[ShadyAchmed]

I have gigabyte EX38-DS4, X9650 @3.5Ghz, Patriot (PC8500) 1066 DDR2 memory and am running Vista x64 premium.

I have had nothing but stability issues w/ fully populated memory banks @ 8Gb. I was about to go back to XP when I saw a thread discussing the fact that Vistax64 doesn't seem to like 8Gb installed w/ all memory banks populated. Some have re-installed Vista w/ 2Gb active and then populating the remainder. I didn't have any luck there.

I ended up ripping out one stick of DDR2 and living w/ 6Gb. My system is hauntingly stable. I have run the system through a torture test and it performed flawlessly... I have now OC'd and its all good - go figure!?!

If I install the last stick - BSoD and relentless program closures... %^#$!!

If U R having BSoD issues and are running 8Gb, or are fully populating your memory banks, try taking a stick out and seeing if your systems stops crashing.

I'm pissed! I went Vistax64 route to take advantage of the increased addressing capability.

Thank U Bill Gates! Senior Es-wipe!