ShadyAchmed wrote:
> I think I had all the power issues resolved awhile ago. My Patriot
> memory needs 2.3v, so I increased my DDR1.8v by 0.5v. My system BIOS
> and CPU-z report them at the correct voltages (2.3v).
>
> But when I fully populate my memory slots @ 8Gb I get the BSoD and
> serious instability.
>
> Its worth mentioning that a lot of the crashed and instability was
> coupled w/ graphics and Vista's DX10.0 driver notices. (But @ 6Gb, I'm
> good, no VGA changes)
>
> I thought I may have bad memory but systematically eliminated that as
> an issue - only to find relief w/ one slot free @ 6Gb.
>
> My BIOS is up to date, I have all the vista updates successfully
> installed, Current VGA drivers... All my hardware drivers are the most
> current and seem to function correctly.
>
> This behavior seems quirky, but I'm at a loss as to what else could
> cause such fickled behavior.
>
> Any other thoughts?
>
>

I was referring to 'amperage' not 'voltage'. If your power supply has
marginal capacity to meet the requirements of your components then
adding that fourth memory bank could cause the kind of instability you
are describing. Proper voltage is important, but if your system is not
getting enough amperage at the required voltages during momentary
periods of maximum demand then you can expect instability problems.