, capturing, etc.

[Cjlcooter]

Cody, I can say with 4-8 GIG of RAM With Windows 7 & a Core2 Duo or a Quad Core Processor your HD Video Editing/Capturing & other duties should run flawlessly but 6 GIG is more then enough RAM to get the job done. : )