ShadyAchmed wrote:
> 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!
>
>

Sounds more like a hardware problem to me. Have you checked out your
power supply to see if it will provide the required amperage to the
components? Look at the detailed specs for the various voltages, not
just the wattage rating.